Door escutcheons and knobs from 2413 Buena Vista Ave (demolished), 1890

Object/Artifact

Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Door escutcheons and knobs from 2413 Buena Vista Ave (demolished), 1890

Entry/Object ID

2018.42.1

Description

Acc. No. 18.42.1 (A-B) Subject Category: Homes of Alameda Date or Period: 1890 Object: Door knobs (two), w/shanks & escutcheon plates. Description: Black colored porcelain door knobs with metal escutcheon plates. Each plate has two holes for screws plus a keyhole opening. The plates have an embossed Eastlake design. Size: L-5 1/4 X W-5 1/2 inches. History of Object: Door escutcheons and knobs removed from 2413 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, a structure erected in 1890 by J. L. Etward. This Queen Anne-style cottage was built for Mrs. Ida W. Hegelkund. It was demolished in the early 2000's. Acquired from: Ross Dileo 1900 Alameda Ave., Alameda Date: 08/25/18

Interpretative Labels

Label

4/7/2021 MvL: current sign: INTERIOR HARDWARE (ca. 1890) Door knobs and an escutcheon plate from a Queen Anne-style cottage that is now demolished.