Name/Title
3 electric light shades from the attic of 2120 Encinal Ave, c. early 1900sEntry/Object ID
2017.16.1Description
Acc. No. 17.16.1 A through C
Subject Category: Household, utilitarian
Date or Period: circa early 1900's
Object: Shades, electric
Description: Three shades from an electric light fixture that are bell shaped with a pattern of vertical ribs resembling flower petals in a deep amber color with an exterior of satin frosted finish. Unsigned.
Size: H-5” x D-5”
History of Object: Three matching electric shades found in the attic of 2120 Encinal Ave., Alameda, built in 1892. They probably represent the first electric system in this house.
Acquired from: Ann Marie McPhee,
Date: 05/20/2017Interpretative Labels
Label
EARLY ELECTRIC
LIGHT SHADES
circa early 1900's
FOUND IN THE
ATTIC OF A RESIDENCE
AT 2120 ENCINAL AVE.