Erickson Mother and Daughter: Matilda and Helen. 4" x 2 3/8" black and white photograph of Matilda Erickson, left, with her daughter, Helen Erickson, right; posed standing outdoors beside their home in Waseca, Minn.
Silver Bird Napkin Ring. Material: metal. Size:1 3/4" W. x 3 3/4" L. x 2 3/8" H. Color and description: silver plated napkin ring beaded at both rims - songbird on wishbone shaped twig motif soldered to one side - etched into the ring: "Sincere Wishes".
Man in Hat Holding Baby Outdoors. 4 1/8" x 2 3/8" black and white photograph of a man holding a small baby, standing outdoors beside a black car and a white clapboard house; he is wearing a fedora hat and suit, both unidentified.
Baby in Wicker Carriage on Porch. 5 1/4" x 3" black and white photograph of a small baby laying in a wicker buggy on a front porch of a house; unidentified.
Tudor House at 3rd Avenue Waseca. 4" x 2 1/4" black and white photograph of a house, identified as 924 3rd Avenue N.E., Waseca, Minn.; a two-story stucco with some tudor-styling on upper front exterior; some red brick added around front entrance.
Matilda Erickson. 2 1/4" x 4" black and white photograph of Matilda Erickson, mother of George Erickson, wife of John Erickson; shown standing outdoors beside a stucco and vine-covered house, at 924 3rd Avenue N.E., circa 1920.
Carl Erickson Sitting on a Fence. 2 1/8" x 3" black and white photograph of Carl Erickson as a young man, brother of George Erickson; shown sitting on a fence wearing suit and hat.
Erickson Thanksgiving Table. 3" x 2 1/8" black and white photograph of the Thanksgiving table at the Erickson house, circa 1920 or earlier; shows the roasted turkey at the head of the table, glasses of wine, bowls of mashed potatoes, bread and more.
Lida Erickson with Telephone. 2 1/4" x 4" black and white photograph of Lida Erickson, sister of George Erickson, on the telephone, a candlestick model telephone; she's wearing a dress with large white square collar and a large belt.
Matilda Nelson Erickson, Helen and John Erickson. 3 1/8" x 2 1/4" black and white photograph of Mr. and Mrs. John Erickson, and daughter, Helen, seated on a bench in a garden or yard; L-R: Matilda Nelson Erickson, Helen Erickson and John Erickson.
Erickson Family Photo: Carl, Matilda Albert, Helen, George and Lida. 3 7/8" x 2 1/4" black and white photograph of the Erickson family, posing outdoors beside a stucco house; L-R: (standing) Carl Erickson, Matilda Erickson, Albert Erickson; (seated, front) Helen Erickson, George Erickson, and Lida Erickson.
George or Albert Erickson Photo. 2 1/4" x 4" black and white photograph of George Erickson or Albert Erickson , dressed in shawl-collared sweater and knit hat and gloves, standing in front of a stucco wall.
Basket. Material: grass. Size: 11" diameter x 3" H. Dscription: light brown sweet grass fiber braided and then woven into circular pattern; smooth pink reed woven to form bottom and upper edge design. Two smaller baskets are attached to interior to hold small tools or notions. ((b) Lid. Material: grass. Size:11 1/2" diameter x 2" H. Description: light brown fibers and smooth pink reed woven in a circular pattern; handle at center top is woven grass fiber braided and attached to form a loop.
Hem Marker. Material: metal, paper. Size: 3" W. x 4" L. x 9" H. Description: silver tone metal - rectangular base inset with vertical metal ruler - paper insert in ruler - black incremental numbers vertically stamped from 1-8 - metal guide moves up and down the ruler with locking thumb screw - base stamped: "The 'Only Grande' Skirt Marker Patented".
Braid Binding. Material: textile, paper, metal. Size: 5" diameter x 3/4" H. Description: black silk binding braid - braid wrapped on white cardboard spool - blue printing front and back spool: "Jewel Art Silk, Binding Braid, Black Color, Line G2612, 36 Yards" - center silver colored metal grommet holds spool together.
Portrait of Young Couple Identified as Tom and Bridget. 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" black and white photograph of a couple identified only as Uncle Tom and Aunt Bridget; photographed by A. S. Hellebo, Janesville; likely McHugo, Lambert or possible Conway and Reibold.
Material: paper. Size: 4 1/4" W. x 9 1/2" L. Description: yellowed paper - information printed on pattern: "Pictorial Review Pattern, #7598, 20 cents, Boy's Suit (Sailor) Sizes 2-8 yesr old."
Material: textile and metal. Size:5" W. x 11 1/2" L. x 2". Description: yellow cotton stuffed with white batten and formed into shape of a woman's leg - covered with black netting and topped with yellow flounce and ecru lace - metal ring at top for hanging.
Dress. Material: textile. Size: 34 1/2" W. x 48 1/2" L. Description: cream silk; scooped round neckline, short sleeves, sides cut straight, dropped waistline, 4 ruffled layers of sheer fabric on each side, sheer fabric edge around neckline and sleeves.
Men Observing Swimmers at Elks Park Beach on Clear Lake. Elks Park. Elk's Park. Material: paper. Size: 40" x 4 5/8". Description: black and white panoramic photograph of the beach on Clear Lake known as Elks Park Beach; a large group of men and boys are seated on benches and on the ground watching the swimmers and lake activity; a few people are in row boats; many swimmers; water play apparatus include water slides, swings, diving platforms; photographed by Wm. Stiehl.
Elks Park Beach at Clear Lake. Elks Park. Elk's Park. Material: paper. Size: 40" x 4 5/8". Description: black and white panoramic photograph of the beach on Clear Lake known as Elks Park Beach; a large group of men and boys are seated on benches and on the ground watching the swimmers and lake activity; a few people are in row boats; many swimmers; water play apparatus include water slides, swings, diving platforms; photographed by Wm. Stiehl."
Elks Park Beach at Clear Lake. Elks Park. Elk's Park. Material: paper. Size: 40" x 4 5/8". Description: black and white panoramic photograph of the beach on Clear Lake known as Elks Park Beach; a large group of men and boys are seated on benches and on the ground watching the swimmers and lake activity; a few people are in row boats; many swimmers; water play apparatus include water slides, swings, diving platforms; Maplewood Park is visible across the lake; photographed by Wm. Stiehl."
Elks Park Beach on Clear Lake. Elks Park. Elk's Park. Material: paper. Size: 40" x 4 5/8". Description: black and white panoramic photograph of the beach on Clear Lake known as Elks Park Beach; a large group of men and boys are seated on benches and on the ground watching the swimmers and lake activity; a few people are in row boats; many swimmers; water play apparatus include water slides, swings, diving platforms; Maplewood Park is visible across the lake; photographed by Wm. Stiehl."
Pink Lace Gown of Josie Preston Leuthold. Material: textile, metal. Size: 51" W. cuff to cuff x 52" L. Description: pink lace and net floor-length gown with a long-sleeved lace overblouse, three horizontal pin tucks near waistline center front and sewn to pink net skirt; V-neckline with small pink lace insert; left side closure with snap assemblies, hooks and eyes; narrow pink fabric belt is attached to waistline.
Burgundy Lace Gown of Josie Preston Leuthold. Material: textile, metal. Size: 31" W. x 51 1/2" L. Description: wine-colored lace floor-length gown and velvet sash with snap closure; scooped neckline trimmed at top center with small diamond-shaped metal pendant covered with dress fabric and suspended on a short slender cord that weights the neckline slightly downward; sleeveless with loosely draped overlay sleeve caps of same dress fabric; back neckline has a peek-a-boo slit from neckline to m
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