metal

1945-1965

This is a name-tag, which pins on. It says "Association of Survivors: WWII Marine/Navy Paratroops Buck Joseph 3rd Bat." Aboe the writing is the paratroop ensignia.

1975

Green button with orange type: "Sayonara Tunney" distributed by the Hayakawa campaign (on the side of the button int reads, in small print: Hayakawa for US Senate)

c.1930

Parasol is made from peach color rayon plain weave, with a 1-inch ruffle around the edge. There is an applique of two roses stitched to the fabric, one blue and one red, printed on cotton plain...

c. 1930

Toy used with great joy upon the digging up of the basement (roads for the truck, dirt to dig, etc.). Playroom was then built in the basement. Toy dates from 1930s and probably was gift for...

c. 1930

Toy used with great joy upon the digging up of the basement (roads for the truck, dirt to dig, etc.). Playroom was then built in the basement. Toy dates from 1930s and probably was gift for...

1984

This is a campaign button which reads: "This Is The Time". The text is at the top of the button, white writing on a red background. Beneath the writing is a photo of Jesse Jackson

1984

"Yes on B The Safe Site" mailer opens to photos and text about measures B and C. Paid for by Contra Costa Environmental Technologies, no date.

1984

This is a campaign button which reads: "Mondale Ferraro". The text is in the center of the button in blue and there is a row of red stars above and below the text. The stars and text are on a...

1984

This is a campaign button which reads: "Feinstein For Vice President 1984". The text is around the edge in white on a red white and blue border (colors alternate). The center of the...

19Th Century

Three-piece bamboo fishing pole. Metal connectors/attachments for each piece. Tip has strange lashing of old brown shoelace, leader? On C (tip) halfway up is a small metsl eye tied to bamboo...

20th century

Leather horse cinch with woven white cotton. Metal strap and brass rings. Imprint, perhaps inspector's mark "S&R" "J.P.C" on circualr portion. See also H2001.16.11-H2001.16.16 (McClellan...

20th century

leather gun/rifle scabbard. Can accompany McClellan saddle. Inspector's mark of "JCS Co." "C.E.B." imprinted on top portion, center of scabbard. "Ellinwood, 2424 Divisadero, San Francisco"...

20th century

Miscellaneous canvas bag. Large cnavas bag with tow leather loops on one side of bag; leather strap with metal buckle on opposite side of bag. Metal studs attach leather strapping to canvas....

1930s?

Wood propeller with metal edges. Marked on one side with manufacturer's name "Har........", and the other side has number "16187".

1924

This square badge reads 1924, Registered Chauffeur 84388 Cal., and was issued to Harry P. Todd in 1924. His licence and identification card are a part of record 2000.171.137

1945

a copper badge, imprinted with 1945 Capt. Midnight Secret Squadron, below which is a circle with the numbers 1-26 around it, inside of which is a rotating red and clear circle with the alphabet...

May 21-24, 1939

blue ribbon with fading glod type reading, "36th Annual Encampment, Department of California U.S.W.V. May 21-24, 1939 Sacramento" with the USWV emblem in the middle, is pinned on by a silver...

May 21-24, 1939

A green ribbon with "Sacramento May 21-24 1939 SNAIX" in dark green type and a triangle with a snake around it, is pinned on by a metal badge with SACRAMENTO engraved, as well as the capitol...

September 11-13m 1938

A red, white and yellow ribbon with the word DELEGATE in black type is pinned on by a copper brooch, the brooch is rectangular with decorations: Mt. Hood is on the top of the rectangle, below is...

c. 1906

Hand mirror is silver colored, with a design of morning glories in partial relief on handle and back. The morning glory design is stylistically art nouveau. Circular glass mirror has a quarter-...

c. 1962

Rectangular political badge used in Richard Nixon's unsuccessful run for the office of Governor of California. Metal tab folds over at the top. The front is blue, with a map of the state of...

c. 1970-1985

Cigarette lighter made of metal, with a flint and wick mechanism covered by a lid. On the front of the lid it says: "Can Tho 67-68". On the front it has two flags, one being the American flag. On...

c. 1970-1985

Cigarette lighter made of metal, with a flint and wick mechanism covered by a lid. On the front of the lid it says: "Tay Ninh 67-68". On the front it says: "If I die in Vietnam bury me on my...

c. 1970-1985

Zippo cigarette lighter, made of metal with a flint and wick mechanism. On the front of the body it is stamped with a peace sign with the word "peace" under it. On the cover in the front is...

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