trowel
N° d'objetM2010/040
Titretrowel
DescriptionSilver ceremonial trowel with a wooden handle Presented to Max Platus to lay down the foundation stone of Bankstown Synagogue. The trowel is inscribed: “Presented to Max Platus Esq. President Bankstown & Dist. War Memorial Synagogue to commemorate laying of the foundation stone 21.6.59.” Max Platus (1919-2004) was born in Berlin, the family migrated from Germany about 1929, after a brief stay in Israel, arriving in Australia in 1929. Max became a much respected community member.
Lieu de créationBankstown, New South Wales, Australia
Date 1959-06-21
Nom d'objetpresentation pieces
Matérielsilver
Dimensions
- length: 275.00 mm
width: 85.00 mm
depth: 20.00 mm
Ligne de créditSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by the Australian Jewish Historical Society