Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Paperweight |
Object ID |
1979-0010-0007 |
Description |
Metal, unknown material. Rectangular base, swivel Hooped heavy wire, pointed on end--closes in to narrow hollow metal tube at opposite end of base. Rusted so that it no longer swivels. Base is decorated--stamped into metal . Metal loop at one end of base for attaching to wall. Center hole in base. Lable: Bottom of stand, "JS Shannon Pat JLY 29 79" History:McNamees Store: Doner states it was used by A.M. duncan in store before her father-in-law purchased store in circa 1890. |
Collection |
Jim & Ruth McNamee Collection |
Date |
before 1890 |
Lexicon Category |
6: T&E For Communication |
Dimensions |
H-16 W-6.2 L-13 cm |
Search Terms |
Gualala McNamee's General Store Fish Rock Writing Tools |