Name/Title
Circular opaque white glass lamp shade from 810 Taylor Ave, 1910Entry/Object ID
2015.93.1Description
ACC. NO. 15.93.1
SUBJECT CATEGORY: HOUSEHOLD
DATE OR PERIOD: 1910
OBJECT: SHADE; LAMP
DESCRIPTION: A CIRCULAR SHAPED OPAQUE WHITE COLORED GLASS LAMP SHADE WITH ORIGINAL BRASS 3-SCREW ATTACHMENT PLATE. THAT ADHERES TO AN ELECTRIC SOCKET. IT IS AN EARLY SHADE FROM 810 TAYLOR AVENUE, ALAMEDA.
SIZE: D 9-3/4"
HISTORY OF OBJECT: AN EARLY ELECTRIC LAMP SHADE NOW STANDING, POSSIBLY FROM 1896, FROM 810 TAYLOR AVENUE, ALAMEDA. THE HOME WAS PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BY THE GIOVANNI ZANARIA FAMILY.
DONOR: ALAMEDA MUSEUM ACQUISITION FUND
CATALOGED: SEPTEMBER 5, 2015