Certificate of participation and envelope, Golden Gate International Exposition, 1940

Name/Title

Certificate of participation and envelope, Golden Gate International Exposition, 1940

Entry/Object ID

1987.46.11

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 87.46.11 a & b Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda Date or Period: 1940 Object: Certificate & envelope Description: Certificate printed in elaborate type on imitation parchment paper accompanied by the original mailing envelope, with official California State Seal & heading "California Commission Golden Gate International Exposition." Size: certificate L-6 x W-6 inches; envelope L-6 1/2 x W-6 1/2 inches. History of Object: Certificate of participation awarded Mrs. August Pearson for a display of flowers, Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate International Exposition, Treasure Island, S.F., CA., 1940. Mrs. Pearson was a longtime resident of Alameda. Acquired from: Mrs. Leonard Loeb Date: 8-11-1987