"Mamma". 2 3/8" x 3 3/8" oval portrait photograph of a woman; unidentified; photographed by A. J. Lawin, Waseca, Minn.; shown wearing a dark blouse with a light colored high taffeta collar; horizontal tabs, each with three buttons, form a decorative front closure - three visible tabs tapered at one end and pointing in the opposite direction from the one above it - necklace and brooch at neck; curled hair pulled back softly with a sheer ribbon bow on the left side; she is identified only as 'Mam ... more

Older Woman. 3 1/2" x 5" oval portrait photograph of an older woman; unidentified; a cabinet card mounted on dark brown matboard; photographed by A. J. Lawin, Waseca, Minn., embossed in gold; also G. B. Mellby, Waseca, Minn. blind embossed on lower left; picture: older woman - center parted white hair pulled tightly to the back - dark dress with vertical bodice pin tucks at shoulders, a black bow at neck, white stand up inner collar.

Young Man Full Portrait. 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" black & white photograph photograph - subject: full-figure pose of young man standing in a studio setting beside a carved, upholstered armchair; see Accession #24.98.8 for photo of another man in same setting resembling this person; photographed by A. J. Lawin, Waseca, Minn.; photo mounted on dark green matboard.

Young Man Full Portrait. 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" black & white photograph of the full figure of a young man; unidentified; posed in studio setting standing next to a carved armchair with back and seat upholstered with floral fabric; he is wearing a dark 3 piece suit, white shirt and striped tie; photographed by A. J. Lawin, Waseca, Minn.; photo mounted on dark green matboard; see Accession #24.98.7 for photo with exactly same studio setting and another young man with close resemblance.

Two Young Women. 2 3/8" x 3 3/8" black and white oval portrait photograph of two young women likely to be sisters because of resemblance; unidentified; both are wearing dark dresses with high neck collars; very curly hair swept up; photographed by A. J. Lawin, Waseca, Minn.; photo mounted with white border and blind embossed roping border on dark gray matboard; photographer's identity is blind embossed on left lower corner. See Accession #24.98.12 for another photo of the woman on the right.

Everett Family Gray Muslin Gown. Material: textile, metal.. (a) Jacket. Size: 15 1/4" W. across bodice x 16 1/4" L. x 20 1/2" L. sleeves. Description: gray fine muslin with an overall design of white floral sprig embroidery; vertical bands of crocheted edging bordered with black trim and 4 black velvet ribbon flowers on bodice front each side of closure; 3 vertical decorative bands on bodice back at center of the waist; upper sleeve arm and cuffs encircled with two horizontal bands, long, s ... more

Black Wool Crocheted Shawl. Material: textile. Size: 56" square. Description: black wool, crocheted, 9" W. loosely crocheted border.

Amelia E. (Sommers) Miller Coat. Material: textile, fur. Size: 44" W. at hemline x 39 3/4" L. Description: black, velvet plush with four triangular brown fur fasteners, wide exaggerated leg-o-mutton sleeves with turned up cuffs; brown fabric lining; one fastener on one side is missing.

Minnie Neubauer Thompson. 3-7/8" x 5-1/2" photograph of a woman in profile pose identified on the back as Minnie Thompson. Photographed by Goodspeed Studio, Waseca, Minn.

Grant Family Album. Material: textile, metal, paper, celluloid. Size: 9" W. x 10 1/2" L. x 2 1/2" D. Description: tan celluloid front cover with raised floral and feather patterns and a center oval graphic displaying two women dressed in classic Greek or Roman costume - Cabinet Card Album - variegated green velour binding and back cover - gold tone metal hinged clasp secures covers - 14 inside cardboard frames with gilded edges to hold 28 cabinet card photos.

Grant Family Portrait. Material: paper. Size: 5" x 6" studio posed photograph of five people arranged in two rows; back row: two with mustaches and wearing dark suits, ties and white shirts are posed seated (a third man has been cut from photo); seated in the front row: a woman wearing a light colored blouse with bow tie, a white haired and bearded man in dark suit and white shirt, a woman on right wearing a dark blouse with necklace and brooch. Identified: (L-R, Back Row): Melvin Grant, Charle ... more

Charles Grant. 2 3/8" x 3 5/8" photograph of a man in dark 3-piece suit and white shirt sitting in a chair with his left foot crossed over his right leg, his left arm is resting on the table to the right, table has a fringed lace tablecloth, books on table, picture on wall above table; identified as Charles Grant.

Charles Grant. 2 3/4" x 4 5/8 portrait photograph of a dark haired, mustached man in dark 3-piece suit, tie, and white shirt - patterned walls in background - identified as Charles Grant.

Edith Neubauer Hill. 5" x 3 3/4" portrait photograph of two young women - woman on left is wearing a high-necked white blouse with three dark ribbon bows across bodice and a jacket - hair worn pulled away from face - woman on right is wearing a ruffled dark waist, high patterned collar, brooch at neck, light hair pulled gently straight back - identified (L-R) as Edith Neubauer Hill, Anna Masourick. Photographed by A.J. Lawin, Waseca, Minn.

Florence Grant Benarfa and Gladys Bailer. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" black and white postcard photograph of two women posed sitting together, one on a wicker chair; woman on left is wearing a dark dress, white high collared blouse, necklace, glasses, large dark hat with ostrich plume, she is holding a purse in her lap; woman on right is wearing light colored dress with 3/4 length sleeves and high collar; hat is dark with dark satin bow; she is holding a parasol in her left hand; studio portrait; backgroun ... more

Man Standing for Portrait. 4 1/4" x 6 1/2" photograph by J.E. Johnson, Artist, Sunbeam Picture Gallery, Morgan, Minn.; of a man in a dark suit with the top jacket button buttoned, hankie in left breast pocket standing in a studio portrait, his right hand on an upholestered chair, floral rug on floor, walls with decorative borders.

Anna Masourick 3 7/8" x 5 1/2" photograph of a woman in a dark dress with fringed light colored yoke; light colored yoke and high collar with black lace overlay; she is standing with her hands folded on the back of a wicker chair; studio portrait; painted floral screen background, ornate framed mirror on left, vase of flowers on table with fringed tablecloth; identified as Anna Masourick. Photographed by L. C. Fredericksen, Sleepy Eye, Minn.

Minnie Neubauer. 3 7/8" x 5 3/8" photograph of a woman identified as Minnie Neubauer; wearing a dark dress with white high ruffled collar dickey, a pearl necklace; frizzed hairstyle pulled to back of head - studio portrait; some mildew spots; photographed by Bangs, Sleepy Eye, Minn.

Nellie Grant. 3 7/8" x 4 3/4" photograph portrait of a woman identified as Nellie Grant; wearing a light colored dress with oversized leg-o-mutton sleeves, gathered bodice, high collar and lapels with looped brocade edging - dark hair; condition - mount is stained, photo is torn and a piece missing on right; same outfit on same woman as in photo #83.96.39

Bert Grant. 3 3/4" x 4" black and white photograph portrait of a man wearing a dark three-piece suit, white shirt and bow tie, watch fob showing, round pin on left lapel, large mustache, dark hair parted on left side; identified as Bert Grant.

Unidentified Woman and Edith Neubaurer Hill. 2" x 2 3/4" oval photograph portrait of two women; woman on left wears a shiny lapeled, dark jacket, white blouse with high collar, glasses, large dark hat with dark plume(s) and ornate hatpin; woman on right wears a dark jacket, a blouse with a high white collar, light colored hat trimmed with a bird; identified (L-R) as Edith's best friend, Edith Neubauer Hill; photographed by Jensen Bros., Albert Lea and Alden, Minn.

Frank Neubauer. 3 7/8" x 5 1/2" photograph portrait of a man wearing a dark three-piece suit, white shirt, stand up collar and bow tie; dark hair parted on left; identified as Frank Neubauer; photographed by L. C. Fredericksen, Sleepy Eye, Minn.

Frank Neubauer. 3 7/8" x 5 1/2" black and white photograph portrait of a man wearing a dark three-piece suit, white shirt and tie; dark hair parted on the left; identified as Frank Neubauer; photographed by Meyer, New Ulm, Minn.

Waitresses at Grant Hotel. Grant House. Grant Hotel. Hotel Waseca. Waseca Main Street. Waseca State Street. 4 5/8" x 3 5/8" black and white photograph of three women partially identified L-R: Nellie Grant, Minnie, and unidentified; sitting in a restaurant dining room; tables have white table cloths, silver serving pieces on each, napkins folded in a triangular shape; women are wearing waitress uniforms, floor length dark skirts and short white aprons, wide white collars, each with lace or croch ... more

Frank Neubauer. 3 7/8" x 5 1/2" photograph of a man standing with hand resting on a wicker chair, two potted plants on the left - floral drapery in background, rug on floor; studio portrait; man is wearing a dark three-piece suit, white shirt and light tie, dark shoes, circular pin on left lapel, hair is dark and parted on the left; identified as Frank Neubauer; photographed by H. Goede, New Ulm, Minn.