yellow

circa 1736-1795
ca. 1969

WHAT DO YOU CALL THE OBJECT? Blue Chip Savings Book

BECAUSE: You collect Blue Chip Stamps in it

THE OBJECT REPRESENTS: family

EXPLAIN WHY (BELIEF OR FEELING): You save...

Fishhook, pearl shell. Old style, used by "Cannabals", very rare now. Storage; Unknown, Melanesia

"Possibly Polynesian. Decorative, not functional, used for personal adornment." (John...

1942

The ship model breaks down into many sections which are fitted into five packing crates. Henry Kaiser's construction company had built three enormous dams and the Bay Bridge in the 1930's, but...

ca. 1935-45

Earthenware. Description: partial set of earthenware, probably made in California, but no marks. a): yellow cup, 3.5" diam at rim x 2.75" tall. b): maroon cup, 3.5" diam at rim x 2.75" tall...

ca. 1935-45

Earthenware. Description: partial set of earthenware, probably made in California, but no marks. a): yellow cup, 3.5" diam at rim x 2.75" tall. b): maroon cup, 3.5" diam at rim x 2.75" tall...

1964

miniature shovel, "NEW OAKLAND MUSEUM 1964" stamped on blade front,blade back is orange. Probably given to attendees of The Oakland Museum ground-breaking ceremonies in 1964.

c.1920-1935

comb. Description: medium-sized hair comb; of colored plastic with a pierced-design as the border; comb is yellow, and border is a design of red and yellow roses with green stems and leaves....

1981

Hospital gown. Description: Small child's hospital gown. Lightweight polyester of tiny white and yellow check with pictures in blues, white, gold and red of athletic equipment and children...

ca. 1914

Purse. Material: silk velvet. Color: Purple with yellow and black design. Period or Date: ca. 1914. Country: U.S. Description: Purse to match 4133.1. Worn by Mrs. Geo. Knox of SF & Oak.

ca. 1914

Evening wrap. Material: Silk velvet. Color: Purple with yellow and black design. Period or Date: ca. 1914. Country: United States. Description: design is termed Chrysantemem design....

Nixon for Governor

This large political poster was used in the unsuccessful campaign of Richard Nixon when he ran for Governor of the state of California. The paper poster has a yellow background. Nixon appears in...

2001

Black Kente scarf with green, yellow, red and white stripes. Repeating design of stripes alternating with yellow abstract motif on black background. On both ends is a red and yellow supplementary...

c.1980's

Man's necktie (probably silk) in navy blue with dusty rose and yellow-green dots in a diaper pattern. The lining is yellow. Label reads: "Vance Edwards, Ltd., Oakland". The tie was purchased at...

c. 1968

Small, round lapel pin, yellow with "Horseshit" printed in black letters.

c. 1985

Canvas patch with "Vietnam Veterans Against the War" with the symbol of the VVAW in the middle.

c. 1964

One of many signs posted around Building 590 at the Oakland Army Base during the Vietnam War. Building 590 was used as a place were troops would spend the

night before being shipped to...

c. 1982

Large plastic foam hand of yellow, printed in green: "We're # 1, Oakland A's Athletics." The "hand is larger than the normal adult human hand, and is made so a human hand can be inserted at the...

c. 1927

The map of the downtown Oakland area was produced by Sanborn Map Co. The area shown is the 1900 block of Telegraph and the lots bordered by 19th, 20th, and Broadway Streets. An ajacent lot...

c.1947

These three awards were received by the donor when she was a 7th grade student at Crocker Highlands School. The awards were probably for sports such as volleyball or baseball. A: Circular...

c.1947

These three awards were received by the donor when she was a 7th grade student at Crocker Highlands School. The awards were probably for sports such as volleyball or baseball. A: Circular...

c.1947

These three awards were received by the donor when she was a 7th grade student at Crocker Highlands School. The awards were probably for sports such as volleyball or baseball. A: Circular...

1947

This is a metal sign from the "Oakland Stadium" also known as the Oakland Speedway. There is a graphic drawing of a speeding midget race car at the top of the sign. On the back, the donor...

1998

This quilt Block was the second prize winner in the P & B Textiles/Oakland Museum of California Quilt Block Competition for students (K-12) in Alameda County, 1998, for Grades K-5. The block...

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