Name/Title
Souvenir ashtray from the Golden Gate International Exposition, 1939Entry/Object ID
2017.30.3Description
Acc. No. 17.30.3
Subject Category: Golden Gate Intl. Expo
Date or Period: 1939-1940
Object: Ashtray
Description: A circular-shaped glazed semi-porcelain ashtray, the central design of which is a multi-color transfer print depicting some of the GGIE buildings, including a central medallion stating "Golden Gate International Exposition San Francisco Bay, 1939". The base is signed "Golden Gate International Exposition souvenir, copyrighted license 630. Homer Laughlin, Made in USA, M36N6".
Size: diam.-6 inches.
History of Object: A souvenir ashtray that was owned by the W. K. Powell family of 1811 Moreland Drive, Alameda.
Acquired from: Museum acquisition fund
Date: 08/05/17
