Bill clip of the Martin family, c. 1930s

Name/Title

Bill clip of the Martin family, c. 1930s

Entry/Object ID

2021.128.38

Description

Acc. No. 21.128.38 Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda Date or Period: c. 1930s Object: bill clip Description: hinged metal bill clip, with top design of black enamel and bare metal, with mother of pearl hexagon inlay. Reverse has a saw-tooth tension-operated mechanism, which pushes a tongue down to hold bills in place. No markings. The black engraving has worn off in places. Size: L 2"" History of Object: Bill clip, likely of Charles Martin. Acquired from: Estate of Nancy Martin Donation Date: 2016 Catalog Date: 12/11/2021