Jane Watson. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white postcard photograph of a baby in a wicker carriage, wearing white cap, lying on a white pillow and covered with a fur throw; identified on back, "Miss Jane Watson when a baby. This was given to Helen Spencer to save." Photographed by Bellew, Waseca, Minn., embossed on the bottom left corner.

Material: glazed earthenware. Size: 8 1/4" diameter x 5" H. Color and description: yellow - raised pattern on exterior similar to overlapping leaves. "McCoy" is scratched on the bottom of the bowl.

Waldorf City Band ca. 1910. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" W. x 5 1/2" L. Description: Series of Postcards of 1998 Waldorf (#90.98.1-14); white cardstock - black and white photograph on one side and printing on reverse - subject: band with grain elevator in background - reverse side: photo description: "Waldorf, Minnesota Memories Series #10, Waldorf Band, Early 1900s Photo" (see history and identifcation below) and printed at bottom: "Graphic Design & Office Services (507) 239-2410". Waldorf ... more

Waldorf Aerial View. Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" W. x 5 1/2" L. Description: Series of Postcards of 1998 Waldorf (#90.98.1-14); white cardstock - black and white photograph on one side and printing on reverse - subject: birds eye view of Waldorf - reverse side: photo description: "Waldorf, Minnesota Memories Series #7, Birds Eye View Of Waldorf, Early 1900's Photo " (see history below) and printed at bottom: "Graphic Design & Office Services (507) 239-2410".

Material: wood and metal. Size: 1 5/16" W. x 13 1/4" L. x 1 1/8" D. Description: natural wood handle with silver tone metal collar on one end; attached to it is a knife with one edge serrated; slightly rusty

Amethyst Gemstone Filigree. Material: metal, glass. Size: 1 5/8" diameter x 1/2" thick. Description: gold toned circular pin - overall fleur-de-lis filigree design - six purple faux amethysts encircle outer rim (one missing) - one larger purple faux gemstone in center.

Silver Compact. Material: metal, glass. ize: 2" square x 5/8" D. Description: silver hinged box with top raised design of fairies and flowers; circular hinged mirror that when lifted reveals a compartment containing solid make up; rouge compartment on other side.

Women's Black Patent Leather Tie Shoes - (a) Right shoes. Size - 9 " L x 2 3/4 " W x 5 " H. Material - leather, textile, plastic. Upper is black patent leather with a pointed toe & 5 sets of eyelets. Eyelets have a rivet on the inside. Shoestring is black cotton. Upper is lined with white canvas in front & black suede in back. Inner sole is black leather. Heel is wood with shiny black plastic on back side. Sole is brown leather. (b) Left shoe. Same as above. Condition - sole is curling back & aw ... more

Material: beads, textile, metal. Size: 2" W. x 6 1/2" L. Description: brown beaded ribbon - tapers to a point at bottom - green and white beaded fringe at bottom - center geometric beaded design around the white beaded initials: "H.C." - black fabric band attached at top folds over a copper colored metal bar - short chain attached to bar has a swivel closed hook on the end.

Material: shell, metal. Size: 5/16" W. x 2 1/6" L. Description: opalescent white bar with scalloped edges - threaded metal shaft projects from each end to accept a threaded white shell cap.

White Pearled Cuff Links. Material: shell, metal. Size: 5/16" W. x 2 1/6" L. Description: opalescent white bar with scalloped edges; threaded metal shaft projects from each end to accept a threaded white shell cap. Two in a set.

Material: celluloid. Size: 7 7/8" W. x 11 1/4" L. x 3/4" H. Description: ivory colored plastic - raised edge all around.

Silver Powder Compact. Material: metal, glass, textile. Size: 3 1/8" diameter x 3/8" D. Description: sterling silver circular case with an etched geometric pattern in center hinged top; spring bar opener on opposite side of hinge; circular mirror inside lid; circular powder compartment inside bottom case; beige circular mesh filter in powder compartment; circular padded pink wool puff in powder compartment.

Manicure Case. Material: leather, metal, textile. Size: 2 1/8" W. x 5 1/2" L. x 1" D. Description: black leather with blue fabric lining, black leather inner section designed to hold four manicure tools and a buttonhook; case folds in center and closes with one snap. See #48.82.42 b,c,d,e) and Buttonhook (#48.82.42f for tool set.

Button Hook. Material: celluloid and metal. Size: 3/8" W. x 4 5/8" L. x 1/4" D. Description: silver tone metal button hook tool attached to a cream colored celluloid handle; found in manicure case (#48.82.42a) with tools (#48.82.42 b,c,d,e) and buttonhook (#48.82.42f).

Material: textile, metal. Size: 1 1/8" W. x 15 1/2" L. Description: black satin strap - black painted metal hook and eye on ends - gold damask silk bow over a black satin bow - black satin knot.

Gemstone Bar Pin from Bierman Collection. Material: metal, glass. Size: 3/8" W. x 2 3/4" L. x 1/4" D. Description: gold toned metal bar set with seven rhinestones (four clear, two red, one, green) and four gold flowers all set in one horizontal line along the bar; hinged pin and hook closure on back.

Valentine Greeting Card. Material: paper. Size: 2 7/8" W. x 6 1/8" L. Description: fold down card with girl cut-out standing in front of a windmill.

Bryant's Livery. Material: paper. Size: 3 7/8" x 2 3/8" Description: gold and blue ink on white card; business card for Ray W. Bryant; graphics of a carriage, passengers, horses; photograph of Ray W. Bryant; printing reads,"LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE, WASECA, MINN." (successor to Keeley Bros.)

Van Loh School Superintendent Campaign Election Card. Material: paper. Size: 2 3/8" W. x 3 7/8" L. Description: white card stock with black printed information and photograph of H.C. Van Loh: "Candidate for County Supt. Of Schools"; reverse side: black printed information: campaign statement (incomplete).

Pollyanna Game. Material: paper. Size: 3" W. x 5" L. Description: white paper advertisement - black printed "Pollyanna" information.

Black Crepe Ankle Length. Material: textile and metal. Size: 18 1/2 " W. across shoulders x 48 1/4" L. x 23" L. sleeves. Description: black crepe ankle-length dress with a wide black silk collar; long set-in sleeves close at wrist with one snap; 5 snap closure on left side of dickey at neckline; 2 wide pleats on each side of bodice open at waist to make skirt fuller; black crepe belt tacked in place; 2 snap belt closure on left

Material: metal. Size: 6 1/4" W. x 6" L. x 7/8" D. Description: silver chain mail extended from a hinged silver frame - five metal beads suspended from bottom - 16 3/4" L. metal chain handle at top.

Material: metal. Size: 6 1/4" W. x 7" L. x 1/2" D. with a 16 1/2" L. handle. Description: gold toned double metal bar frame at top - closure with metal clasp in top frame center - chain mail extends from frames to form a rectangular bag - metal chain band at bottom edge extends into ten points - each point ends with a small metal bead. (Some beads missing)

(a) Envelope. Material: paper. Size: 5" W. x 8 5/8" L. Description: brown paper envelope - black print and graphics of woman's dress pattern layout: "Ideal Pattern 16 168". (b) Pattern Material: paper. Description: yellowed white paper - cut-out pattern pieces.