Stirling silver Mirror and brush of Neil & Maude Macdonald, early 1900s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Stirling silver Mirror and brush of Neil & Maude Macdonald, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1990.12.14

Description

Acc. No. 90.12.14 a. & b. Subject Category: Household (decorative) Date or Period: C. early 1900's Object: Mirror (hand) & brush (hair) Description: A. long handled hair brush, sterling silver frame, repossee decorative designs (flowers) & engraved "A. M. Mc. D. Brush number C1253 & hallmarked. B. matching circular hand mirror, double grip handle. Marked C415 & hallmarked. History of Object: American sterling silver matching brush & hand mirror originally belonging to Anne M. (born October 3, 1899), daughter of Neil & Maude Macdonald, residents of Alameda since 1904. Acquired from: Museum Acquisition Fund Date: 2-10-1990