2nd Place Tropy from the Corinthian Yacht Club, 1940

Name/Title

2nd Place Tropy from the Corinthian Yacht Club, 1940

Entry/Object ID

2021.12.13

Description

Acc. No. 21.12.13 Subject Category: Businesses of Alameda Date or Period: 1940 Object: Plaque Description: Engraved and painted copper plaque mounted on a varnished wooden, possibly oak, board. Painted on the metal are a flag in a life-saver shaped circle, with legend: Corinthian Yacht Club", on top of a banner with '1940'. Underneath: 'Corinthian Yacht Club, won by Aloha, 2nd div-11, Vallejo Race. The plaque is encircled by an engraved rope. Part of the plaque is green-oxidized. Size: L 8" x W 6" History of Object: A 2nd place trophy from the Corinthian Yacht Club won by yacht 'Aloha', presumably built by Lester Stone. Acquired from: Roberta Stone O'Grady Donation date: prior to 2018. Catalog date: 2/8/2021