Trophy from the Berkeley Yacht Club won by Lester Stone, 1940

Name/Title

Trophy from the Berkeley Yacht Club won by Lester Stone, 1940

Entry/Object ID

2021.12.8

Description

Acc. No. 21.12.8 Subject Category: Industries of Alameda Date or Period: 1940 Object: Trophy Description: Circular copper plaque, with outer rim engraved with radial lines and triangles giving the look of a compass. Inside Circle is an image of sailboats with a background of hills with a prominent tower, above this is engraved: 'Berkeley Yacht Club', underneath a flag, and '1940', and underneath this, 'Division 11, Third, Aloha'. Size: Diameter 5” History of Object: Sailing trophy presumably won by Lester Stone, with yacht 'Aloha'. Acquired from: Roberta Stone O'Grady Donation date: prior to 2018. Catalog date: 2/8/2021