Objects

Enter a word or phrase to perform a general search across all records in the Objects catalog. You can also browse records in the catalog without performing a search.

Search Tips

Searches are not case sensitive.
Searching for multiple words connects them with OR by default. Matching records can contain any of the words.
Connect multiple words with AND if you only want to see records containing both words.
Use quotation marks to search for a phrase.
Place an asterisk (*) at the end of a word as a wildcard.

1214 results found. Records searched: 1214

2019.100.0445 - Gown
Gown with two handkerchiefs: (a) White cotton long-sleeved gown made of gingham material. Sleeves are trimmed with 1.7 cm wide scalloped tatting lace with floral pattern. Hem is trimmed with 4.3 cm wide scalloped tatting lace with floral pattern. Opens in back and secured with four 1.0 cm wide mother-of-pearl buttons. (b) white linen handkerchief edged with 1.2 cm wide tatting and pulled thread; (c) white linen handkerchief with 0.5 cm wide tatt...

Record Type: Object
2019.100.0446 - Linen, Table
Square white linen table napkin with "Orpheum Grill" embroidered in diagonal script across bottom right corner of napkin. Embroidery yarn appears to be a faded red color. This item was found in 2nd large drawer of Edith's tall dresser.

Record Type: Object
2019.100.0447a&b - Hosiery
A pair of infants thigh-high length white cotton stockings. Material on leg portion has a vertical ribbed weave pattern. (Individual socks are marked "a" & "b"). This item was found in 2nd large drawer of Edith's tall dresser.

Record Type: Object
2019.100.0448 - Blanket, wearing
Lightweight, cotton shawl with a brown and beige plaid pattern. The entire perimeter is rimmed with fringe. The shawl has been altered with a 3 cm fold sewn across the entire width (possibly as a means to repair many worn holes and tears throughout the material). The shawl was found with a paper note handwritten in Ethel's writing and stating: "This old shawl called "Snuggie" by Baby Edith was bought for Uncle Montie first shawl used on him t...

Record Type: Object
2019.100.0449 - Towel
White cotton terrycloth bath towel with (2) plain (smooth material weave) horizontal stripes at each end of towel. A small (2.4 cm W x .7 cm H) rectangular piece of white material is sewn onto the middle of one end of the towel. This additional piece of material is embroidered with the initials "E. L." using red thread. The item was found folded with a paper note stitched through the folded layers. The note is in Ethel's writing and states:...

Record Type: Object
2019.100.0450 - Towel
White cotton terrycloth hand towel with a (11 cm L) smooth material weave section that includes (3) horizontal red stripes at each end of towel. This item was found in 2nd large drawer of Edith's tall dresser.

Record Type: Object
2019.100.0451 - Crumber
Crumb tray: pan/tray part of crumber set. Back of the tray is engraved with "E E(?) 2/17/23, 50 (cent mark?) (second "E" and cent mark aren't clear). Etched design on face of pan has a floral design wth butterfly and banner and a scalloped edge and design across rear edge. Back is plain.

Record Type: Object
2019.100.0452 - Crumber
Curved brush with silver frame and handle. Silver handle is embossed with scales and patterns similar to fleur de lis and hearts. Boar bristles are bone and black and mounted in wood backing.

Record Type: Object
2019.100.0453 - Crumber
Wilmort "silent butler" crumb sweeper (a) and lid (b). (a) Chrome tone, floral etched design and features a single brush roller with wheels and a screw-on black painted plastic handle (might be Bakelite). The base is marked to the underside "Wilmort." (b) Rectangular chrome-colored lid is etched with rectangular design with circular pattern in center.

Record Type: Object
2019.100.0454 - Sculpture, Funerary
Brown-glazed clay square with Junior's footprint and name JUNIOR embedded in surface. On back, is embedded CARING PET SERVICE, LOS GATOS, CA 95033

Record Type: Object