Material: wood. Size: 3" W. x 10" L. Description: natural wood paddle - narrower extended handle - hole through end of handle for hanging.

Material: metal, leather, horsehair, celluloid. Size: 6 1/4" W. x 80" L. Description: leather tooled straps - four-part bridle - (a) Nose strap. Description: steel bit on main part - white celluloid rings - twelve gray horsehair tassels - two black horsehair tassels - black background. (b) Quirt. Size: 1 3/4" W. x 38" L. Description: one tooled strap looped at one end, one light gray tassel, one black tassel - two leather strips at other end. [c] Tie-down. Size: 1" W. x 23 3/4" L. Descript ... more

Rural Alton Township School District #62 West Souvenir Booklet 1910. Material: paper, textile. Size: 6" W. x 9" H. Description: white cardstock cover; gold print: "Souvenir" black and white photo of George Washington; white paper; black and orange print: "Labor to keep in your breast the little spark of celestial fire, conscience." George Washington Born Feb. 22, 1732 Died Dec. 14, 1799 "I Hope I shall always possess firmness and virture enoug to maintain what I consider the most enviable of a ... more

One roll of Microfilm. Janesville Argus Newspaper - January 5 to December 28, 1910

Material: textile, wood, metal. Size: 18" L. handle x 36" W. open screen. Description: brown wooden handle - black cotton stretched over metal folding frame - 4" L. tip extends above fabric screen - snap on flap to secure around center post when closed.

(a) Shaker. Material: glass. Size: 2" diameter x 3 3/4" H. Description: clear cut glass - narrow top flares to larger base. (b) Cap. Description: silver metal - floral and scroll pattern around edge - seven holes punched in top.

(a-f) Material: china. Size: 6 1/2" L. x 3 1/2" W - 6 dishes in set. Color and description: white background with a blue and green floral design - crescent-shaped to fit closely around dinner plate. Backstamped with crown trademark and the words: "Luton - Alfred Meakin - England - Royal Semi-Porcelain".

PLACEHOLDER Material: textile. Size: 21" W. x 56" L. Description: black cotton - one-piece dress - rounded neckline - lace edged collar - pleated along shoulder line - horizontal pleats encircle lower skirt.

Light Brown Pointed Toe Oxford Wing Tip. Material: leather, wood, textile. Size: 2 5/8" W. x 10 1/2" L. Description: two-tone light brown leather, pointed toe style with punched leather toe pattern; six eyelets and laces up front; 1" H. French heel.

North Star Park Camping Grounds, Clear Lake, Waseca, Minn. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: black and white postcard photograph of tents and a wooden picnic table; print on bottom: "North Star Park Camping Grounds, Clear Lake, Waseca, Minn."; postcard identified as 29473---No. 4772---Published for Whipple's Variety Store, by Bloom Brothers Co., Minneapolis, Minn.

Elm Avenue, Elm Street. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white postcard photograph of Elm Street, later Elm Avenue, Waseca, Minn., copyrighted, stamped in left hand corner. Shows left side of street. Appears to be taken from middle of an intersection on right side of street.

Elm Avenue, Elm Street. Elm Avenue Residence. Material: paper. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Description: black and white postcard photograph of a house on Elm Street, later Elm Avenue; it is a large two-story wood-frame house with wrap around porch and dormer on third floor; a street light is hanging in middle of street from wire. Backside reads, "Elm & 8th Street"

Elm Avenue, Elm Street. Elm Avenue Residence. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white postcard photograph of a street scene on Elm Street, later Elm Avenue. Written on bottom "Residence Scene, Waseca, Minn. 2028" Appears to be south side of East Elm Street.

Clear Lake. 5-3/8" x 3-1/2" black and white postcard photograph of a lake scene with three boats identified on the front as On the Shore of Clear Lake, Waseca, Minn. #84.

Material: wood, metal. Size: 20 1/2" W. x 16 1/2" L. x 24" D. Description: dark finished oak chair - casters on each leg - hinged seat opens to removable metal chamber pot - two wooden chair arms.

Material: textile and button. Size: 14" W. x 19 1/2" L. Description: white cotton bodice - white cotton crocheted lace yoke and 2 1/2" W. shoulders - front closure of lace drawstring and two buttons - 4 1/2" W. flounce at waistline over hips.

Waseca City Band Uniform Hat. Material: textile, leather, metal. Size: 5 3/4" W. x 10 1/4" L. x 4" H. Description: navy blue felted wool crown encircled with a green wide-ribbed band and a braided band across the front of hat secured at sides by two gold tone metal buttons; "Waseca" is stitched across the front; black patent visor; inside brown leather sweatband and a black cotton lining; silver label inside center crown stamped: "Western Uniform Co." along with an eagle graphic.

Brown Leather Beaded Pump. Material: leather, metal, glass. Size: 2" W. x 9" L. Description: brown leather shoe, black leather 2" H. heels, closed beaded toe box, four beaded straps hook across open front to secure shoe to foot,each strap hook topped with a black button; stamped inside shoe: "23312", stamped on sole: "37" and "2".

(a) Horn. Material: metal. Size: 6 1/2" W. x 15 1/4" L. Description: brass horn tubing and bell; imprinted at top: "U.S. Regulation, Made in the USA". (b) Case. Material: leather, metal, textile. Description: black leather case with blue velvet lining and leather handle. (c) Mouthpiece. Material: metal. Description: silver metal detachable piece fits into bugle.

Floral Patterned Fan. Material: wood, metal, textile. Size: 15" W. x 8 1/2" L. Description: black lustrous fabric backed with dark brown wooden slats; gold decorative painting on each slat; accordion pleated fan opens to display decorative painting of pink and peach roses with green leaves; gold painted top edging; slats held together at bottom with a gold ring.

Black Fan. Material: textile, wood. Size: 20 1/2" W. x 12" L. Description: black satin - accordian pleated to open and fold - ornate carved pattern on each wooden slat.

White Feather Fan. Material: feather, wood, metal, textile. Size: 18" W. x 13 1/2" L. Description: white, downy feathers attached to white painted wooden slats; white heavy cotton backing glued to slats and feathers fold in accordian pleats when closed; gold tainted design on each slat; gold colored ring holds slats together at bottom; pink satin ribbon bow attached to ring.

Rev. William Edward Griffith. 4 1/2" x 3" black ink on white card, a calling card or trade card for Rev. William Edward Griffith, of the First Congregational Church, Waseca, Minnesota; an oval portrait photograph of Griffith is printed on front, Parsonage address is listed at 605 Wood Street; reverse side lists his sermons for Februaru 6, 10, 20 and 27.

Mabel Poplow. 2-3/4" x 3-3/4" black and white photograph of a child identified as Mabel Poplow, b. 1909, d. 1914; daughter of Albert and Elsie Poplow; photographed by Obermeyer, Waseca, Minn.

Ella and Otto Poplow. 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" postcard photograph of a couple identified on the back as Ella & Otto Poplow; postcard published by Kruxo.