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Ebony mallet, carved handle, used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow, 17th September, 1907
Ebony mallet, carved handle, used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow, 17th September, 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mitchell Library (Glasgow, Scotland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Glasgow--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glasgow (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glasgow (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A carved ebony mallet used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of the Mitchell Library in Glasgow, Scotland. Andrew Carnegie donated money towards the building of this library. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Ivory mallet used by Mrs. (i.e. Mr.) Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of the Kings Theatre, Edinburgh, 18th, August 1906
Ivory mallet used by Mrs. (i.e. Mr.) Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of the Kings Theatre, Edinburgh, 18th, August 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., King's Theatre (Edinburgh, Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Theaters--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mallets--Scotland--Edinburgh--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs of a side and top view of an ivory mallet used by Andrew Carnegie in laying the corner stone of the King's Theatre, Edinburgh, Scotland on August 18, 1906. The top of the mallet is engraved with the words: "Presented to Andrew Carnegie Esq. LLD by W.S. Cruikshank and Son, the contractors for the King's Theatre, on his laying the memorial stone, 18th August 1906." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Mallet used in laying the corner stone of the Edinburgh Public Library
Mallet used in laying the corner stone of the Edinburgh Public Library
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mary, Queen, consort of James V, King of Scotland, 1515-1560--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mallets--Scotland--Edinburgh--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden mallet used in laying the corner stone of the Edinburgh Public Library, Edinburgh, Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Plain wooden mallet, used by the late Mrs. Margaret Morrison Carnegie, in laying the memorial stone of the Carnegie Free Library, Dunfermline, 27th July, 1881
Plain wooden mallet, used by the late Mrs. Margaret Morrison Carnegie, in laying the memorial stone of the Carnegie Free Library, Dunfermline, 27th July, 1881
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Margaret Morrison--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library (Dunfermline, Scotland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dunfermline--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mallets--Scotland--Dunfermline--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden mallet used by Mrs. Margaret Morrison Carnegie, in laying the memorial stone of the Carnegie Free Library, Dunfermline, Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Silver trowel-- carved ivory handle, used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of new School of Medicine, University College, Dundee, Scotland, 24th October, 1902
Silver trowel-- carved ivory handle, used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of new School of Medicine, University College, Dundee, Scotland, 24th October, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., University College, Dundee. School of Medicine--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., University of St. Andrews--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medical colleges--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an engraved silver trowel used by Andrew Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of the new School of Medicine, University College Dundee, Scotland. Engraved at the beginning of the text on the silver trowel: University of St. Andrews. University College Dundee was a college of St. Andrews University. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Silver trowel-- ivory handle, presented to Mr. Carnegie on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the free library, Waterford, Ireland, 19th October, 1903
Silver trowel-- ivory handle, presented to Mr. Carnegie on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the free library, Waterford, Ireland, 19th October, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford Public Free Library (Ireland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Ireland--Waterford--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Ireland--Waterford--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver trowel used by Andre Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of the Waterford Public Free Library, Waterford, Ireland. Andrew Carnegie provided the funds to build the library. Included in the document are decorative lettering and signatures. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Silver trowel-- ivory handle, presented to Mr. Carnegie on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the new Carnegie free library at People's Park, Limerick, Ireland-- 20th October, 1903
Silver trowel-- ivory handle, presented to Mr. Carnegie on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the new Carnegie free library at People's Park, Limerick, Ireland-- 20th October, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Limerick (Limerick)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Limerick (Limerick)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Ireland--Limerick (Limerick)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Ireland--Limerick (Limerick)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver trowel presented to Andrew Carnegie "upon the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the new Carnegie free library at People's Park, Limerick". Andrew Carnegie donated money towards the construction of the library building. Engraved on the trowel are the names: M. Donnelly, mayor; W.M. Nolan, town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Silver trowel-- ivory handle, used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of the branch free Library, Authurstone Terrace, Dundee, Scotland, 24th October, 1902
Silver trowel-- ivory handle, used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of the branch free Library, Authurstone Terrace, Dundee, Scotland, 24th October, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Arthurstone Library--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Arthurstone Community Library--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Dundee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dundee--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Branch libraries--Scotland--Dundee--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Dundee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Dundee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an engraved silver trowel that was presented to Mrs. Carnegie on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the Arthurstone Library, Dundee, Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Silver trowel-- ivory handle, used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of the Carnegie Library, Dingwall, Scotland, 14th July, 1903
Silver trowel-- ivory handle, used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of the Carnegie Library, Dingwall, Scotland, 14th July, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Library (Dingwall, Scotland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dingwall Library--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Dingwall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dingwall--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Dingwall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Dingwall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Dingwall (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dingwall (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an engraved silver trowel that was presented to Mrs. Carnegie on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the Carnegie Library, Dingwall, Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Silver trowel-- ivory handle, used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of the public library, Stirling, Scotland, 11th October, 1902
Silver trowel-- ivory handle, used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of the public library, Stirling, Scotland, 11th October, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Stirling (Stirling)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Stirling (Stirling)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Stirling (Stirling)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Stirling (Stirling)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of silver trowel used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of the public library in Stirling, Scotland. The library was a gift from Andrew Carnegie. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Silver trowel used in laying the foundation stone of the Peterhead free public library, 8th August, 1891
Silver trowel used in laying the foundation stone of the Peterhead free public library, 8th August, 1891
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peterhead Free Library--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Arbuthnot Museum--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Peterhead--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Peterhead--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Museums--Scotland--Peterhead--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Peterhead--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Museum buildings--Scotland--Peterhead--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Peterhead--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peterhead (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peterhead (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an engraved silver trowel with granite handle that was presented to Mrs. Carnegie on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the Peterhead Free Library and museum, Peterhead, Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Silver trowel used in laying the memorial stone of the Carnegie Free Library, Ayr, Scotland, 5th October, 1892
Silver trowel used in laying the memorial stone of the Carnegie Free Library, Ayr, Scotland, 5th October, 1892
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Library (Ayr, Scotland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Ayr--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Ayr--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Ayr--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Ayr--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ayr (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ayr (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an engraved silver trowel that was presented to Mrs. Carnegie on the occasion of her laying the memorial stone of the Carnegie Public Library, Ayr, Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm.; "P-2491"--Cardboard mount.; "See also negative P-2491"--Cardboard mount.
Silver trowel with ivory handle, used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of Loanhead public school, Kilmarnock, 29th August, 1903
Silver trowel with ivory handle, used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of Loanhead public school, Kilmarnock, 29th August, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Loanhead Primary School--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Primary school facilities--Scotland--Kilmarnock--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Kilmarnock--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kilmarnock (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kilmarnock (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver trowel used by Andrew Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of Loanhead Primary School, Kilmarnock, Scotland. Presented to him by the "architect contractors and clerk of works." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Silver trowel with oak handle, used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of the College of Hygiene and School Clinics, Dunfermline, 24th September, 1912
Silver trowel with oak handle, used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of the College of Hygiene and School Clinics, Dunfermline, 24th September, 1912
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Dunfermline Trust. College of Hygiene and Physical Training--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline College of Hygiene and Physical Education--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., College buildings--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Physical education teachers--Training of--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an engraved silver trowel with oak handle that was presented to Andrew Carnegie on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust College of Hygiene and School Clinics, Dunfermline, Scotland. The College changed it's name to the Dunfermline College of Hygiene and Physical Education when the new buildings were built. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Silver trowel with which Mrs. Margaret Morrison Carnegie laid the memorial stone to the Carnegie Dunfermline Library, 27th July, 1881
Silver trowel with which Mrs. Margaret Morrison Carnegie laid the memorial stone to the Carnegie Dunfermline Library, 27th July, 1881
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Margaret Morrison--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library (Dunfermline, Scotland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library (Dunfermline, Scotland). Library Committee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dunfermline--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver trowel used by Mrs. Margaret Morrison Carnegie, in laying the memorial stone of the Carnegie Library, Dunfermline, Scotland. Presented by the Library Committee. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Top of mallet used in laying the corner stone of the Edinburgh Public Library
Top of mallet used in laying the corner stone of the Edinburgh Public Library
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mary, Queen, consort of James V, King of Scotland, 1515-1560--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mallets--Scotland--Edinburgh--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the top of a wooden mallet used in laying the corner stone of the Edinburgh Public Library, Edinburgh, Scotland. The mallet is engraved with the words: "This mallet is made of oak from Mary of Guise's Palace, Castle Hill Edinburgh." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Trowel used by Mr. Carnegie in laying memorial stone of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Scotland, 17th September, 1907
Trowel used by Mr. Carnegie in laying memorial stone of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Scotland, 17th September, 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mitchell Library (Glasgow, Scotland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glasgow (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Glasgow--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glasgow (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glasgow (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A trowel used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of the Mitchell Library in Glasgow, Scotland. Engraving on trowel includes the name of the lord provost. Andrew Carnegie donated money towards the building of this library. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Trowel used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the corner stone of the Engineering Societies Building, New York 8th May, 1906
Trowel used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the corner stone of the Engineering Societies Building, New York 8th May, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., United Engineering Society--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Professional associations--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Engineers--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a trowel used by Mrs. Carnegie to lay the corner stone of the Engineering Societies building in New York City on May 8th, 1906. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 cm. x 26 cm
Trowel used in laying corner stone of fraternal building, Scottish societies of San Francisco, 12th March, 1910
Trowel used in laying corner stone of fraternal building, Scottish societies of San Francisco, 12th March, 1910
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fraternal organizations--California--San Francisco--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scottish Americans--California--San Francisco--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--California--San Francisco--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., San Francisco (Calif.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., San Francisco (Calif.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a trowel presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Scottish societies of San Francisco. The trowel was used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the cornerstone of the societies fraternal building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Trowel used in laying the foundation stone of the public library, Edinburgh, 9th July, 1887
Trowel used in laying the foundation stone of the public library, Edinburgh, 9th July, 1887
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a trowel used by Andrew Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of the Edinburgh Public Library, Edinburgh, Scotland. Presented to him by the City of Edinburgh. Andrew Carnegie donated money to build the Central Library in Edinburgh. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm