MAUSOLEUM CEILING STRIP REPAIR, MYRNA SAXE

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

MAUSOLEUM CEILING STRIP REPAIR, MYRNA SAXE

Entry/Object ID

99.5.33.765

Description

Color: Blue; Gray A color polaroid photograph of Myrna Saxe reinstalling a ceiling strip in the south side of the mausoleum interior, ca. 1979. Saxe is seen at the bottom using a small roller to smooth out the strip, or border, which she has just reinstalled. She has one hand resting against the south wall of the interior, which is partially visible at right, including portions of three tombs, two of which have flowers in glass vases. An inscription in pencil at the bottom of the artifact reads "Myrna Saxe installing / Mausoleum ceiling border." With no indication of notable wear or damage, the artifact is in good condition. Number-Units: 1

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Ceilings

Search Terms

Two-dimensional, Photographs, Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum, Cemeteries--City of Industry (Calif.), Historic sites--Conservation and restoration, Mausoleums--City of Industry (Calif.), Tombs

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Object Name

Photographs