Carnegie Library miniature tray

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Title

Carnegie Library miniature tray

Subject

miniature tray

Description

Light-weight metal miniature tray with embossed decorative edging surrounding an image of the Portsmouth Public Carnegie Library. Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $50,000.00 to Portsmouth to build a free public library. The library opened in 1906 at 1220 Gallia Street, where it is still serving Scioto County.

Creator

New Method Co., Chicago, U.S.A.

Date

1906 - present

Format

16.5 cm long, 10.5 cm wide, 1 cm deep

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scioto County Public Library

Citation

New Method Co., Chicago, U.S.A., “Carnegie Library miniature tray,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed November 22, 2024, https://yourppl.org/history/items/show/15779.

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