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A- Japanese Satsuma vase, ceramic, with paintings and gold stuccowork, depicting human figures and flowers. Dragon shaped handles, one of which is broken. 51" high, 20" diameter.

B-...

A- Japanese Satsuma vase, ceramic, with paintings and gold stuccowork, depicting human figures and flowers. Dragon shaped handles. 51" high, 20" diameter.

B- Matching podium for vase, with...

purse. Description: coral-colored silk and cotton brocade; with athletic tumblers and horse in red, olive-green and straw-colored thread; at bottom of bag are two blue and straw-colored angels;...

This crazy quilt has history connecting it directly to Oakland. According to family history it was made in Iowa c.1875-1880 before the family moved to Oakland, probably in the 1880s. Rose Salzer...

White floral band, made on an arc of white net, fitted to the head with three small, clear plastic combs. The flowers and leaves stand away from the band at least and inch and a half, cascading...

This formal length, white wedding gown of white silk chiffon has long sleeves and an Empire waistline. The bodice and three matching rows on either sleeve are trimmed with white machine made...

Hat. Description: peach colored panne, side of brim lifted up with cascade of peach colored flowers and green leaves, made by "Hyman's Oakland Berkeley" peach crepe and white silk...

Bright, rayon "Hawaiian print" evening dress with train. Cape sleeves and scooped neckline are trimmed with a shirred ruffle of self-smae material. Fastens under the left arm with a...

Cheong sam or qipao is made from copper color silk fancy weave with a design of flowers and abstract lines, with a distinct Asian style. The dress has a silver color metal zipper in the proper...

Cheong sam or qipao is gray wool, with a design of pink and rose color flowers with green leaves embroidered on the mandarin-style, stiffened collar, around the neckline and asymmetrical proper...

Cheong sam or qipao is peach color nylon plain weave, with a printed design of blue and yellow flowers with green leaves outlined in black, over a ground of outlined peach color flowers and...

Cheong sam or qipao is blue voided velvet, with a design of flowers and leaves. Dress has a metal zipper, painted blue, in the proper right side seam, opening into an asymmetrical flap extending...

Typical and early Holly Harp dress. Skirt is made of embroidered net (black, red, gold color, light olive green) with slight panniers at either side; the hemline is scalloped. Bodice is of...

Booklet, glossy white paper, printed in full color "1968 Holiday Decorations." The illustrated booklet contains suggestions for holiday decorations.

Paper dress still inside the manufacturer's shocking pink packaging. "Hallmark Flower Fantasy, The revolutionary paper fashion. Paper Party Dress. Sleeveless, A-line shift. Shorten with...

Faded blue denim jacket, embroidered, decorated with sequins and beads and appliques. The jacket was embroidered and decorated by Gayle Bigler, who was 18 years old at the time. One the front...

Postcard of a fountain in Montecito. The fountain is flanked by statues and surrounded by flower gardens. Rolling green hills dominate the background. Around the edges of the postcard is a blue...

This red and yellow seersucker is made in a "granny style," (floor length). The long and narrow yoke, the cuffs and the hem are all in the red floral print. The dress is in the yellow...

Saddle used by A. A. Moore from Mission Peak Ranch; manufactured by F. Platt in Salt Lake City; used on a horse named Buster. Original owner was the donor's great gandfather.

This crazy quilt top is unusual in that the individual blocks are set apart with sashing. In many instances the sashing has been embroidered in a way that almost disguises it. There are pieced...