Ferdinand Arnoldt Insurance Agent Card. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/4" W. x 9 3/8" L. Description: white cardstock with black printed information: "Ferdinand Arnoldt, Agent, Janesville, Minn. North British & Mercantile Insurance Co."; white blotter on reverse.

Material: paper. Size: 3 1/4" W. x 4 1/4" L. Description: white paper cardstock - color graphic on front: dressmaker and sewing machine - reverse side: blue printed information about the Wheeler & Wilson family sewing machine, a purple ink stamp: "No. 9 Wheeler & Wilson sold by Krassin & Lawin, Waseca, Minn."

J. M. Robertson & Co., Hardware. Material: paper. Size: 3" W. x 5" L. Description: white paper cardstock - color graphic on front: woman using a wringer washer - reverse side: black printed information about the Empire Wringer; at bottom "For Sale at J. M. Robertson & Co., Waseca, Minn."

A. Grapp & Son. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/8" W. x 5 1/2" L. Description: colored cardstock - advertising for: A. Grapp & Son - front graphic: pansy-headed children playing - black printed information: "Compliments of The Standard Sewing Machine Co., Cleveland. O., U.S.A." - reverse side: advertisement from "A Grapp & Son, Furniture and Carpet Co., Waseca, Minn."

A. Grapp. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 5 3/8" L. Description: white cardstock - color graphic: pair of birds on a branch under a blue umbrella - advertising A. Grapp, Agent, Waseca, Minn. and Standard Sewing Machine Co.

Sacred Heart Dedication Ribbon. Material: textile. Size: 1 1/2" W. x 4" L. Description: cream colored silk ribbon; symbolic religious cross graphic; black lettering: "Souvenir of the Dedication of the S.H. Church Waseca, Minn. Oct. 16, 1900".

Fountain Pen. Material: shell, metal. Size: 9/16" diameter x 5" L. Description: black and green marbled shaft and threaded cap; gold pocket clip and edging on cap; gold tone pen tip stamped: "Moore Iridium Duo Tip 6; gold tone filler lever; stamped along pen shaft: "The Moore Pen Co. Boston Mass. U.S.A." Matches fountain pen #92.86.19

Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. C & NW Railroad Brakeman Cap Badge. Material: metal. Size: 11/16" W. x 2 3/4" L. Description: brass finish, convex rectangular shape, clipped corners; open slot on each end for attaching to cap; engraved: "Freight Brakeman C&NW RY".

Clown with Donkey Toy Trundle. Material: textile, metal. Size: 3" W. x 7 1/2" L. x 5" H. Description: multi-colored metal push toy; hinged-leg donkey pulls a chariot-type cart driven by a clown; clown graphic on cart back with words: "Engl-Patent" & "D-R Patent" and "Made In Germany Bild-Gesch" - wind-up key under cart; one cart wheel missing.

Easter egg. Material: metal. Size: 2" W. x 3" L. x 2" D. Description: gold tone light weight metal - hen and chicken design in relief on top half.

Material: metal, wood. Size: 1 5/8" diameter x 5" L. Description: red painted wooden turned handle (most paint worn off) - 3/16" L. pointed metal on one end - metal band clamps tool to handle.

Human Hair Watch Fob. Material: hair, textile. Size: 5/8" diameter x 7 3/4" L. Description: brown hair braided around center cord length; circular link on each end; center band with single loop.

U. S. Rifle Model 1892 Bayonet 1900. Material: metal, wood. Size: 3 3/8" W. x 16" L. x 7/8" D. Description: steel blade extends from a metal tipped wooden shaft handle slotted at top for attaching to rifle; stamped on blade near hilt: "U.S." stamped on one side, "1900" on other side.

Russian Woven Reed Shoes. (a) Right shoe. Material: reed. Size: 6" W. x 10 3/4" L. x 2 3/8" H. Description: tan reeds woven into the shape of a slip on shoe; second layer of woven reed reinforces sole. (b) Left shoe. Same as (a). The shoes are tied together with a long twisted rope of reed fibers. Immigration.

Christmas Tree Candle Holders. Material: metal, wood. Size: 1" diameter holder and 1" diameter ball x 4 3/4 L. Description: gold painted wooden ball suspended by metal wire from a candle holder; wire looped at top to hook over tree branch; see accession #1557 for similar ornament.

Weighted Christmas Tree Candle Holders (a, b) Material: metal. Size: 1" x 1 5/8". Description: painted tin star shaped weight suspended with heavy wire from small metal candle holder; wire looped under candle base to hook onto tree branch.

Brown Cotton Drawstring Reticule. Material: textile, metal. Size: 4 3/4" square x 2 1/2" deep. Description: brown cotton woven exterior purse with a knotted shoestring drawstring top; maroon silk lining shows through woven exterior; fringed ends around opening. Deteriorated lining.

Material: metal, textile. Size: 1 7/8" W. x 5" L. Description: United Spanish War Veterans badge. Set of medals suspended from red, white and blue vertically striped grosgrain ribbon: eagle, laurel wreath, U.S. shield at top; rectangular bar displaying eagle with open wings; small wreath on cross swords; crossed arms of war symbols; and at bottom the Spanish American War Veteran symbolic cross and seal of Cuba, Porto Rico, U.S.A. and Philippine Islands.

Rev. Fredrich Brunkau Family Portrait. Material: paper. Size: 4" x 5 1/2". Description: black and white photograph of parents and 4 children. Identified on back as "Rev. Fredrich Brunkau 1898-1902." Photographer mount identified as H.W. Thune, Ada, Minn.

Josephine Buchler and Buchler Residence. Material: paper. Size: 3 7/8" square. Description: black and white picture on cardboard mount: Josephine Buchler standing beside house porch. Mayor G. Buchler's home. Buchler Residence.

Buchler Woman on Porch. Material: paper. Size: 3 7/8" square. Description: black and white photo picture of woman sitting in rocker on porch: Mayor G. Buchler's home. Buchler Residence.

Louis Buchler. Waseca State Street. Waseca Main Street. Material: paper. Size: 3 3/8" square. Description: black and white photo picture of man sitting on a stool on Waseca main street sidewalk: Louis Buchler - store business signage in background: "Gormley" and "R. Miller".

Bernie, Harlow and George Bierman. 3" x 4" photograph on cardboard mount showing three boys; identified on back as Bernie Bierman, Harlow Bierman and George Bierman.

Bluhm Family. Material: paper. Size: 5 1/2" x 3 7/16". Description: postcard photograph of Mary A. (Remund) Bluhm, Sarah Louise Bluhm and Henry (Hank) W. Bluhm; note on back: "Mr. and Mrs. Hank Bluhm, Sarah's parents."

John Bock Family. 3" x 5" photograph of four children identified on the back as the John Bock family; Luella Bock, Arthur Bock, Freida Bock, and Lawrence Bock.