Name/Title
Series of hat boxes covered in floral wallpaper, of Lillian Nielsen, c. 1950Entry/Object ID
2011.22.1Description
Acc. No. 11.22.1 A through D
Subject Category: Household
Date or Period: circa 1940's-1950's
Object: Hat Boxes
Description: Series of four matching hat boxes of cardboard construction covered with floral wallpaper, the pattern comprises flowers in blue, red, pink, yellow, etc., on a blue-gray colored background. These boxes are professionally made and covered with removable lids.
Size: Boxes A-B: D 13”; boxes C-D: D 12 1/4”
History of Object: A series of hat boxes which originally belonged to the late Lillian Nielsen. Her family came to Alameda in the early 1920's and she resided in the family home on Calhoun Street until her death. She attended local schools and graduated from Alameda High School.
Acquired from: Estate of Lillian Nielsen
Date: 04/23/11