Steam-operated toy engine of Adolph J. Kelm, early 1900s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Steam-operated toy engine of Adolph J. Kelm, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1993.21.1

Description

Acc. No. 93.21.1 Subject Category: Toys Date or Period: C. early 1900's Object: Engine, toy Description: Steam-operated toy engine mounted on wooden platform. History of Object: Childhood toy of Adolph J. Kelm, resident of Alameda for many years. Born-Sept. 10, 1891, died-April 29, 1985. Foreman Pacific Telephone Company. Lived for many years at 730 Santa Clara Avenue. Born in Missouri and came to California as a child. Acquired from: Mrs. Elaine Mirick Date: 11-20-1993