Name/Title
Decorative rosettes from horse bridle used by Conrad Roth, c. 1908Entry/Object ID
1985.111.1Description
Acc. No.85.111.1 a & b
Subject Category: Businesses, contractors & builders
Date or Period: C. 1908
Object: Rosettes, bridle (horse)
Description: Pair of circular hard rubber rosettes with medallions in relief depicting profiles of horses’ heads. Brass attachment bar on reverse side.
Size: C-1 3/4 inches.
History of Object: Decorative rosettes from the horse bridle used by Conrad Roth, old-time contractor & builder of Alameda. They were found in the barn located in the backyard of 2133 Lincoln Avenue, a residence Roth built for himself in 1908, and occupied (approximately 29 years) until his death. Surviving examples of Roth's work exist in the post-Victorian styles.
Acquired from:
Mario & Rina Tambini
Date: 12-28-85
SEE ACCESSION CARD 86.24.1 for addition biographical information on Roth.
