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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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c.1900?
Seal sits on top of twisted handle; back of seal is plain. |
ca 1914
Postcard,"Greetings from California, the land of Sunshine, Fruit and Flowers" |
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20th century
Used by Mr. Uchida. |
c. 1870's
chatelaine w/tools. Description: metal chatelaine w/needlework tools suspended from chains; a: head is stamped in 3 separate sections; (set of 5 tools suspended from head) b: scrollwork... |
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c.1910
This spoon is mentioned in Rainwater book on pg. 322, #312. Collector felt this was a "beautiful spoon". The top of the handle features an orange in bas relief. |
case: c. 1900 tools: c. 1840
fitted needlecase w/tools. Description: a: wooden case, front panel has stippled design and copper plate w/ initials "EC"; b: scissors, gilt, handles have floral spray in basket design; c: gilt... |
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1900-1930
Thimble. Description: German thimble 800 silver blue enamel guilliocked background with red & yellow design, amethyst type top. Gold wash on inside. Dimensions: 5/8" x 7/8" History:... |
c. 1840's
Scissors. Description: Steel scissors with blunt blades. Body is figure of Spanish Cavalier with his sword as the blades. Makers mark MG on back of one blade. Dimensions: 4 1/8" x 1 3/8"... |
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c. 1880
Wax. Description: Natural colored wax in the shape of a strawberry with "silver" colored metal leaf cap at the top with a ring through which is threaded a five red cord with a fuzzy red tassel... |
c. 1895
tape measure. Description: brass bicycle (with one bone tip and handle bar), pull from side of roadway-base; light green tape is printed in inches on one side and the metric system on the other... |
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c. 1875
pin cushion. Description: pin cushion, 2 pieces, a metal shoe and a metal skate, with a green cushion. Dimensions: 2 5/8" x 7/8" x 1 3/4" conditon: good; metal polish is adhering in cracks... |
case: c. 1900 tools: c. 1840
fitted needlecase w/tools. Description: a: wooden case, front panel has stippled design and copper plate w/ initials "EC"; b: scissors, gilt, handles have floral spray in basket design; c: gilt... |
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case: c. 1900 tools: c. 1840
fitted needlecase w/tools. Description: a: wooden case, front panel has stippled design and copper plate w/ initials "EC"; b: scissors, gilt, handles have floral spray in basket design; c: gilt... |
c. 1890-1910
tape measure. Description: tape measure in the shape of a fruit basekt; probably celluloid; tinted at the top; tape no longer comes out. Dimensions: 1 5/8" x 1 5/8" x 1 1/8" condition: fair;... |
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c. 1900
tape measure. Description: brass tape measure in the shape of a man's straw boater hat; "Most Hats Cover The Head This Covers The Feet" lettered on the crown; pale green tape is printed in... |
c. 1870-1900
tape measure. Description: man's head (i.e. Afghan man), head is brown with black beard, turban in yellow, pull cigarette i mouth for white tape, printed only in inches. Probably made of... |
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c. 1880-1900
tape measure. Description: book-shaped tape measure, purple with "gold" trim on the covers and spine, brass section represents the pages; pull at top, white tape printed in inches only, lif... |
c. 1870-1900
tape measure. Description: book-shaped tape measure of leather, blue with "gold", tan, rose, and light blue floral motif on front cover; white tape printed in inches on one side and the metric... |
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c. 1900
tape measure. Description: nickel tape measure in the shape of a pig; "Pat. Ap. For" on stomach, white tape printed in inches comes out of stomach, scroll up by winding tail. Dimensions: 2-1/2... |
1880-1900
thimble in case. Description: a: vegetable ivory (taqua nut) case cap, shaped like an acorn cap, with carved swirl design; b: vegetable ivory case bottom, shaped like an acorn with design around... |
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c. 1880-1910
Tape measure. Description: turtle shaped tape measure "Pull My Head But Not My Legs" inscribed on back; pull head and white tape, marked in inches on one side only, comes out; turtle is a darke... |
c. 1905-1930
billy club. Description: dark brown wood billy club, handle turned to form three small bands, plaited leather band at top with small leather strip handle. Dimensions: 13 3/4" x 1-1/4" diam.... |
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ca. 1860-1900
Shovel. Description: Shovel, wood handle, metal blade riveted to separate metal pieces which are in turn riveted to the handle. End of shovel is worn away from use. Dimensions: Length: 50 1/4... |
ca. 1885
Trade Card. Description: Chromolithographed design on card stock: Floral border of carnations and leaves, cherub with bow and arrow and dead bird. Black printed message in center: Bennison... |
