Eastlake fireplace screen with embroidered silk panel, 1891
Entry/Object ID
1993.17.1
Description
Acc. No. 93.17.1
Subject Category: Furniture
Date or Period: 1891
Object: Fire screen
Description: Fireplace screen constructed of a dark finished wood (species unknown) with ornate frame in the "Eastlake” Style. Decorative details consist of incised carving and an upper and lower gallery of turnings. An inner frame houses a silk panel with either silk or chenille embroidery depicting roses.
Size: H-45 x W-26 inches.
History of Object: Fireplace screen with embroidered silk panel created by Amanda Sylvester, age 16, in 1891. She married Ben Lamborn, then Alameda City clerk, and resided for many years at 1428 Morton Street.
Acquired from: Robert Lamborn
Date: 9-25-1993
