invent4hir
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All, from late September to mid-October I detected at a former 1 room school house built in 1854. Among the artifacts found were 3 pieces of a school desk shown in the first photo after being cleaned up and painted. Normally I put artifacts in educational display cases and donate them to a local historical society. This time however I decided to shorten the 2 feet and mount them to a solid cherry wooden block as a gift to the historical society Director who retires on December 18th. The brass plaque honors her contributions. The wood block with the attached feet is heavy enough that it could be used either as a door stop or paperweight. If your home/garage is becoming cluttered with finds, re-purposing them like this is a way to give them a second life.
Research shows that the larger 3-toe foot on the right was manufactured by the Sidney School Furniture Company sometime between 1881 and 1901 most likely for “The Fashion” school desk. I believe the other foot was manufactured by the Champion School Desk Company. But when and for what style desk remains a mystery. When I present the wooden block to the Director, I’ll give her the option of researching those questions.
Research shows that the larger 3-toe foot on the right was manufactured by the Sidney School Furniture Company sometime between 1881 and 1901 most likely for “The Fashion” school desk. I believe the other foot was manufactured by the Champion School Desk Company. But when and for what style desk remains a mystery. When I present the wooden block to the Director, I’ll give her the option of researching those questions.
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I heard she'll cry at the ceremony so just in case I came up with a Mission (Im)possible skit - that might lighten the mood. Attached is what I plan to put in the envelope.
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