Lord's Salon Red Key Chain. Material: plastic, metal. Size: 2 1/4" W. x 3 1/2" L. x 3/16" deep. Description: red plastic disk lettered in white: "Sheer Artistry" and "Lord's Salon, Waseca, Minnesota"; silver tone metal ring attached to disk.
White Louella Butter Cap. Material: paper. Size: 10 7/8" W. x 3 1/2" L. Color and description: white flat hat with blue border lines and red lettering: "Louella Butter", handwritten donation information inside on sweatband in ink pen "Donated by George Anderson 6-1979".
Botsford Lumber Carpenter Apron. Material: textile. Size: 16 1/2" W. x 22 1/2" L. Description: white cotton canvas with string waist ties, red stencil lettering on front: "Botsford Lumber Co."; Mfg. by Hannibal Mfg., Hannibal, Mo.
Cletus Hane Concert Poster. Material: paper. Size: 17" W. x 22" L. Description: brown poster with purple printed notice for a Cletus Hane concert to be held at Waseca Middle School; group members' names: Dan Westphal, Keith Deike, Jerome Broughten, Jim Kozan, Steve McLoone as well as time and location particulars; graphic of performers in center of poster.
Martin Burns Farm Auction Flyer. Material: paper. Size: 12" W. x 18" L. Description: yellow paper with black lettering advertises auction on Saturday August 21, at the Martin Burns farm of rural Waseca County. Items listed to be auctioned include 104 head of various livestock, household goods, and machinery.
PLACEHOLDER Schindeldecker Implement Co., 1953. Material: paper. Size: 16" W. x 30" L. Description: multicolored - Allis-Chalmers school calendar - Kodachrome reproduction of American scenes, one for each month - advertises: "Schindeldecker Implement Co., Waseca, Minnesota." Calendar page background is green.
Herter's Catalog 1972. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: red, yellow and black cover; black and yellow print: Herter's, Since 1893, Manufacturers, Importers, Exporters, The Authentic World Source for Fishermen, Hunters, Guides, Gunsmiths, Law Enforcement Officers, Tackle Makers, Forest Rangers, Commercial Fishermen, Trappers, Explorers, Precious Gems for Investors, Couturier Textiles and Yarns; Herter logo in center; Tenacious for Quality, Herter's, Since 1893, Trademark Regist
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Waseca Creamery Thermometer Art Print. Material: paper, glass. Size: 7" W. x 10 1/2" L. x 1/8" thick. Description: green, brown and red placard with hole at center top; raised graphic of outdoor scene, fox hounds, hunter on horseback against a background of trees; black printing in upper right corner: "Waseca Co-Operative Creamery Ass'n, for All Your Dairy Foods Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream, Buttermilk, Clear Lake Brand Butter, Phone 176"; small alcohol thermometer inset at right below prin
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A. G. Lang Souvenir Plate. Material: glass. Size: 8" diameter. Description: white and pink china with a white center ringed with gold and a pink rim; deep pink roses with green leaves and step floral design on top rim; identified on back of plate: "Dresden China"; printed in center front of plate: "Compliments of A. G. Lang, Otisco, Minn."
James Child, 1911. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" W. x 10 1/2" L. Description: black and white printed photograph, 4" x 5 1/2", of James E. Child - captioned: "..forty-seven years, editor and publisher - now president of the Child Publishing Company, Inc. and editor of the Waseca Herald, etc." - 1911 calendar stapled below photograph; imprinting at center advertises, "Waseca Herald, the best and most widely read newspaper in Southern Minnesota."
Taylor, Tyrholm Company Catalog. Material: paper. Size: 7 1/2" W. x 10 1/2" L. x Description: pink paper soft cover catalog with black printed information, first edition of "Home Trade Price Maker for Direct Shipment from the Manufacturer to You." J. A. Taylor, Tyrholm and Company, Inc., New Richland and Waldorf. 700 pp. plus index. "Lloyd Peterson" written on first page and "1906" handwritten front cover.
Waseca Telephone Book Cover. Material: plastic. Size: 9 1/2" W. x 11 1/2" L. Description: white plastic telephone book cover with green and brown lettering advertising Waseca merchants and services. (a) 1966. (b) 1969. (c) 1973. (d) 1974. (e) 1976. (f) 1977.
Andrew R. Miller, American Family Insurance. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 2" Description: Business Card for American Family Insurance, Andrew R. Miller; photograph and logo on front, printed in red and blue on white card stock.
Douglas L. Jones, The Printery. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/4" W. x 3 1/2" L. Description: antique tan cardstock folded card - brown, gray and red graphic of sign - brown and red printing: "The Printery" in a scroll "Douglas L. Jones" - listed inside: services, owner and address.
Harlow Thielke, South Central East, Home. Material: paper. Size: 2" W. x 3 1/2" L. Description: tan cardstock with blue eagle graphic and blue printing: "Regional Director, South Central East, Home: 507-835-3993, Bus: 507-835-6377, Harlow Thielke, Waseca, Minnesota 56093, Harlow's High Flyers"; blue handwriting at bottom: "625 Vista Villa".
Adelle Hopkins, Ceramics. Material: paper. Size: 2" W. x 3 1/2" L. Description: white cardstock with black bunny graphic and black printing: "Adelle Hopkins, Ceramics by 'Hoppy', 701 4th Avenue, N.E., Waseca, Mn. 56093, Ph. 835-4009".
Charles Platt, 2nd Hand Store. Material: paper. Size: 2" W. x 3 1/2" L. Description: white cardstock with black printed information: "2nd Hand Store, Charles Platt, Owner, 218 North State Street, Waseca, Minnesota 56093, Bus. 835-7885, Res. 835-7018"; boxed information: "New & Used Furn., Coins, Antiques, Collectibles, Miscellaneous".
Ray Thissen, R & R Lock and Security. Material: paper. Size: 2" W. x 3 1/2" L. Description: ivory colored cardstock with blue printed graphic: key and doorknob; blue printed information: "Ray Thissen, Certified Locksmith, Bonded, R&R Lock & Security, Fire, Burglary & Security Alarms, Keys Make, Locks Repaired, Emergency Openings, 505 9th Ave NW, Waseca, Minnesota 56093, (507) 835-2636".
Waseca Tourism Envelope. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" W. x 6 3/4" L. Description: white airmail envelope; imprinted: "Waseca, Minn., Southern Minnesota's Recreation Center... Home of Famous Clear Lake. National Air Mail Week, May 15-21, 1938"; graphic: fish swallowing airplane shaped lure; stamped on left front.
Miller Produce Thermometer. Material: paper, wood, glass. Size: 6 1/8" W. x 8 1/8" L. Description: multi-colored framed lithographed picture showing a mother bear and cubs looking down hillside at fishermen, titled "Unwelcome Visitors". "Compliments of Miller Produce, Phone 239, Waseca, Minn."
Sewing Catalog. Material: paper. Size: 7 3/8" W. x 10" L. Description: white paper catalog with black printed information and graphics: illustrations of one to twelve stamping patterns from J. F. Ingalls, Lynn, Mass. on each of 34 pages; written in pencil on one page: "Ela T--, Alma City".
The Wonder Store Christmas Greeting. Material: paper. Size: 4" W. x 8 5/8" L. Description: multicolored graphic of Santa Claus holding Christmas wreath on left arm; reverse: advertisement "Santa Claus says that our assortment of Holiday Goods is the best he has ever seen... The Wonder Store. J. L. Davidson, Prop., Janesville, Minn."
Erickson Foods Book Cover. Material: plastic. Size: 9 1/4" W. x 11" L. Description: yellow vinyl slip-on cover; black printed information on front and back display local business logos and ads; calendars for 1981 and 1982 are displayed on back along with areas to write in emergency and frequently called numbers; business names: Erickson's Family Shopping Center; DeRaad & Goetz Accountants; Neste's Ambulance Service; Waseca Car Care Centre; Seewald's Service; Waseca Auto Body; Dr. William R. B
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PLACEHOLDER Carl's Hamburger Shop. Material: paper. Size: 1 1/2" W. x 3 7/8" L. Description: orange, green, black, red and white card stock folder with match striking band; imprinted: "Carl's Hamburger Shop, Waseca, Minn."
Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" W. x 11" L. (folded in half). Description: black and white - four page mailer of print and endorsements promoting Wallace C. Brattrud for Representative.