Miniature trowel with Masonic Emblem, c. 1920s

Name/Title

Miniature trowel with Masonic Emblem, c. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

1993.2.7

Description

Acc. No. 93.2.7 Subject Category: Fraternal, Masons Date or Period: C. 1920’s Object: Trowel Description: Miniature bricklayers trowel, nickel plated, varnished natural wood handle, engraved blade with Masonic emblem (compass & rule with the initial "G"). Size: L-4 inches History of Object: Needs research. Possibly a souvenir from the opening of the Masonic building, 2324 Alameda Avenue, erected 1926. The donor's father, Frank Krueger, was a member of the Alameda lodge. Acquired from: Fred W. Krueger Date: 1-23-1993 Note: Frank Krueger came to Alameda 1921 moved to Liberty Ave - 1922