white

ca. 1890-1930

Probably made in one of the many glass foundries that abounded in Oakland in the late 19th and early 20th century which took advantage of the abundant supply of sand found in the played out coal...

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.

1864

A = right glove, B= left glove. White kid gloves fastening at the back of the wrist with a metal hook into a loop "eye". Worn by Minnie who was probably age 2 - 4 for her Aunt Mary...

1922

Quilt. Description. Quilt, blue and white cotton, 5 rows of 4 squares, each centered with a circle with rays coming from center with a name embroidered in each section. Condition: excellent....

1992

This is a bumper sticker from the 1992 Democratic presidential campaign promoting Bill Clinton and Al Gore. The sticker was paid for by the "Clinton for President Committee."

1998

Souviner banner sponsored by California Federal Bank in honor of the San Diego Padres 1998 National League Championship.

c. 1900

Porcelain candy dish in the shape of an eight pointed star. Each point has a garland of multi-colored flowers moving to the center where there is a bouquet of the same multi-color flowers. Each...

1992

Pin from Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW). Printed on it: "Vietnam Veterans Against the War" on dog tags with "25 Years Fighting for Veterans, Peace & Justice, May 29-31, 1992*NYC"...

1920-1955

Sardine label for flat sardine can. Depicts sardine with palm tree and beach in background. "Sardines in Tomato Sauce." Packed by Sea Beach Packing Co. of Monterey, CA. 5.5 x 3.25". PCK

Lightning, Speedway Legend
2006

This is a pair of knitted cotton pajamas, size 8. A: The top has long sleeves and a round neck, both edged with a knitted red band. Printed in a full color all over pattern of the stripes and...

2006

This is a pair of knitted cotton pajamas, size 8. A: is the top, long sleeves, with a red knitted cotton band at the cuffs and around the neck. Printed on the front, in full color, are some of...

1948-1955

One piece playsuit of resist dyed fabric, chartreuse background color with white flowers; a fitted waistband, short sleeves, fold back collar and full legs. Shoulder have shoulder pads. Two sets...

c.1840-1850

A-D: Four saucers, each with a blue border on the inside of the rims, with a landscape at the center featuring a Victorian Gothic building, set near water, with a tree on either side. A man...

c.1930s-1950s

Paper bound book used by sisters Bette and Peggy Chinn when they were students at the Chinese School in Oakland. The school was located at 9th and Harrison in the first free public Chinese...

c. 1966

A round lapel pin, with "I'm A Silent American" printed in blue letters on the front surrounding an American flag. A tab at the top with the pin part has the words "Bend Here" and two arrows...

1968

dress. Description: red and white checked wool dress, long sleeves and jewel neckline are all edged with a tiny ruffle of self-same fabric; dress is decorated down the front with six, small...

November 16,1989

A whole section of the Bay Bridge collapsed during the Great Quake of October 17, 1989. It was closed for repairs for almost a month during which time commuter ferry service provided for the cross...

1939-1940

The towel is mint green, reverse white with jacquard design of stylized bridges in center surrounded by inscription. It was purchased at the California Cotton Mills exhibit in the Golden Gate...

1943-1945

Pink Lady Volunteer for Hospital Assistants during WW II. Consists of White muslin underdress with strawberry pink over apron. Size 20. History: belonged to Mrs. Fleishman's mother. Jumper,...

1950-1955

Hat. Description: White faille modified pillbox trimmed with concentric circles of gray braid, edge trimmed with red velvet, black elastic, one comb. "Amy, New York" label, two red...

2005

The jersey is cobalt blue, with white panels on the sleeves and down the sides. On the front, there are patches of the official logo of Adidas, and the San Jose earthquakes, as well as a large...

2005

The shorts are black, with three white stripes down the sides and a white panel that wraps around the back, from hip to hip. On the front, there is apatcs of the official logo of adidas.

Feb. 26, 1967
c.1930s

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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