Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Decorative and Applied Art Collection |
Catalogue Number |
1991.49 |
Date |
6 Aug 1881 |
Object Name |
Souvenir |
Description |
Ceremonial level and plummet in purple satin and velvet lined box used in the laying of the foundation stone of the Municipal Buildings, Greenock. Inscribed on side 'Level and Plummet used in the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone of Greenock Municipal Buildings 6 August 1881' and on the reverse 'Presented to Provost Campbell by John Maxwell Contractor for Mason work of no.2 Section of Greenock Municipal Buildings'. |
Event |
Laying foundation stone of the Municipal Buildings, Greenock 6 Aug 1881 |
Place of Origin |
Greenock/Inverclyde/Scotland/United Kingdom |
Material |
Metal/Wood/Textile |
Acquisition |
Purchase 1990 |
People |
Campbell, Dugald, 1832-1899, Provost of Greenock 1879-1882 |
Search Terms |
Greenock Burgh (1635-1975) Municipal Buildings, Greenock John Maxwell, building contractor |