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Title |
Foster City Souvenir Ground-breaking Shovel and Envelopes, 1961 |
Object Name |
Souvenir |
Description |
Foster City Souvenir Ground-breaking Shovel and Envelopes, 1961. Small silver colored metal shovel (A) has a flat edge and tapered sides and a U-shaped handle with a closed top. Envelopes (B-C) are yellow in color and both read, "GROUND BREAKING / FOSTER CITY / 'A New Bayside Community on the San Francisco Peninsula' / August 25, 1961 / T. JACK FOSTER & SONS / NOTE: When official ground breaking takes place during ceremony use shovel to place a small amount of earth in envelope. Seal and retain as historical souvenir." Both envelopes are sealed and have dirt inside. All three items are connected by cotton twine. These shovels and envelopes were given to all attendees of the Foster City ground-breaking. |
Date |
August 25, 1961 |
Creator |
Foster Enterprises |
Role |
Producer |
Catalog Number |
2014.014.003A-C |
Dimensions |
H-1.125 W-13.5 D-8 inches |
Dimension Details |
1.125 x 13.5 x 8 (as photographed together) |
Collection |
3D - Documentary Objects |
Inscription Text |
(see description) |
Provenance |
Part of the Foster City Collection. |
Search Terms |
Foster City Foster Enterprises (T. Jack Foster & Sons) Memorabilia San Francisco Peninsula San Mateo County |
Subjects |
Envelopes Memorabilia Shovels Souvenirs |
People |
Foster Enterprises (T. Jack Foster & Sons) |
Credit line |
Courtesy of T. Jack Foster Jr. |