Bamboo dollhouse furniture set from the Meyers family, c. 1915

Name/Title

Bamboo dollhouse furniture set from the Meyers family, c. 1915

Entry/Object ID

1987.47.1

Description

Acc. No. 87.47.1 a, b, & c. Subject Category: Toys Date or Period: C. 1915 Object: Furniture (doll house) Description: Doll house furniture consisting of a three piece parlor set (settee & 2 arm chairs) made from bamboo with green painted seats. Appears to be of an Oriental manufacture. Size: settee (A) H-4 x W-5 inches. chairs (B & C) H-4 1/4 inches. History of Object: Doll house furniture that belonged to Mildred, Edith, & Jeanette, daughters of Henry H. Meyers, noted resident Alameda architect. All three daughters were born in the family residence, 2021 Alameda Avenue. Acquired from: Jeanette Meyers Date: 8-13-1987