Item is a log segment in a triangular shape with some bark still left on the rounded outer side. Written in pencil on log: "Log from the Old Pinkham Notch AMC Trading Post. Built of logs in 1924 and replaced in 1969. A few souvenir logs were preserved by Bruce Sloat and given as memorabilia to select persons. -Jack Newton AMC Treasurer."
Also on log is a sticker placed by donor.
Collection
Permanent Collection
Acquisition
Accession
MWM2013.0002
Source or Donor
Newton, John W. (Jack) and Anne H.
Acquisition Method
Gift
Made/Created
Date made
1924
Place
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Location
On flat side of log
Transcription
"Log from the Old Pinkham Notch AMC Trading Post. Built of logs in 1924 and replaced in 1969. A few souvenir logs were preserved by Bruce Sloat and given as memorabilia to select persons. -Jack Newton AMC Treasurer."
Language
English
Material/Technique
Pencil
Notes
Maker's Mark: Written by donor
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Fragment
Nomenclature Category
Category 10: Unclassifiable Objects
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Logs, Log buildings, Souvenirs
Search Terms
Appalachian Mountain Club, Pinkham Notch (Coos county, New Hampshire : valley), Pinkham Notch Trading Post (Coos county, New Hampshire : inhabited place)
Dimensions
Height
5 in
Width
17-1/4 in
Depth
7 in
Material
Wood
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
MWM2013.0002.0001, MWM2013.0002.0002
General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: Bolduc, Lindsay
Status Date: 2013-05-22
Scan ID#: WM201300152; WM201300153
