Gavel used by Judge Robert Terrell
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Gavel used by Judge Robert Terrell

Armstrong Manual Training School, American, founded 1902 · 1914

cedar, silver
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Gavel head owned by Judge Robert Terrell. The gavel handle is missing. There is a metal plaque nailed around the center of the gavel head. The metal has engraved text on scroll motifs which reads [JUDGE ROBERT H. TERRELL / MAY 29, 1914. / MADE BY BOYS, A·M·T·S· / CEDAR FROM / CEDAR HILL]. There is wear on the sides on the gavel.

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