Advertising toilet paper holder from C. F. Fisher, Plumbing & Hardware, after 1909

Object/Artifact

Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Advertising toilet paper holder from C. F. Fisher, Plumbing & Hardware, after 1909

Entry/Object ID

1993.30.1

Description

Acc. No. 93.30.1 Subject Category: Businesses, Plumber Date or Period: After 1909 Object: Holder, toilet paper Description: Wall mounted toilet paper holder of burnished brass with embossed lettering stating "C. F. Fischer, Plumbing & Hardware, 1334 Park St”. Detachable wooden cylinder for paper. Size: L-6 X W-5 1/2 inches. History of Object: Toilet paper holder removed from the bathroom of 2110 Encinal Avenue, erected after 1909. Acquired from: Oliver & Corine Clouse Date: 12-18-1993

Interpretative Labels

Label

6/26/2020 MvL: current label (note misspelled last name) BATHROOM TISSUE HOLDER A premium given out by C.F. Fisher, a plumber and hardware store owner located at 1334 Park St. Alameda. Circa 1900.