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Note: The collections that are currently on view in the Oakland Museum of California’s galleries are subject to change. At this time, the Natural Sciences Galleries are under renovation, limiting the representation of science artifacts to those on view in the Art and History Galleries. The list was last updated on May, 25th 2011.

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1965|1996

This is a black and white photograph of Bruce Conner standing with his arms outstretched while standing on the front bumper of a Rolls Royce. Conner is wearing a suit, tie, and glasses. The car...

1965|1967

This is a black and white photograph of Neal Cassady standing in front of a mirror while shaving. Cassady's back faces the camera at right and his reflection appears at center. A poster for...

1983

ARTIST BIRTH: 1949

Cable Saddle
1935
Untitled (Young Woman in Winter Dress)
c.1885

Associated album belonged to donor's aunt, Mrrs. H. W. Jackson (nee Alicia Betancue). Uncle Joseph Bentacue was a photographer who owned a firm called Bentacue & Ditmas. Grandfather...

circa 1906-1915

This is a mahogany writing table that is incised with figures and floral motifs.  Decoration appears on the table top in a border near edge and on the drawer fronts.  Brass hardware...

Standing Man Blue
1975

Male figure in seven pieces with blue mottled surface. Figural portions are nestled in slabs that stack vertically.

Larceny [Redcat Edition]
2007

This is a staple-bound artist zine titled "Larceny" from Barry McGee's studio. The white paper cover shows a blue and red graphic of a Native American with his arms outstretched...

Standing Woman Pale Blue
1975

Female figure in seven pieces with blue mottled surface. Figural portions are nestled in slabs that stack vertically.

Larceny
2005

This is a soft cover artist zine titled "Larceny" from Barry McGee's studio. The cover shows a graphic of a construction worker holding three large boards that carry the title. The...

Larceny [with Josh Lazcano]
2004

This is a soft cover artist zine titled "Larceny" from Barry McGee's studio. The cover shows a black and white photograph of a boy standing on a city street wearing a backpack and...

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late 20th century to early 21st century

This is a rectangular piece of plywood from Barry McGee's studio that has a red, pink, and white geometric pattern painted on one side.

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late 20th century to early 21st century

This is a rectangular piece of plywood from Barry McGee's studio that has a blue, orange, and cream geometric pattern painted on one side.

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late 20th century to early 21st century

This is a rectangular piece of plywood from Barry McGee's studio that has a brown, orange, and cream geometric pattern painted on one side.

1966

Crab appears to have clear finish painted on. Found in a box with other crabs - labelled as being collected by Ray Serrao in Hawaii in 1966.

05/24/92

Railroad material. Description: switch lantern, SP Co., May 24, 1892, inscribed Mills.

From the History Information Station:

Object: Caboose lantern, marked "Wells Patent, May 24,...

ca. 1885

Trade Card. Description: Chromolithographed design on card stock: Border of morning glories and leaves, two blond cherubs. Black printed message in center: Bennison, Liebmann & Co. Importers...

ca. 1906

Patent Medicine. Description: Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry for Diseases of the lung. a: Bottle of double glass, brown on inside, green on outside, hexagonal shaped, fitted with cork...

a,b metal surveying pins

1948

bicycle. Description: Girls 26" bicycle. Spoked wheels, body of green painted steel with cream colored tank and chain guard, wide tires, chrome handle bars, reflector plaque, black rubber pedals...

1957

TV Guide from June 22-28, 1957. Cover depicts Jack Bailey of "Queen for a Day" quiz show being crowned with a tiara. Local listings from the Bay Area and Central Valley, California.

ca. 1940

Plate. Description: Plate, luncheon, Bauer Ware, low fire ceramic, turquoise glaze; probably earthenware. Condition very good-some slight crazing in center. Dimensions: 9 3/8" diam x 1"....

Toy rolling pin. Description: Doll's rolling pin, wooden.

From the History Information Station:

This rolling pin is just like the real ones used by pioneer women in making pie crusts...

1853-1862

John Bigler became governor of California January 1852. Among his first actions was to urge rejection of treaties with California Indian tribes and proposed reservations. Instead of ratifying...

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