Emma Bierman, Rachel Willock, Lottie Johnston. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" W. x 6 1/2" L. Description: black and white photograph; three young women posed in a studio setting; one woman is seated on a chair, one woman is seated on floor reading and one woman is standing brushing her hair; they are wearing lace-trimmed dresses; drapery and studio backdrops are in the background; they are identified as (left) Emma Bierman, Rachel Willock and Lottie Johnston. Photographed by "Yates Studios, Was ... more

Emma Bierman, Rachel Willock, Lottie Johnston. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" W. x 6 1/2" L. Description: black and white photograph; three young women posed in a studio setting; two women are kneeling on the floor and reading a letter; one woman is standing brushing her hair; they are wearing lace-trimmed dresses; drapery and studio backdrops are in the background; they are identified as Emma Bierman (standing), Rachel Willock and Lottie Johnston. Photographed by "Yates Studios, Waseca, Minnes ... more

Mrs. Hoffman. 3-7/8" x 5-1/2" black and white photograph of a woman identified on the back as Mrs. Hoffman, Waseca; photographed by Sower, Waseca, Minn.

Albert Naske. 2-1/4" x 3-5/8" black and white photograph of a man in military uniform with sword identified on the back as Albert Naske; photographed by Maroldt, Thionville.

Wilhelm Gatz Family. 5-3/8" x 4-1/4" photograph of parents and four children identified on the back as Wilhelm Gatz Family, Wilton; photographed by G.H. Ribble, St. Peter, Minn.

Emerson Ward. 3-5/8" diameter circular photograph of a baby identified on the back as Emerson Ward.

Woman's Encased Pendant Watch. Material: metal, textile. (a) Watch. Size: 1 3/4" diameter x 1/2" D. Description: gold plated patterned circular metal case, decorative edging, top winding stem, bail loop at top holds long flat link gold chain, tiny heart-shaped slide set with two tiny pearls and a red gemstone attached to chain; case front opens to Waltham clock face with Roman numeral hours, stamped inside cover: 4340086; back case opens to display: "Dueber trademark Canton, O. U'S'A' 4340086" ... more

Sterling Silver Locket. Material: metal. Size: 1 1/2" W. x 1 5/8" L. Description: sterling silver, heart shaped plain front and back, hinged on one side, two clasps on other side, opens to one circular metal edged frame, metal loop at top.

Man's Handkerchief Container. Material: wood, celluloid, metal, textile. Size: 6 1/2" W. x 7 1/2" L. Description: dark stained, finished wooden box, domed and hinged lid with box and lid white celluloid ornate overlay; purple watered silk lining; ornate lid lettering around a center medallion design: "Handkerchiefs".

Men's spat. (a, b) Material: textile, leather, metal. Size: 6" W. x 9 1/2" L. Description: black wool - black leather stirrups close with metal buckle and four black buttons.

Mrs. G. E. Brubaker. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 1 1/8" calling card, black ink on white card printed with the name, Mrs. G. E. Brubaker; has discolored with age, gold trim on edge, die-cut with two scallops near each corner.

G. M. Goetzenberger Calling Card. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 2" black ink on white card, a calling card for Miss G. M. Goetzenberger; corners artfully clipped and edge of card is gold-tipped.

Mrs. C. M. Smith. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/4" x 1 5/8" Description: white cardstock printed in black, script lettering, a calling card for Mrs. C. M. Smith.

Mrs. Anna McCormick. Material: paper. Size: 3 5/8" x 1 1/4" Description: black lettering on white card: "Mrs. Anna McCormick" - gold-edged card with corners cropped.

Mrs. E. M. Broughton Calling Card. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/8" x 2 1/8" Description: calling card for "Mrs. E. M. Broughton" - handwritten ink on white cardstock with gold die-cut scalloped edge.

Mrs. I. C. Trowbridge Calling Card. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" x 1 5/8" calling card of "Mrs. I. C. Trowbridge";- black handwritten signature on white cardstock; gold-trimmed die-cut decorative edge.

Steroscope-Graphoscope. (a) Frame, hood, handle. Material: wood, metal and glass. Size: 5 1/2" W. x 8" L. x 7 1/2" H. Description: reddish wood frame, round glass lenses framed in metal, turned handle on bottom; information stamped on underside: "The Stereo-Graphoscope" and patent information. (b) Slider. Material: wood and metal. Size: 7 1/2" W. x 5 3/8" L. Description: frame on a long rod. Wooden with metal picture holders.

Railroad Employees at Roundhouse. 10" x 7 7/8" black and white photograph mounted on dark gray cardboard; Waseca City railroad turntable and roundhouse, 17 men in work clothes standing and sitting by the round house doors; some are identified, Rhode, Dorn, Dad (Myers), Johnson, Johnson; condition - worn edges

10 1/4'L x 6 3/4'W x 1/16'D; paper; cover is green with dark blue ink printing & photos; 12 pages, white that has yellowed with black ink printing; includes the piano music & words to 6 songs plus the words to 7 more songs; condition - cover is split at the fold

Bierman Victorian Photo Album. 13" L x 10 1/2" W x 3" D; celluloid, textile, paper; front cover is a green floral design with the images of a man and woman wearing togas; she is holding a yellow flower to his nose, around them the background fades from light to dark green, she is in white, he is in a dark reddish color, the outer border is feathery and floral, made of molded celluloid; back cover and spine are bronze, gold and brown velvet; a metal clasp holds the book closed (it is fragile, doe ... more

Material: metal. Size: 1 3/4" W. x 2 7/8" L. x 1/4" deep. Description: silver bar pin - engraved: "North Star State Fair" with a star shape - medallion hangs from bar with two short links - etched on medallion: laurel wreath and imprinted: "96 4" and "Dairy" and "1895" - reverse: "Presented By M.S.D.Assoc. to Samuel Hawkes" - condition - tarnished medallion case: #468b,c

(b) Case top. Material: paper, leather, textile. Size: 2 3/8" W. x 3 1/2" L. x 5/8" H. Description: brown textured leather over cardboard - rounded corners - domed top - light blue silk lining stamped: "Ja_gens & Andersen Co., N.E. corner State & Madison, Chicago". (c) Case bottom. Material: paper, leather, textile. Size: 2 3/8" W. x 3 1/2" L. x 1/2" H. Description: same construction as case top - lining extends above box edge - lined hook for attaching medal (#468a).

Gun Powder Measure. Material: wood, metal. Size: 3/4" W. x 1" H. x 5 3/8" L. Description: cylindrical metal cup with capacity markings for "Powder Drs" (drams) on one side of adjustable lever and "Shot Oz" (ounces) on other side; cup shank attaches extended handle to measuring cup.

Material: metal. Size: 11/16" diameter x 7/8" L. Description: copper finger shield - textured metal sides - open on one end - engraved: "Emma" and "10".

Ethel and Glenn and Children. 4-1/4 x 6-1/2 black and white photograph of two adults and two children, identified on the back as mother, father, Ethel and Glenn. Donor identified these people as the Buck family. Photo mount identified as from Koester Bros., 412-414 Wabasha St., St. Paul, Minn.