Name/Title
Toilet paper holder advertising C. F. Fischer, c. 1900Entry/Object ID
2019.41.1Description
Acc. No. 19.41.1
Subject Category: Businesses of Alameda - Plumbing supplies
Date or Period: c. 1900
Object: Holder, toilet paper
Description: A partially bowed cast iron rack with the embossed caption: "C. F. Fischer”.
Size: W-2 x L-5 inches.
History of Object: An advertising wall-mounted toilet paper holder distributed by the C. F. Fischer plumbing and hardware store located at 1334 Park St.. Charles F. Fischer was a stepson of Denis Straub, a pioneer residence builder in Alameda. He married a widow who had several children, many of whom he taught his Building trade.
Acquired from: Unknown
Date: 08/03/19