Household barometer of Lili Matson, prior 2000

Name/Title

Household barometer of Lili Matson, prior 2000

Entry/Object ID

2000.42.4

Description

Acc. No. 00.42.4 Category: Household Date: Unknown Object: Barometer, Household Description: Glass barometer mounted on metal backplate which serves as a temperature gauge. This in turn is mounted in a pseudo wooden frame attached to a circular wooden base. As a decoration, the base has exterior bark. Object hand painted with flowers and leaves in red, blue and green. Size: L 5 W 5 1/4 inches History: Household barometer from the home of Lili Matson, lifelong resident of Alameda, who died December 21, 1999 at the age of 93. Donor: Estate of Lili Matson Date: January 22, 2000