Gold Rush to Settlement : 1858-1950
Object ID:
1996.001.1
Object Name:
Keystone
Description:
Rhyolite keystone cut from the stone wall surrounding it. Carved and chiseled with a large 4-point star in the center, narrow vertical and horizontal grooves cut into the star and around it. Carved into stone cavity then the cavity chiseled out around are the year 1899 at the top and 'F K' at the bottom.
In thin plaster on the back is a stylized signature, difficult to see.
At the sides, wide vertical and horizontal grooves are cut into the stone. Narrow vertical and horizontal groove are cut into the center with a star.
FURTHER RESEARCH PENDING.
Dimensions:
H-11.1 W-9 D-4 inches
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Frank Kline KeystoneFrank Kline Keystone
Kline Keystone SignatureKline Keystone Signature