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A wooden gavel and block.
Gavel and block made by Charles R. Sanderson
A wooden gavel and block.

Gavel and block made by Charles R. Sanderson

Date1943
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"This block was made from the wood of a plum tree, cut down by Charles R. Sanderson, Chief Librarian from his garden, Oriole Road. November 1943. To be used with the gavel. Made from a historic pear tree fitted with a cherry wood handle."
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CollectionToronto Public Library Archives
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTPL-A-0423
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario