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  1. Beaded and Woven Bracelets, 1944 - Bracelet

    Beaded and Woven Bracelets, 1944. Six bracelets, two of which are made out of tiny plastic beads tied with cream-colored strings, which are tied around brown woven natural fiber. One of the beaded bracelets has two yellow beads among the majority of white ones, the other has three yellow beads and four blue beads among the majority of white ones. The other four bracelets are made out of brown woven natural fiber. The largest on is 3.5'' x 3.5'' x...

    Record Type: Object

    Seven Philippine Bracelets, c. 1942-1946
  2. Betmar Sunhat, c. 1940s-1960s - Hat, Sun

    Betmar Sunhat, c. 1940s-1960s. White colored wide brimmed hat is comprised of a woven straw-like material that has a slight sheen. Crown has straight sides and a rounded top that is slightly creased. A white satin ribbon forms a band around crown at brim and ends in a large bow at the proper right side of hat. Hat is completely woven with the brim turned up at edge and sewn flat, forming a hemmed edge. "Betmar" label is sewn to interior.

    Record Type: Object

    Betmar Sunhat, c. 1940s-1960s
  3. Brass Hair Comb, n. d. - Comb, Ornamental

    Brass Comb, n.d. Golden-colored, the comb has a decorated metal plate with an embossed flower with branch and leafs in the middle, surrounded by a band of small flowers. The metal plate has a roll of metal teeth at the bottom that were used to hold the hair on place. The object is likely a Spanish "peineta": a decorative comb usually worn under a "mantilla", which is a lace head covering.

    Record Type: Object

    Brass Hair Comb
  4. Cashmere Scarf Worn by Bing Crosby, c. 1950s - 1977 - Scarf, Neck

    Cashmere Scarf Worn by Bing Crosby, c. 1950s - 1977. Scarf is solid red with one and a quarter inch fringe on both ends. There is a manufacturer label on the back right hand corner of the scarf. It has a graphic of a sheep with "HILLTOP BRAND" printed above. To the bottom right of the sheep it says "REGD." On the right side of the label text reads "100% PURE / CASHMERE / MADE IN GT. BRITAIN." A cloth label is adhered at bottom center next to...

    Record Type: Object

    Cashmere Scarf Worn by Bing Crosby
  5. Dennis Garton Challenge Coin, c. 2011-2021 - Coin, Commemorative

    Dennis Garton Challenge Coin, c. 2011-2021. Gold-colored metal medallion has inlaid porcelain in black, copper, white, blue and green. One side has an image of a cow or bull in the center of a black border with gold stars and text at top and bottom that reads, "TEHAMA COUNTY / SHERIFF'S OFFICE." Black text outside that and inside another black circle reads, "40 YEARS LAW ENFORCEMENT / UNDERSHERIFF RETIRED 2010." Opposite side has a landscape ...

    Record Type: Object

    Dennis Garton Challenge Coin, c. 2011-2021
  6. Evening Gloves, c. 1930 - Glove, Evening

    Silk Gloves, c. 1930. Black formal evening gloves for a lady, made out of fine silk with two metal buttons at the wrist. At the end of the right hand glove there is a very faded brand name written "The Kayser Glove" and "6 PAT'O JUN 28 88".

    Record Type: Object

    Evening Gloves, c.  1930
  7. Halle Brothers, Co. Asymetrical-brimmed Cloche, c. 1930s-1990s - Cloche

    Asymmetrical-brimmed Cloche, c. 1930s-1990s. The Halle Bros. Co. pink felt ladies hat has a dome-shaped crown with an asymmetrical brim that is 2.5" on the proper right and 3.875" on the proper left. A folded pink ribbed ribbon forms a band just above the brim that ends on the proper right with a bow secured by a fabric-wrapped button. Edges of bow are frayed. A pink 1" ribbon is sewn to interior between brim and crown.

    Record Type: Object

    Halle Brothers, Co. Asymetrical-brimmed Cloche, c. 1930s-1990s
  8. I. Magnin & Co. Brimless Cloche or Pill Box Hat, c. 1920s-1930s - Hat, Pillbox

    I. Magnin & Co. Brimless Cloche, c. 1920s-1930s. Red felt brimless cloche or pillbox hat is dome-shaped with a 1 1/2" wide pink ribbed ribbon at base that is tied into a bow on one side. A similar pink ribbon is sewn on interior edge. There is a white makers mark stamped into underside of crown and a blue I. Magnin label at interior edge.

    Record Type: Object

    I. Magnin & Co. Brimless Cloche or Pill Box Hat, c. 1920s-1930s
  9. I. Magnin & Co. Sunhat, c. 1966 - Hat, Sun

    I. Magnin & Co. Asymmetrical-brimmed Sunhat, c. 1966. Exterior of hat is woven orange-colored burlap(?). Crown has a flat round top with 4" high sides. Asymmetrical brim is 1.5" in back and 4.25" in front. A vertical seam runs down the side of the crown and brim at back. Interior of brim is lined with a coral-colored polyester material and is stitched with circles radiating out from crown opening. Crown is lined with a light orange-colored ...

    Record Type: Object

    I. Magnin & Co. Sunhat, c. 1966
  10. I. Magnin & Co. Wide-brim Hat, c. 1940s-1960s - Hat

    I. Magnin & Co. Wide-brimmed Hat, c. 1940s-1960s. White sunhat (?) is comprised of a linen-weave polyester. Round crown is flat on top with straight 4" sides. Brim comes out at an angle from crown and has two layers of fabric that have been stitched in concentric circles to keep firm. A 2" white ribbon forms a band just above brim ending in an upside-down V-shape at front of hat. A taupe or light brown-colored ribbon is sewn to interior wher...

    Record Type: Object

    I. Magnin & Co. Wide-brim Hat, c. 1940s-1960s
  11. Japanese Fish Pin, c. 1942-1945 - Brooch

    Black Japanese Fish Pin, c. 1942-1945. Carved and painted wood pin made in the Topaz Utah Internment Center. Fish has detailed carvings of fins, eyes, and mouth, as well as detailed scales painted on. Fish is a long, narrow type with a long dorsal fin and a slightly open mouth. Pin only displays fish in profile. Base color is dark yellow, with details in black, white, and orange. Reverse is partially painted in the base color, with a large sectio...

    Record Type: Object

    WWII Japanese Camp Art
  12. Japanese Fish Pin, c. 1942-1945 - Brooch

    Red Japanese Fish Pin, c. 1942-1945. Carved and painted wood pin made in the Topaz Utah Internment Center. Fish has detailed carvings of fins, eyes, and mouth, as well as detailed scales painted on. Fish has a tall, oblong body with a tall, fringed dorsal fin and a slightly open mouth. Pin only displays fish in profile. Base color is dark yellow, with details in red, white, orange, and black. Reverse is partially painted in the base color, with a...

    Record Type: Object

    WWII Japanese Camp Art
  13. Japanese Kimono Pillow - Bustle

    Japanese Kimono Pillow

    Record Type: Object

    Japanese Kimono Pillow
  14. Japanese Kimono Tie - Belt

    Japanese Kimono Tie

    Record Type: Object

    Japanese Kimono Tie
  15. Japanese Socks - Sock, Ankle

    Japanese Socks. White socks, possibly silk, that come up just past the ankle. Socks have indentation dividing the big toe from the other four toes. Old record says socks have small metal clasps along the opening, but these clasps are not visible the way the socks are displayed.

    Record Type: Object

    Japanese Socks
  16. Japanese Zories (Formal Sandals) - Sandal

    Japanese Zories (Formal Sandals)

    Record Type: Object

    Japanese Zories (Formal Sandals)
  17. "Lady Diana" Feathered Hat with Veil, c. 1983 - Hat

    "Lady Diana" Feathered Hat with Veil, c. 1983. Light taupe-colored wool hat has a shallow domed crown and a wide asymmetrical brim that is 2.5" in the back and 3.625" in the front. A dark taupe-colored ribbon forms a band at crown just above brim. A 16.5" long thin golden feather with black horizontal stripes is affixed to the proper right of hat at band; the quill of the feather is wrapped in the same ribbon that comprises the band. Affixed t...

    Record Type: Object

    "Princess Diana" Feathered Hat, c. 1983
  18. Mourning Band, 1903 - Armband, Mourning

    Mourning Band, 1903. Length of black tulle netting. Does not lay flat. Rough edges, no hemming. Found in business envelope with writing on outside. (See inscription for further details.)

    Record Type: Object

    Funeral Band, 1903
  19. Netted Pheasant Feather Pillbox Hat, c. 1949-1950s - Hat, Pillbox

    Netted Pheasant Feather Pillbox Hat, c. 1949-1950s. Pillbox hat with blue nylon net overlay, polychromatic feathers, including brown pheasant, iridescent dark green rooster-tail, white and bright green (dyed) possibly poultry, and blue (dyed) possibly ostrich feathers. Bright blue band is mostly obscured by feathers, and made of synthetic material. Green grosgrain ribbon sweatband and green net lining. Off-white millinery label embroidered in blu...

    Record Type: Object

    Netted Pheasant Feather Pillbox Hat, c. 1949-1950s
  20. Purse for Minho Costume, 2005 - Purse

    Purse for Minho Costume, 2005. Called an Algibeira, this separate pocket is worn with the Minho costume to hold personal items. Red and black purse, heavily covered in embroidery and beading. Purse is shaped almost like a leaf, flat at the top, with sides that curve in, then out, then back together to a bottom point. Sides are decorated with small loops of white beads; front of purse has a paisley pattern of white beads and red, yellow, green, a...

    Record Type: Object

    Purse for Minho Costume, 2005
  21. Reverse Painted Glass Brooch - Pendant

    Reverse Painted Glass Brooch, n.d. Oval brooch with flower bouquet in white, red, blue, and green reverse painted on glass, over black background. Glass has bevelled edge and is set in possibly vermeil (gold wash over sterling silver) frame, with decorative wrought twist around circumference. Pin in back.

    Record Type: Object

    Glass Brooch
  22. San Mateo Community College Police Badge, 1970-1990 - Badge, Law Enforcement

    San Mateo Community College Police Badge. Silver-colored metal badge is in the shape of a six-pointed star. Black inlaid text on front smooth round center reads, "SAN MATEO C.C.C.D. / *COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICE" at top and bottom and "POLICE / OFFICER" in center with "15" in bottom star point. Star points are decorated with an embossed leaf motif. Back is smooth with no maker's mark and has a hinged pin at top that inserts into locking round c...

    Record Type: Object

    San Mateo Community College Police Badge, 1970-1990
  23. San Mateo County 1st Township Police Badge, c. 1959-1974 - Badge, Law Enforcement

    San Mateo County 1st Township Police Badge, c. 1959-1974. Silver-colored metal badge is in the shape of a six-pointed star. Black inlaid text on the front reads, "POLICE / 1st TOWNSHIP / 1 / SAN MATEO CO. / OFFICER." Badge is decorated with a stamped border and stamped scroll motif on the star points and on either side of the "1." Makers mark is stamped into back bottom left star point. Back has a vertical hinged pin extending from top wh...

    Record Type: Object

    San Mateo County 1st Township Police Badge, c. 1959-1974
  24. San Mateo County Marshal Badge, c. 1941 - Badge, Law Enforcement

    San Mateo County Marshal Badge, c. 1941. Silver-colored metal badge is in the shape of a six-pointed star with circles at the star points. Black inlaid text on front reads, "DEPUTY / MARSHAL / LAWNDALE / SAN MATEO CO., CAL. / 8." Back has a vertical hinged pin at top that secures at bottom with a round locking mechanism. "JLD" is hand-etched onto back right and makers mark is stamped below that.

    Record Type: Object

    San Mateo County Marshal Badge, c. 1941
  25. San Mateo County Sheriff Badge, 1991 - Badge, Law Enforcement

    San Mateo County Sheriff Badge, 1991. Was part of Jimmy L. Dorris' uniform; he served with the Sheriff's department from 1980-1991. Brass-colored metal badge is in the shape of a bulbous six-pointed star with a ribbon across the top two star points and the bottom point. Center of star has a round raised embossed design with a redwood tree in the foreground and is inlaid with red, green, brown and blue porcelain. Blue inlaid text reads, "SHERIFF'S...

    Record Type: Object

    San Mateo County Sheriff Badge, 1991

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