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c.1939
This wool twill hat has a white plastic bill. The crown of the hat is blue, the edge piped in red. The sides of the hat are red wool twill. There's a white felt patch on the front with... |
c.1939
Cap of red wool twill (matches jacket 2005.31.1A) with a chin strap of white braid. The cap is decorated with horizontal and vertical bands of wide white, and narrower blue grossgrain ribbon, to... |
c. 1930
sign. Description: sign, Wunder Beer full Alcoholic Strength, Wunder Brewing Co. Oakland, Cal. Full color litho on cardboard 9 x 6. Litho'd by Roesch Co., S.F. ca. 1930. Top is punched and strung... |
20th century
This srcapbook contains a lot of clippings about Dorothy Wright Liebes and her weaving career, from the Golden Gate International Exposition to her work in San Francisco to her move to New York.... |
April, 1998
This quilt Block was the Grand Prize winner in the P & B Textiles/Oakland Museum of California Quilt Block Competition for students (K-12) in Alameda County, 1998. The block is titled: "A... |
1987
Jacket is cotton plain weave, handpainted to resemble a Chinese or Japanese kite, in blue, green, navy blue, pink, burgundy color, cream color, teal blue, mauve, and ecru. Coat is edged with... |
c. 1980-1985
Natural colored cloth bag with small shoulder strap made of red cotton cord, knotted at the shoulder; the bag is fastened across the front with three, small metallic silver colored bells. The... |
c. 1903
A silk plaid dress (pink, white, yellow aqua and black) with a cream colored silk yoke and inner sleeves; sleeves and yoke are trimmed with cream colored fancy color. The yoke is also trimmed... |
c.1970
Mel Ramos wore this "Captain Marvel" costume (designed for him by Lora Livesly) to a Beaux Arts Ball, held as a fund raiser for the Oakland Museum in the late 1960s or early 1970s. His wife, Leta... |
c.1970
Leta Ramos wore this "Wonder Woman" costume (designed for her by Lora Livesly) to a Beaux Arts Ball, held as a fund raiser for the Oakland Museum in the late 1960s or early 1970s. Her... |
c.1950s
Large pale color straw sombrero worn by Trinidad Jose Sanchez when he performed with his Charro friends. The sombrero has a high crown, and the brim is timmed up at the sides and the back; there... |
c.1895-1900
Child's coat. Description: corded white cotton pique; very full long slvs.; large pointed collar w/insets of eyelet embroidery, collar & cuffs edged w/ruffle of eyelet embroidery; 3... |
2003
Press kit sent to candidates in the 2003 California Gubernatorial Recall Election from Mentos, which declared itself the Official Chewy Mint of the California Recall Election. Made by Perfetti... |
1930's
Hat. Description: Hat, brown velvet with gold cord tassel in the form of wheat, black elastic cord, tag form "Hats by Alma, Oakland, California" stamped "Made in Italy" on... |
1875-1880
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... |
1998
Cape is black polyester twill. When laid flat, cape is a half-circle. Appliqued in the shoulder area is a piece of black polyester knitted jersey which has an all-over applique of black suede in... |
C.19TH CENTURY
This small Chinese bag is closed tightly at the top with a drawstring, becoming firmly pleated. The body of the bag is embroidered, front and back, with different symbols done in metallic (... |
1891
Large dance bid for the February 14, 1891 Oakland Bricklayers' Association dance and reception, held at Germania Hall. "Sixth Anniversary of the Oakland Bricklayers' Association, at Germania... |
2007
This object is a soft sculpture resembling a battered cardboard box. Dyed muslin and cotton batting are assembled over a wood support to form a rectangular box with several flaps that are bound... |