Cabbage Grater of the Thomas family of 1405 Caroline Street, early 1900s

Name/Title

Cabbage Grater of the Thomas family of 1405 Caroline Street, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1989.18.1

Description

Acc. No. 89.18.1 Subject Category: Household (utilitarian) Date or Period: C. early 1900's Object: Grater, cabbage Description: Oblong footed cabbage grater (pierced tin) with attached wooden handle (black enamel finish). Size: L-11 inches x W-5 inches. History of Object: Cabbage grater that originally belonged to Mrs. Joseph A. Thomas and her daughter Elizabeth Thomas (china painter), of 1405 Caroline Street. The Thomas family came to Alameda and purchased 1405 Caroline in 1895 and occupied the home until 1981. Acquired from: Edna Thomas Date: 9-16-1989