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Gavel

Object number146

Date1864

MediumWood; Ivory; Silver

Credit LineGift of Colonel John Penny

DescriptionGavel with dark wood handle, ivory head with silver band around middle and attached to handle.Dimensions2.625 x 11.5 in. (6.7 x 29.2 cm)
InscriptionsAttached silver plate: Hon. John P. Penny/Speaker of the Senate 1864/Presented by/Geo. W. Hamersly/Chief Clerk of the Senate 1864
Historical NotesJohn P. Penney was born on December 15, 1817 and was the son of James and Jane Sill Penney of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Penney graduated from Jefferson College in 1843, later marrying Margaret Gilfillan. He served as a Pennsylvania State Senator from 1861-1865. In January 1863 he was nominated by the National Union Senators for speaker of the senate. The gavel was donated by his son Colonel John Penney.

Related person George W. Hamersley

Related person John P. Penney (1817 - 1873)

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