Trowel
1850-1900 / Commemorative / Metal / Metalwork / Methodism / Other
Metal, bone
1890s
Another example of a trowel commemorating the laying of a Methodist Chapel foundation stone from the museum's collections.
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 building and refurbishment of Methodist chapels in the Online Collection.
1890s
Another example of a trowel commemorating the laying of a Methodist Chapel foundation stone from the museum's collections.
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 building and refurbishment of Methodist chapels in the Online Collection.
