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1. Spur, c. 1822-1848 - Spur

   Spur, c. 1822-1848. Iron metal spur has a black leather strap in front. A double chain of iron metal loops down below spur where leather meets metal. Proper left metal side is embossed with a row of "I"s while proper right side is inscribed with three horizontal lines. A checkmark-shaped piece extends out back center upon which the round spinning 10 point spur is attached.

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2. Mammoth Tooth - Bone, Animal

   Mammoth Tooth Fragment, 2.5 ma to 11.7 ta. Pleistocene body fossil, previously identified as a mammoth tooth fragment. Discovered by Dr. Frank M. Stanger during Millbrae Dig, 1943. Palm-sized, grey and tan colored fragment, elongated and curved on one side with rough, jagged edges; dirt encrustation throughout. Inscription: "61 / [scribble] Tooth fragment" (hand written in black ink on tag attached with twine, since removed)

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3. Mammoth Tooth - Bone, Animal

   Mammoth Tooth Fragment, 2.5 ma to 11.7 ta. Pleistocene body fossil, possible mammoth tooth fragment. Discovered by Dr. Frank M. Stanger during Millbrae Dig, 1943. Specimen with no crown surface, mostly grey with white flaky/pockmarked side.

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4. Fossil Fragment - Bone, Animal

   Fossil Fragment, 2.5 ma to 11.7 ta. Pleistocene fossil, discovered by Dr. Frank M. Stanger during Millbrae Dig, 1943. Smaller fragment, rough and grey on one side and flaky, porous and white on the reverse.

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5. Mammoth Tooth Fragments - Bone, Animal

   Mammoth Tooth Fragments, 2.5 ma to 11.7 ta. Pleistocene body fossil, discovered by Dr. Frank M. Stanger during Millbrae Dig, 1943. One larger piece (A) and a small piece (B) that fell off when unwrapping. Large (A) piece is grey and tan rock like material with 5 cusp ridges around surface, broken edges on top and flat at the base. Smaller (B) flake piece fits onto larger unit.

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6. Mammoth Tooth Fragment - Bone, Animal

   Mammoth Tooth Fragment, 2.5 ma to 11.7 ta. Pleistocene body fossil, discovered by Dr. Frank M. Stanger during Millbrae Dig, 1943. Tan, brown and white specimen with 6 cusp grooves along sides and flat, semi smooth surface on crown; root surface has deep well-defined pockets.

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7. Vertebrae Fossil - Bone, Animal

   Vertebrae Fossil, 2.5 ma to 11.7 ta. Pleistocene body fossil, possibly vertebrae centrum epiphysis (aka ring epiphysis) found in Millbrae with the mammoth teeth by Dr. Frank M. Stanger in 1943. Thick saucer shaped specimen, grey and brown in color. Concentric circles faintly visible on concave side with a crack bisecting the piece. Shallow cracks on obverse side as well. White, dusty patches throughout.

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8. Mammoth Tooth Fragment - Bone, Animal

   Mammoth Tooth Fragment, 2.5 ma to 11.7 ta.Pleistocene body fossil, discovered by Dr. Frank M. Stanger during Millbrae Dig, 1943. Tooth fragment which has seperated into two halves (A and B). Four deep grooved cusp ridges along sides. Grey, brow and tan material with flaky white patches, particularlly between split halves. Came with tag, inscription: "88" (hand written in pencil on cardboard tag attached with twine, since removed).

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9. Fossil Fragment - Bone, Animal

   Fossil Fragment, 2.5 ma to 11.7 ta. Pleistocene body fossil, discovered by Dr. Frank M. Stanger during Millbrae Dig, 1943. Dark grey rock-like material; outer side has softly defined ridges; reverse is a crumbling white material with rougher texture.

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10. Fossil Fragments - Bone, Animal

    Fossil Fragments, 2.5 ma to 11.7 ta. Pleistocene body fossil fragments discovered by Dr. Frank M. Stanger during Millbrae Dig,1943. A: Extremely flaky white, porous, palm sized rock which sheds material when you pick it up. B: Pyramidal shaped specimen of solid and stable grey/tan material and one side with layers of flaky white porous substance; C: Ear-shaped grey and tan rock; D: Elongated specimen with flat solid surface and patches of flaking...

    Record Type: Object

    
11. Fossilized Wood - Specimen, Plant

    Fossilized Wood, 1.1 ma to 11 ta. Specimen with wavy grain in deep shades of chocolate and mahogany brown. Discovered by Dr. Frank M. Stanger during Millbrae Dig,1943.

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12. Fossilized Wood - Specimen, Plant

    Fossilized Wood, 1.1 ma to 11 ta. Curved specimen with straight grain in deep shades of chocolate and mahogany brown. Discovered by Dr. Frank M. Stanger during Millbrae Dig,1943.

    Record Type: Object

    
13. Percale Pillow Case, n.d. - Pillowcase

    Percale Pillow Case, n.d. One of a pair of off-white extra fine rectangular percale pillow cases. The pillow cases are hand-stitched and 35 x 25 inches overall. Ruffled trim is stitched to the top side of the opening and is 2.5" wide. Hemstitching that is 1/16th wide appears within 1/8th inch from the ruffel's edge. There are three evenly spaced off-white buttons and corresponding pieces of cloth with button holes sewn into the interior opening e...

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14. Fossilized Wood - Specimen, Plant

    Fossilized Wood, 1.1 ma to 11 ta. Five smaller specimens with straight grain in deep shades of chocolate and mahogany brown. Discovered by Dr. Frank M. Stanger during Millbrae Dig,1943.

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15. Geo. H. Buck Election Banner, c. 1891-1932 - Banner

    Geo. H. Buck Election Banner, c. 1891-1932. Silk cloth banner is rectangular in shape with pointed scallops at bottom. Main body is green and has painted gold-colored text that reads, "SAN MATEO CITIZENS AND / PEOPLES CHOICE / IRRESPECTIVE OF POLITICS / GEO.H.BUCK / (INCUMBENT) / FOR / SUPERIOR JUDGE." Above green section is a scalloped border that is red on the left, white in the center and blue on the right. Both scalloped sectio...

    Record Type: Object

    
16. Tin with Lid - Tin

    Tin with Lid. The lid to the container has circular designs on it; in the middle is a small circle, surrounded by a larger one which is also surrounded by a larger one. This part of the design is raised from the rest of the lid. The lid is narrower at the bottom and would be inserted onto the container. Main container has horizontal ribbing at the top where it meets the lid and again at the base. The base extends out to stabilize the unit, insid...

    Record Type: Object

    
17. Bone Handled Butter Knife, c. 1861-1865 - Knife, Butter

    Bone Handled Butter Knife, c. 1861-1865. Steel metal Eagle Works knife has a rounded tip and a thin brown-colored bone handle with a point at the tip.

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18. Old J.H. Cutter Whiskey Bottle, c. 1890s-1905 - Bottle, Spirits

    Old J.H. Cutter Whiskey Bottle, c. 1890s-1905. Old J.H Cutter Whiskey bottle is clear, pressed glass. Pumpkin seed flask is oval and flat in shape, the top tapers into an inch-wide neck that is 1.5 inches long. Small bubbles throughout glass. Broken cork in opening. On front of bottle is a paper label with torn edges. Label reads "The Celebrated Old J.H. Cutter Whisky", though the "r" in "Cutter" is torn off. Label also has the image of a ship i...

    Record Type: Object

    
19. Iron Swivel-lid Teakettle, c 1800s - Teakettle

    Iron Swivel-lid Teakettle, c. 1800s. The iron swivel-lid teakettle has a 3" spout. The coiled handle is approximately 2.5" high and curves back at either end to attach securely to the teakettle through two small, raised holes. The teakettle's lid swivels 360 degrees and has a .625" (ceramic?) grip to assist in opening and closing the lid. The teakettle belonged to Rosalie Brown, the first woman supervisor in San Mateo County. Her son was Col. Bro...

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20. Regina Interchangeable-disc Music Box - Box, Music

    Regina Interchangeable-disc Music Box, 1896. Wooden box (A) has a lid that lift up in front and is held open by a brass bracket back left. Paper line drawing image inside lid depicts a woman in Greek or Roman style dress surrounded by cherubs. Brass rod holds disc in place. Box lid is decorated with a raised square bordered with a beaded design. Base has outward-flaring molding decorated with a carved tulip design. Box sits on four flat rou...

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21. Invitation to Dance by Carl Maria von Weber on Regina Music Disc, 1893 - Disk, Music Box

    Invitation to Dance by Carl Maria von Weber on Regina Music Disc, 1893. Silver colored tin metal disc is round with a hole in a center for mounting to a player and rectangular openings throughout with hanging tines for playing notes of a song. This disc plays, "Invitation to the Dance" by Weber, 1880. Outer edge of disc is perforated with circles for mounting into player portion that causes disc to spin.

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22. RI Knapp Metal Cutting Machine - Model, Patent

    RI Knapp Metal Cutting Machine, 1884. Patent model features an iron base inscribed with, "R.I. Knapp's / Metal Cutting Machine / Pat. Sep. 9. 1884." There are two square vertical rods on the sides, between which is a flat wooden rod to which a metal piece is affixed at bottom for cutting metal. There are two wooden pullies at the top and various wire and metal mechanisms on one side and at top. Back side of base has a small metal lever. Uses ...

    Record Type: Object

    
23. Greer Family Cigar Band Pillow, c. 1890s-1910s - Pillow

    Greer Family Cigar Band Pillow, c. 1890s-1910s. Greer family pillow made from silk cigar bands which have text and image of manufacturers. Cigar bands sewn on front diagonally, sewn together with decorative embroidery in yellow thread. Some of the brands include "Grand Master," "Sandow," "Reina Victoria," and "Uncle Phil." Most of the bands are cream, yellow, and orange, with the notable exception of one red and one light blue. Square with musta...

    Record Type: Object

    
24. Highland Ginger Ale Bottle - Bottle

    Highland Ginger Ale Bottle is pressed, pale blue glass, with vertical seams. Bottle is round in shape and tapers to a neck that is 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. The neck bumps out .75 inches from the top, goes back in, and bumps out again to form the lip of the bottle. Glass at base of bottle has shifted severely to proper right. Circular embossed label on front "HIGHLAND GINGER ALE CO."

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25. Indian Elephant Painting from Noah's Ark Restaurant, 1924 - Painting

    Indian Elephant Painting from Noah's Ark Restaurant, 1924. Oil on canvas, mounted inside a brown painted wooden frame oversize painting. Depicts a elephant with two large tusks in the center right of painting. He's walking on green foliage and a cloudy pale blue sky is in the background.

    Record Type: Object