Name/Title
Toy waterpump on reservoir of Adolph J. Kelm, early 1900sEntry/Object ID
1993.21.2Description
Acc. No. 93.21.2
Subject Category: Toys
Date or Period. C. early 1900's
Object: Pump, toy
Description:
Hand operated water pump mounted in an oblong reservoir tank mounted on a wooden platform. A circulating pump, with ornate brass spigot, empties water into a circular cup that refills the reservoir. Object has the original paint.
Size: (platform) L-8 x W-4 inches.
History of Object: Childhood toy of Adolph J. Kelm, resident of Alameda for many years. Born-Sept. 10, 1891, died-April 29, 1985. Foreman Pacific Telephone Company. Lived for many years at 730 Santa Clara Avenue. Born in Missouri and came to California as a child.
Acquired from: Mrs. Elaine Mirick
Date: 11-20-1993