2.82.71 a, b

Set, Teacup and saucer

1920 Approximate

White China Teacup and Saucer; Pink, Purple, Green Floral Pattern. Material: ceramic. (a) Cup. Size: 4" diameter x 1 7/8" H. Description: white china with pink, purple, and green floral design hand painted on interior and exterior; small white circular handle on one side; gold luster edging around rim, base and one vertical stripe down handle edge. (b) Saucer. Size: 5 1/2" diameter. Description: color and design matches cup; inner rim to hold cup; backstamped: "Tokio, Wheelock, 1, Japan".

Bierman Collection: Bernie Bierman was a football coach at the University of Minnesota for the Golden Gophers. Bernie Bierman was the grandson of a Waseca County pioneer, Heinrich F. Bierman. In 1855, Heinrich made a claim in sections 13, in Wilton and 18 in Otisco where he lived until December 22, 1882, when he was accidentally killed by a fall from a wagon. His wife and five children lived in Waseca after his death. Luella and Marguerite Herbst are the granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Bierman, and the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Herbst. Mrs. Herbst was Elizabeth Bierman. They also donated items from Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Perrin. Mrs. Perrin was Emma Bierman.