Magpie taxidermy hat decoration, c. 1900s

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Magpie taxidermy hat decoration, c. 1900s

Entry/Object ID

2021.71.4

Description

Acc. No. 21.71.4 Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda / Homes of Alameda Date or Period: c. 1900s Object: hat Description: partial magpie with head, partial back and wings sewn onto a irregularly shaped cotton patch. Includes pearl-button pin. Size: Approx. L 10" History of Object: Bird taxidermy object for decorating a hat, found in the attic of 2153-2155 Central, and donated to the museum in 2016. It is unknown who the original wearer was or if it was ever applied to a hat. Acquired from: Marilyn Wire Catalog Date: 7/28/2021