Historical information

The trowel was used by Dr W A Sloss when he set the foundation stone for the new boarding school wing at Clarendon College, Webster Street site, on 22 September 1956. The builing of this wing enabled up to 100 boarders to be accommodated on the Webster Street property. Dr Sloss had been one of the school trustees; at the time of the building project he was Deputy Chairman of the school Council; he was also the school medical advisor for many years. His duagters and grand-daughters attended Clarendon College. Sloss House was named after him.

Physical description

Silver-plated trowel with wooden handle; plaque attached to trowel plate

Inscriptions & markings

Presented to/ Dr. W. A. Sloss (MBE)/ on laying the/ foundation stone/ Clarendon College/ - Boarders Wing - /Sept.22nd, 1956