Name/Title
Miniature painting by Peter Fendi, c. 1900Entry/Object ID
2006.114.1Description
Acc. No. 06.114.1
Subject Category: Decor
Date or Period: c. 1900
Object: Miniature painting
Description: Small watercolor painting behind glass and off-white mat, on tan paper of a drummer, signed P. Fendi, in gilded wood frame with decorated corners. The paper company's watermark can be seen at the top (unreadable). The frame has a small gilded sign with in black cursive font: 'P. Fendi' (1796-1842). The backing has marbleized paper.
Size: L-8 1/2 x W-7 3/4 inches.
History of Object: A picture, of unknown importance to Alameda, found in the collection with a number on a tag, but no corresponding catalog record.
Historical significance to the history of Alameda needs more research.
Acquired from: Elizabeth Steffen
Donation Date: 05/09/06
Catalog completion Date: 5/29/2026
