Engraver's plate, membership application Eagles, 1920

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

note: reddish discoloration is the result of the imaging process.

note: reddish discoloration is the result of the imaging process.

Name/Title

Engraver's plate, membership application Eagles, 1920

Entry/Object ID

1981.124.1

Description

Acc. No. 81.124.1 Subject Category: Eagles Date or period: 1920 Object: Engraving plate. Description: Copper engravers plate with inscription in relief. The copper plate is mounted on a section of wood. Size: Measurements are 7½ inches by 4 3/4 inches by 1 inch thick. History of Object: This copper engraving plate is an application for membership used by the Alameda Aerie No. 1076 International Order of Eagles, dated 1920. Acquired from: Mr. John May Date:

Interpretative Labels

Label

5/17/2020 MvL: two labels are related to this object, one is glued to the back, and one a loose card. ----Glued to back of object:---- COPPER ENGRAVING PLATE. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP.USED BY ALAMEDA AERIE NO.1076 INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF EAGLES. DATED 1920. DONATED TO ALAMEDA HISTORICAL SOC, BY MR.JOHN MAY OF SAN LEANDRO. 1956. ----loose card:---- COPPER ENGRAVING PLATE APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP USED BY THE ALAMEDA AERIE NO. 1076 INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF EAGLES. DATED 1920 - DONATED BY: Mr. John May ---