multicolor

c. 1930s

A: This pair of man's multi colored swim trunks of knitted wool (red/white/blue in a zig-zag tweed) was used by Frank Cerny (b. 1911 - d. 2004), the father of the donor. Small buttoned...

early 1950's

Cape. Description: large multi-colored cape of sewn felt pieces History: worn by Jose Sarria in the comic drag performance of the opera, Aida, at the Black Cat Cafe in San Francisco. Wow!! (...

1915-1920

purse (beaded bag). Description: large black beaded purse; background is of black beads with intermittent red beads; pattern is of roses, calla lilies, and blue flowers, with leaves, in red,...

1938

Hat. Description: Hat, pheasant feathers (green/blue/rust/gold) with green matching veil. Condition excellent. 4 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 5 1/4". History: see card for .2. Remarks: worn...

2000

This quilt block was entered in the School Quilt Block Competition for students in grades K-12 in Alameda County; the deadline was March 17, 2000. This winning piece was exhibited in "Fabrications...

2000

This quilt block was entered in the School Quilt Block Competition for students in grades K-12 in Alameda County; the deadline was March 17, 2000. This winning piece was exhibited in "Fabrications...

2000

This quilt block was entered in the School Quilt Block Competition for students in grades K-12 in Alameda County; the deadline was March 17, 2000. This winning piece was exhibited in "Fabrications...

1930's

This quilt is very unusual in that it is pieced (crazy quilt) front and back. Several of the the fabrics are repeated. There are two black background fabrics, printed with many bright colored...

1930's

This quilt is very unusual in that it is pieced (crazy quilt) front and back. Several of the the fabrics are repeated. A navy blue fabric printed in pinks shows a landscape scene, and this is...

c.1895

This crazy quilt, made by Martha Wright Thomasson in Gilroy, is made in blocks, with eccentric embroidery (resembling streamers) meandering over the edges of the blocks, all over the surface of...

2000

This quilt block was entered in the School Quilt Block Competition for students in grades K-12 in Alameda County; the deadline was March 17, 2000. This winning piece was exhibited in "Fabrications...

2000

This quilt block was entered in the School Quilt Block Competition for students in grades K-12 in Alameda County; the deadline was March 17, 2000. This winning piece was exhibited in "Fabrications...

2000

This quilt block was entered in the School Quilt Block Competition for students in grades K-12 in Alameda County; the deadline was March 17, 2000. This winning piece was exhibited in "Fabrications...

2000

This quilt block was entered in the School Quilt Block Competition for students in grades K-12 in Alameda County; the deadline was March 17, 2000. This winning piece was exhibited in "Fabrications...

2000

This quilt block was entered in the School Quilt Block Competition for students in grades K-12 in Alameda County; the deadline was March 17, 2000. This winning piece was exhibited in "Fabrications...

2000

This quilt block was entered in the School Quilt Block Competition for students in grades K-12 in Alameda County; the deadline was March 17, 2000. This winning piece was exhibited in "Fabrications...

Apr. 19-20, 1968
c.1885-1925

The cups and saucers in this collection come from Della's Tea Cup Cafe, 7309 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, which was established in February, 1967. The cafe is noted for, and decorated with, a...

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