Name/Title
Samoan Shell necklace given to Washington School Class, c. 1920sEntry/Object ID
2009.26.7Description
ACC. NO. 09.26.7
SUBJECT CATEGORY: SCHOOLS, WASHINGTON
DATE OR PERIOD: CIRCA 1920'S
OBJECT: NECKLACE
DESCRIPTION:
A NECKLACE, COMPOSED OF SHELLS, ALL OF THE SAME TYPE.
SIZE: L 64"
HISTORY OF OBJECT:
A SHELL NECKLACE RECEIVED FROM STUDENTS OF SAMOA, IN GRATITUDE FOR CHRISTMAS BOXES (GIFTS) SENT TO THEM FROM ALAMEDA STUDENTS. THIS ITEM IS AMONG SEVERAL GIFTS IN THE COLLECTION OF MS CAROLYN POTTER, TEACHER, WASHINGTON SCHOOL. [SEE CARD 09.26.1 FOR FURTHER DETAILS.]
DONOR: WASHINGTON SCHOOL, ALAMEDA CATALOGED: APRIL 4, 2009