PSSR Accession Number: PSSR.62 (a-b)
Object Name
1. Hierarchical: Communication Artifact
2. Classification: Ceremonial Artifact
3. Object Term: Gavel and striker
Description: a) Turned cylinder head with central and wide inset band of silver, fastened with a small silver cylinder to long tapered, turned handle with four incised lines marking the center of its length; disc tip. The silver on the head engraved "The Color Guard, Penna. S. R. / by the Mayor of Philadelphia / April 10th, 1931 / Made from the floor of Independence Hall / Removed during the Remodeling of the Hall" b) the striker may or may not have been made at the same time, a slightly domed, large disc with molded edge, the bottom covered in green felt.
Marked (yes or no): yes
If yes, transcribe directly: "M sterling"
Date of Manufacture: 1931
Company or Place of Manufacture: probably Philadelphia, PA
Materials: pine, silver
Overall dimensions in inches:
The assemblage:
1. height: 5"
2. width: 12"
3. depth: 4 1/2"
