Trowel
1850-1900 / Commemorative / Metal / Metalwork / Methodism / Other
Metal, bone
1898
This trowel commemorates the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Southend Primitive Methodist Chapel on January 10th, 1898.
In the 1800s and early 1900s, the start or finish of a building project, whether a church, chapel or secular public building, was often commemorated with laying a foundation or memorial stone. A trowel, key or other commemorative item was usually presented to the person(s) performing the honours.
See also the other trowels commemorating the foundation stone laying or refurbishment of Methodist chapels in the Online Collection.
1898
This trowel commemorates the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Southend Primitive Methodist Chapel on January 10th, 1898.
In the 1800s and early 1900s, the start or finish of a building project, whether a church, chapel or secular public building, was often commemorated with laying a foundation or memorial stone. A trowel, key or other commemorative item was usually presented to the person(s) performing the honours.
See also the other trowels commemorating the foundation stone laying or refurbishment of Methodist chapels in the Online Collection.
