Collar of brown mink pelts of the Meyers sisters, c. late 1940s or 1950s

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Collar of brown mink pelts of the Meyers sisters, c. late 1940s or 1950s

Entry/Object ID

1994.44.29

Description

Acc. No. 94.44.29 Subject Category: Fashion Accessories Date or Period: c. Late 1940's or 50's Object: Collar Description: Fur collar of brown mink pelts consisting of two heads, four tails, and eight paws. Collar held in place by crochet covered clasp. Original furrier’s label states, "W.M. Pinkus, San Francisco". History of Object: Fur collar worn by one of the Meyers sisters, Mildred, Dr. Edith, or Jeanette. Acquired from: Estate of Jeanette Meyers Date: 11-16-1994

Interpretative Labels

Label

8/28/2022 MvL: the information sheet states the pelts are marten; but it appears these may be mink, as per description on accession card.