Invitation to Masquerade Ball

Archive

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Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club

Front of the invitation, all folded up and secured with tab

Front of the invitation, all folded up and secured with tab

Name/Title

Invitation to Masquerade Ball

Entry/Object ID

Archives 1912

Tags

Parties/Social

Scope and Content

Invitation and ticket to Masquerade Ball held and Majestic hall. Elaborate aquatic imagery in green and brown on pale green bond. When invitation is folded closed, a tab fits into a slot on front, perfectly lining up the image. Same image used on inside of ticket. Image is of SF city skyline with Ferry Building with two mermaids emerging from water blowing horns, while two couples dance underwater. There are two originals of this invitation.

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

October 26, 1912

Archive Notes

Cataloged by Liz Kantor 4/5/22

Dimensions

Height

5-3/8 in

Width

2-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

unfolded invitation + ticket are 12.5" long

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

April 5, 2022

Acquisition

Acquired From

Walt Schneebeli Collection