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A smooth polished wooden gavel, reinforced by metal bands on the handle.
Gavel belonging to Thomas W. Banton, chairman, Toronto Public Library Board
A smooth polished wooden gavel, reinforced by metal bands on the handle.

Gavel belonging to Thomas W. Banton, chairman, Toronto Public Library Board

Date1937
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In 1937 gavels were created for each chairman of the Toronto Public Library Board. This gavel was made from timber taken from fittings of the Mechanics' Institute at Church and Adelaide Streets.
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Medium
Dimensions31.5 cm x 11 cm x 5 cm (12 3/8 in. x 4 5/16 in. x 1 15/16 in.)
Language
ProvenanceGift of Donald Banton, grandson of Thomas Banton
CollectionToronto Public Library Archives
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTPL-A-0422
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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