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1. Biography of William Bowers Bourn II, Forner Owner and Builder of FILOLI, San Mateo County, California - Biography

   1974.077.001 Biography of William Bowers Bourn II, Forner Owner and Builder of FILOLI, San Mateo County, California by F. Bourne Hayne, June 7, 1958. Includes genealogy information on the Bourn family. 6 pages 1974.077.002 Correspondence between F. Bourne Hayne and San Mateo County Historical Association staff in March and April of 1974. Discussion of Bourn family memorabilia and mention of Roth carriages. 5 pages

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2. Brougham, 1903 - Brougham

   Brougham, 1903. This example has a square arch panel and a comparatively small body. It has a hand brake at the coachman’s seat and square lamps. The interior is tufted leather with leather covered drop handles and pockets at the sides. There is a plate attached to the door that covers the step to the interior. When the door is open, any dirt or mud accumulated while the vehicle was in motion is on the cover plate. The interior features a pebble ...

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3. Crystal Springs Watershed Archive - Archive

   Crystal Springs Watershed Archive, 1964-1977. A collection compiled by Sidney Liebes, Jr., a longtime activist with the Sierra Club, of environmentalist activities regarding the establishment of Highway 280 (the Junipero Serra Freeway) through the Crystal Springs Watershed. The collection also documents the conversion of FILOLI to public access during the period. The collection consists of letters, clippings, notes, maps, and documents.

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4. Filoli: An Analysis of the Gardens - O'Brien, Patricia Nelson

   Filoli: An Analysis of the Gardens by Pat O'Brien, June 1975. A Master's Thesis for the University of California at Berkeley, Department of Landscape Architecture. Contents includes: Introduction; I. The Site; II. The Man and the Times; III. The Designer; IV. The Design; V. Conclusions; Postscript; Bibliography; List of Illlustrations. 52 pages

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5. Filoli Estate Entrance, 1964 - Negative

   Filoli Estate Entrance, 1964. Black and white negative contains an image of the grounds around the Filoli Estate just off Canada Road in Woodside, California. The image shows a horse paddock with a grassy area in shadow in the foreground. Several large trees appear just beyond one side of the paddock at mid-ground. The trees frame a large sunny meadow with three horses grazing in the distance at center. A Fourth horse is visible at center left. P...

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6. Filoli Estate North Hallway Entrance, 1964 - Negative

   Filoli Estate North Hallway Entrance as seen from the terrace steps, 1964. Black and white negative shows the transverse hallway entrance on the ballroom terrace side of the house; at the Filoli estate just off Canada Road in Woodside, California. The brick structure appears above center, partially obscured by large oak trees. A blue slate patio and walkway leads up the house from the foreground along the lower portion of the image. The decorativ...

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7. Filoli: Family Home, Historic Garden, Living Museum - Filoli Center

   Filoli: Family Home, Historic Garden, Living Museum by Filoli Center, 2017. Shire Publications, Oxford, Great Britain. A history of the Filoli estate (also known as the Bourn-Roth estate) with chapters on the family, house, garden, its historical significance and future vision. Published to coincide with Filoli's centennial. Includes color illustrations, glossary, and index. 120 pages

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8. Filoli Self-Guided Tours of the House and Garden - Pamphlet, Instruction

   Filoli Self-Guided Tours of the House and Garden, c. 2010s. Paper brochure provides information on the history of the Filoli country house and gardens to visitors of the Estate. The guide is printed in green and yellow ink on off-white paper and includes photographs and maps. 15 pages

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9. Four-wheel Governess Cart, c. 1890 - Cart, Governess

   Four-wheel Governess Cart, c. 1890. This example has four wheels. The front has arched rockers under which the front wheels can pass for improved turning. The varnished natural wood combined with wicker contributes to its stylish finish. Maker unknown: American, possibly Brewster & Company, NY (TBD). Part of the San Mateo County Historical Association's carriage collection.

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10. Ladies' Phaeton, 1907 - Phaeton

    Ladies' Phaeton, 1907. Two person carriage with cabriolet top. Front lanterns intact (Brewster & Co.). Black with blue striping. Black tufted upholstery. Designed with ladies in mind, this vehicle is rather low-slung to allow easy entry. A rumble seat in the rear is provided for the footman to accompany the coach. The convertible top is usually kept up but could be lowered if desired. Women as well as men enjoyed the sport and recreation of p...

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11. Lillie Low Matson Dress, c. 1900 - Dress, Cocktail

    Lillie Low Matson Dress, c. 1900. Red and Magenta dress with rhinestone embellishment has a silk slip covered by a full overlay of gauze with long sleeves and a third layer of gauze that covers the bodice down to the hips. The sleeves are 38" long with a 26" slit on the underside. The front of the dress has a rounded neckline that drops 3.5" for the top layer of gauze and 5" for the other two layers underneath. Slits in the top layer of gauze cr...

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12. Omnibus, 1901 - Omnibus

    Omnibus, 1901. Black coach has an open seat at front for driver and an enclosed body for passengers with windows on all four sides. It has headlights on each side and gray rubber tires. Body 367 lbs., completed 1263 lbs. Has original glass and bell for the coachman. Maker: Brewster & Company, New York. Part of the San Mateo County Historical Association's carriage collection.

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13. Park Drag, 1904 - Coach, Road

    Park Drag, 1904. Black and yellow in color. Seventeen persons can be accomodated--four inside. For picnics, provisions and wine are carried in special compartments at the rear of the coach. A small wooden rack on the ceiling of the coach holds the horsewhip when the coach is not in use. A collapsible ladder for roof access and an umbrella basket hang on the rear of the coach. The coachman sits on the double cushion in the driving box. Accordin...

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14. Park Gate Gig, c. 1890s - Gig

    Park Gate Gig, c. 1890s. Manufactured by Studebaker San Francisco (printed on seat/round brass on seat). Gig is black with blue striping. Seat cushions are upholstered with brown fabric. This example has a panel on the body with dummy slats, a vestigial reference to the slatted sides used in hunting vehicles for dogs. There is a metal bracket for a lazy back on the right side. The platform suspension reduced horse motion from being transferred to...

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15. Ralston Dinner Fork, c. 1852-1915 - Fork, Dinner

    Ralston Dinner Fork, c. 1860s. Solid silver. Fork has four tines, a narrow neck and a teardrop-shaped end. Edge of handle is decorated with a row of stamped circles. Top of handle is inscribed, "Lizzie" on front and "From Uncle" on back.

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16. Ralston Tablespoon, c. 1860s - Tablespoon

    Ralston Tablespoon. Solid silver. Spoon has a wide tapered bowl, a narrow neck and a teardrop-shaped end. Edge of handle is decorated with a row of stamped circles. Top of handle is inscribed, "Lizzie" on front and "From Uncle" on back.

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17. Ralston Teaspoon, c. 1860s - Teaspoon

    Ralston Teaspoon. Solid silver. Spoon has a wide bowl that tapers almost to a point, a narrow neck and a somewhat teardrop-shaped end. Edge of handle is decorated with a row of stamped zig-zags inside which is a row of vines. Top of handle has a flower below which is inscribed, "LR." Back of spoon is smooth and plain.

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18. Spider Phaeton, c. 1900 - Phaeton

    Spider Phaeton, c. 1900. Two-seat carriage is black with tan interior. It has a convertible top and a rear rumble seat with a black leather-covered cushion that is surrounded by iron rod railing. Carriage has two large twelve-spoked wheels in back and two smaller ten-spoked wheels in front, all with solid black rubber tires. Black carriage has red trim detail, including a monogram. Front seat has cloth upholstered cushions. Carriage has ele...

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19. Stanhope Gig, c. 1900 - Gig

    Stanhope Gig, c. 1900. Horse Gig has a spindle back rest. Gig is black with red striping on body and wheels. Monogramed with "WPR." Brewster & Co. side lamps. Fabric cushioned seat covers are maroon in color. This Stanhope Gig has spindle sides. The monogram WPR (for William P. Roth) is painted on the Stanhope pillar. It has low-chimney lamps that were called gig lamps, specially designed for this type of vehicle. It was repainted by George W. Mc...

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20. T'he Mansions of San Mateo County - Monograph

    The Mansions of San Mateo County, February 13, 1980. Shirley Sampson Editor. Photocopied pamphlet presents information on select buildings painted by Galen Wolf. This series of paintings began as a WPA project initiated in the 1940s by Librarian Clara B. Dills. The aim was to document changes to buildings and the landscape of San Mateo County. The pamphlet originally accompanied an art exhibition of Wolf's work at the Belmont Public Library in Au...

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21. The Unseen Peninsula - Buelteman, Robert

    The Unseen Peninsula by Robert Buelteman, 1994. Introduction by Harold Gilliam; edited by Robert MacDonald. Oracle Publications, Carson City, NV and San Francisco, CA. This pictorial book features black and white landscape photography of the San Francisco Bay Watershed with descriptions of each location. 126 pages

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22. The Unseen Peninsula Limited Edition Portfolio - Portfolio

    The Unseen Peninsula Limited Edition Portfolio, 1990. Series of black and white photographs by Robert Buelteman. "Published in 1990, this collection contains eleven silver-selenide gelatin prints, ten of which are from the book by the same name. Each piece measures 10 x 10" on 11" x 14" paper, are matted vertically to 16" x 20" on 2x4-ply archival mat board and are presented in a black leather wrapped and embossed case, lined with hand-made Japan...

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23. Two Seat Basket Phaeton, c. 1900 - Phaeton

    Two Seat Basket Phaeton, c. 1900. During the Gilded Age, natural wood or wicker vehicles were popular for use on country estates and in fashionable resort areas. This graceful round-body vehicle has a wicker or "basket" body and wings (fenders). The silhouette is similar to a Victoria with a high front seat. It has a deep round arch panel for turning. The fringed parasol that is mounted in the back and opens over the seats protects passengers fr...

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24. Victoria, 1903 - Victoria

    Victoria, 1903. Made by Brewster and Co. Black paint with blue striping. Patent leather fenders; pair of Brewster lanterns. Without doors, lowslung and has a single forward-facing seat. Is driven by a coachman from a high seat and drawn by a single horse or a pair. Soft tufted-calf upholstery. Push hand-brake with steel blocks; child's seat and two foot cushions, apron and seat cover. This specification sheet for this vehicle describes it a...

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