Senate's Past Liberty Tree Gavel Collection

MSA SC 5285

Dates

2000

Medium

Wood, fabric

Restrictions

RESTRICTED: Do not circulate without the permission of the Director of Special Collections

Storage

Contact the Department of Special Collections for location.

Description

Gavel, Senate's Past Liberty Tree Gavel. The Liberty Tree Gavel was crafted by John Cook, son of Senator Barbara Raley, from wood taken from the Liberty Tree at St. John's College at the time of the tree's removal. Mr. Cook was a student of Maryland artist Peter Egli and is well known as a craftsman of 18th century reproduction furniture. In addition to the gavel, the collection includes a green bag embroidered with the State Seal.

Collection Inventory

Series 1: Miscellaneous

Microfilm Inventory