Name/Title
Table lamp with art glass shade from 1738 Central Ave, Levy family, 1915-1920Entry/Object ID
1987.25.1Description
Acc. No. 87.25.1
Subject Category: Household, (decorative)
Date or Period: C. 1915 to 1920
Object: Lamp, table
Description: Table lamp with art glass shade with curved glass panels of variegated red & green colored glass separated by brass strips. Red colored glass beaded fringe attached to shade rim. Cast pot metal base. No manufacturer's signature, patent date, etc.
Size: H-19 1/2 inches.
History of Object: Table lamp from the Levy family, old-time residents of Alameda. They lived at 1738 Central Avenue. The lamp was found in the basement of their home in 1947 when it was purchased by Neil & Jeanne Clark.
The house was owned by Emmanuel H. & Frances Levy from the early 1920's (until their deaths), when it was subsequently sold by their daughter to the Clarks. Mr. Levy ran a Park Street men's clothing store and also acted as the City Historian.
Acquired from:
Neil & Jean Clark
Date: 2-26-87