USA?

circa 1850

Sheer white horsehair bonnet, no lining and no ties.  (Threads on the inside indicate that the bonnet was probably lined and maybe trimmed at another time, but that the lining and/or trim...

circa 1928

White day cap of bands of point d'esprit machine made insertion, joined together with bands of cream-colored open work insertion.  Band across the front with puffed, bow-like decoration...

mid 19th century

White day cap trimmed with puffed bands of horizontally pleated sheer cloth.  Self bow is perched at top; separate panel in single loop down the back, appliqued with two bands of cloth...

c.1900

This woman's knitted red silk undershirt is in perfect condition and indicates that it probably was never worn. It is sleeveless with a slightly squared neck, both with self same crocheted...

c.1875-1890

Metal thimble which might be gold. Etched and endgraved decorative band at the outside edge of the thimble, with the initials: "ECG", (for Ella Corinne [Durand] Garretson).

1880

Used by donor's uncle, William Garretson as part of a two piece "youth set" of sterling silver.

1880

Used by donor's uncle, William Garretson as part of a two piece "youth set" of sterling silver.

c.1950's?

This pipe was collected by Benjamin Beales sometime between c. 1945-1962. The pipe has a white bowl and a straight yellow stem and mouthpiece, probably imitating amber; the bowl is joined to the...

c.1955

Mit was used for removing hot dishes, pots, etc. from the range or oven. Unlike at pot holder, the mit affords protection to the entire hand. Price tag and maker's tag still in place on one side...

c. 1830-40

Dress & Bonnet. Material: Voile; Color: Aqua. piped in white satin; Period or Date: Ca. 1850 ("ca. 1850" crossed out) c 1830-35 ibm 10-2-81. Description: 2-piece blue voile dress....

19Th Century

This small, metallic brown leather case containing ten miniature wooden spools of silk thread is fasten with a metal snap. There's a silk bow at either end; the ribbon is threaded through the...

c.1950

This plastic toy horse is called "Trigger" probably after cowboy star Roy Roger's horse by the same name, Light tan with a pale cream colored tail and mane, brown saddle with a gold colored metal...

c.1930

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...

c. 1950-1970

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...

c. 1965

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...

c.1890-1906

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...

1875-1925

Group of artifacts excavated from and found at the site of the Old Oakland Project of Storek & Storek. Objects formerly exhibited at the Oakland Museum Storefront Museum.

1907

Group of artifacts excavated from and found at the site of the Old Oakland Project of Storek & Storek. Objects formerly exhibited at the Oakland Museum Storefront Museum.

c.1920?

This decorative plate was given away by W. N. Jenkins, Jeweler, Oakland, CAL; perhaps it was a promotional piece, or a reward for a faithful customer. The printing is on the back of the plate....

c.1890

Group of artifacts excavated from and found at the site of the Old Oakland Project of Storek & Storek. Objects formerly exhibited at the Oakland Museum Storefront Museum.

c.1965?

Back of handle has relief decoration of Bay Bridge, Veteran's Hospital, Broadway, UC Campus Campanile.

20th century

Octangular shaped pin of silver colored metal. The face has a bas relief of two hands clasped over the letter "K." Around the edge is "Together we Build." The clasped hands are a symbol of the...

20th century

Navy blue bow tie, with "Kaiser Permanente" and a small leaf-like pattern woven in baby blue as a repeat pattern. This tie was given to George E. Link in 1982 at a Board of Directors' Meeting for...

c.1920s?

Khaki colored cotton twill helmet used by Jack Irwin when he flew. Probably dates from the 1920s, but could date from the 1910s or the 1930s.

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