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Object ID |
075.165 |
Description |
Gavel made from first apple trees planted in the Valley by Jeremiah Borst in about 1859. Unpolished wood. Gavel was formerly owned by Miss Clara Vinup and is given in her memory. Miss Vinup was a teacher at Fall City. Gavel was given to the Fall City school at the time of ceremony dedicating the grave markers at the Fall City cemetery of Jeremiah Borst and Uncle Si Merritt. Mrs. Hill presented one to each school. Size, head 3.25" long x 2" wide diameter, handle 9.25" long. Both head and handle are turned wood design. Raised ring ridges around head. Small knob on end of handle. |
Object Name |
Gavel |
Collection |
Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum Permanent Collection |
Search Terms |
1850s Pioneers |
People |
Borst, Jeremiah |
