Alameda Sanatorium creamer, c. 1925

Object/Artifact

Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Alameda Sanatorium creamer, c. 1925

Entry/Object ID

2024.18.1

Description

Acc. No. 24.18.1 Subject Category: Hospitals, Alameda Sanatorium Date or Period: 1925 Object: Pitcher Description: a silver plate creamer of milk pitcher with hinged lid and swirl-knob and handle. On one side an emblem of a square cross surrounded by a wreath has been engraved. Bottom has stamped in italics (with left side impression moved): ‘Alameda Sanatorium’. Underneath maker’s stamp: GORHAM, with anchor in shield, 119 E P and mercury’s (winged) foot with toes to left. Number 011802, 8 OZ. Size: Height approx. 5 1/2”, W (handle to spout) 5”, Diameter foot 2 3/4”. History of Object: 8 OZ creamer for the Alameda Sanatorium, which opened in 1925. Acquired from: Sean Feeney Donation date: February 25, 2024 Catalog Date: March 6, 2024