Harriet Holmes Haslett's Silver Handled nail buffer, early 1900s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Harriet Holmes Haslett's Silver Handled nail buffer, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1985.33.14

Description

Acc. No. 85.33.14 Subject Category: Household Date or period: Early 1900's Object: Buffer, nail Description: Sterling silver handled nail buffer in a chased design, engraved with the initial "H." Hallmarked and stamped Sterling & numbered C535. Size: L-6 inches. History of Object: Sterling silver handled nail buffer from the dressing table of Harriet Holmes Haslett, Mrs. Samuel M., and mother of the donor. Haslett's are old time residents of Alameda, having settled here in the 1870's. Donor: Doris H. Goodman Date: 9-15-85