Leather calling card coverlet of William H. Cox.

Name/Title

Leather calling card coverlet of William H. Cox.

Entry/Object ID

2002.61.3

Description

Acc. No. 02.61.3 Subject: Citizens of Alameda Date or Period: Unknown Object: Coverlet Description: Leather coverlet in the form of a file fabricated of black-colored leather. Interior has incised caption, “William H. Cox” in gold-colored type. Size: L3-1/4" x W4-3/4”. History: Pocket coverlet which housed the calling cards of William H. Cox. Mr. Cox was the father-in-law of the late-Adelaide Toye Cox. The Cox family came to Alameda in the early-1900s. Acquired From: Estate of Mrs. William Cox Date: 4/27/02