Autograph Album of Cora E. Combs, 1882

Name/Title

Autograph Album of Cora E. Combs, 1882

Entry/Object ID

1985.38.19

Description

Acc. No. 85.38.19 Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda Date or Period: 1882 Object: Album, autograph Description: Hard bound album, cover with elaborate designs in the Victorian style (black cover, gold & silver designs), bold stamped caption (ALBUM) in gold type. Size: L-5 x W-8 inches. History of Object: Autograph album of Cora E. Combs, member of an early Alameda family. The Combs settled here in the 1860's. She was the daughter of Alameda Justice of the Peace Milton Combs (died 1873- Alameda), and married Bert L. Fisher (of Combs & Fisher City Market, Alameda) Acquired from: Robert A. Wilson. Date: 9-18-85