Museum object · Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Red felt bag for gavel used by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
1992
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A rectangular red felt bag used to house the Delta Sigma Theta gavel (2014.85.2.1). The bag is sewn closed on thre sides with a hemmed opening at one end. There is a length of gold colored cord threaded through the hemmed edge so the bag can be drawn closed.
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Catalog reference: 2014.85.2.2