Black Wool Dress. Material: textile, metal, plastic. Size: 36" W. x 44" L. Description: black wool serge - bodice lined with tan course muslin - mid-calf length hemline - V-neckline with self tie - double-breasted look with vertical two rows of four buttons from upper bodice to below waistline - 3/4 length set-in sleeves - two deep inverted pleats in skirt front - closure with two snaps at left shoulder.

Material: textile and plastic. Size: 65" W. cuff to cuff x 48" L. Description: black twill wool - coat style dress - ankle length hemline - V-neckline with small pointed collar - closure with 5 buttons down center of dress to below waistline - dropped waistline - slash pocket at each side at hipline - long sleeves each trimmed at the lower edge with a vertical row of three black buttons.

Material: textile and metal. Size: 55" W. cuff to cuff x 50 1/2" L. Description: black wool serge - ankle length hemline - coat-style shift - neckline plunges to below waistline with narrow lapels edged with narrow black braid - inner bodice insert of multi-colored cotton shows between lapels at center bodice and is attached to brown cotton lining that closes with hooks and eyes - 3/4 length sleeves - decorative black cord trim forms a design at both sides of hipline.

Harriet Hughes. 1" x 1 1/8" black and white photograph of a woman identified on back as Harriet Hughes; shown wearing a cloche-style hat with embroidered or appliqued floral decoration; photograph fading.

Maplewood Park Counselor Cabin. 2 3/8" x 4 1/8" black and white photograph of a counselor's cabin in Maplewood Park, Waseca, Minn.; shows a log cabin with fieldstone chimney in wooded area; an unidentified young girl is leaving the cabin door. Maplewood Park was used for camping and hiking for many years by Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups.

Maplewood Park Canoe Tilts. 4 1/8" x 2 3/8" black and white photograph of canoe tilts in Maplewood Park; Maplewood Park was used for camping and hiking by Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups for many years.

Material: textile, plastic, metal. (a) Jacket. Size: 20 1/2" W. (hipline) x 27 1/2" L. Description: black gabardine lined with black taffeta - rolled collar with wing lapels - black handsewn topstitching along edge of collar and lapels - long set-in sleeves - front closure with one button - two decorative vertical open darts on each side of jacket front each highlighted at the bottom edge with a black diamond shaped brocade trim - black fabric lined with plastic underarm dress shields - white ... more

Cel Curran. 2" x 3" black and white photograph of Cel Curran as a young woman, posed standing outdoors beside a white house; wearing a print dress.

Cel Curran. 2" x 3" black and white photograph of Cel Curran; posed standing outdoors wearing a fur-trimmed coat and cloche-style hat in the back yard; a wood church building with gothic stained glass window is visible in far background.

Black Taffeta Gown. Material: textile and metal. (a) DressSize: 11 3/4"' W. shoulder to shoulder x 59" L. Description: black taffeta - black on black floral pattern - sweetheart design front neckline (squared and then curves downward to a point) - large pouf short sleeves - empire waistline - bodice gathered to raised waistband for fullness - side closure with zipper - floor length in front with longer hemline train in back. (b) Belt. Size: 1" W. x 27" L. Description: black taffeta same as go ... more

Black Plush Coat. Material: textile, plastic, metal. (a) Coat. Size: 14" shoulder to shoulder x 48" L. Description: black plush simulated fur with black quilted satin lining; mid calf length full coat with narrow round collar and front closure from high neckline to below waistline with four buttons and loops; long set in sleeves with black satin lining and elasticized wrists; banded diagonal slash pockets on each side of coat at hip line; designer labels inside right coat skirt: "Genuine Hudso ... more

Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad. M & St. L Railroad Brass Utility Key. Material: metal. (a) Size: 3/4" W. x 1 5/8" L. Description: brass railroad key - round shaft with molded key at end - other end circular and open to accept key chain - stamped "Dept". (b) Size: 5/8" W. x 1 1/4" L. Description: brass key similar to artifact "a" - both threaded through with small brass ball chain.

Sacred Heart Church and High School Aerial View. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph postcard, an aerial view of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and High School; shows rectory, 2nd Avenue N.W. and southern shore of Loon Lake.

Waseca Baseball Club: Brown, Larson. 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" black and white photograph postcard of the Waseca Baseball Club circa 1930s; identified, (front, center) Kenneth Brown or "Shine" Brown, club's batboy; and Adolph Larson, fourth from left, back row standing; see Accession 91.83.3 for duplicate and more identifications.

Material: textile. Size: 28 3/4" W. x 25" L. Description: white cotton with blue embroidered trim - floor length style - round neckline overcast with medium blue crocheted edging - blue floral design embroidered below neckline - 3/4 length sleeves - ruffled cuff edged with blue crocheted trim - 8 1/2" L. open placket at back neckline.

Material: textile. Size: 27" W. x 30" L. Description: white with tiny pink polkadots - floor length style - round neckline with drawstring tie - short sleeves - banded cuffs trimmed with white featherstitch embroidery - front closure with neckline tie and one white button and buttonhole.

Child's Swimming Suit. Material: textile. Size: 9" W. x 18" L. Description: red, white horizontally striped wool knit top attached to a solid blue wool knit bottom with short pant legs; V-neckline front and back; sleeveless; narrow shoulder straps; 3 belt loops, belt missing.

Tractor and Cultivator in Field. 3" x 2" black and white photograph of a tractor and cultivator in the field.

Herter's Duck and Goose Calling Record. Material: vinyl, paper. Size: 7" diameter with a 1 1/2" center hole. Description: black recording disk; tan center front and reverse circular labels: "Herter's Inc. Waseca, Minnesota, since 1893, 45 R.P.M."; double sided; both sides entitled: "Duck And Goose Calling By Russell Hofmeister & Roy Miller - World's Greatest Duck And Goose Callers; Announced by Rex Kastner".

Donald Brown. 4" x 6 1/4" black and white photograph; Donald C. Brown, father of Wayne "Bumps" Brown and Grove Brown; "graduated from New Richland High School, learned the printer's trade in his father's newspaper office at New Richland. Later was in partnership with Herbert Sivert, and they purchased the New Richland Star which they published for several years. He came to Waseca in 1924, joined the Waseca Journal staff and in 1927 bought half interest from the late W. A. Clement and became edit ... more

Harold Sunde. 3" x 4" black and white photograph of Harold Sunde, "born in New Richland, Minn., where he has spent his entire life. He is the son of Paul Sunde, the first merchant of New Richland, a graduate of New Richland High School in the second class of the school. He was associated with his father in the mercantile business for many years. Later his brother-in-law, J. W. Romine, became a partner in the firm, and that firm was known for many years as the Sunde-Romine Mercantile Company. It ... more

Material: textile and metal. Size: 49" W. (skirt) x 54" L. Description: ivory chiffon - round neckline - sleeveless - inverted V inserts create front bodice design - fabric gathered diagonally to inserts on each side of bustline to create fullness - two large same fabric rosettes placed diagonally on right bodice from bustline to waistline - skirt gored to create fullness - right side closure with three snaps.

Thelma Herter Nightgown. Material: textile. Size: 20" W. x 57" L. Description: coral satin, full length gown; sleeveless with a deep v-neckline front and back; ecru appliqued lace panel on each side of plunging neckline and at center of empire waistline; one narrow tie remains at right waistline.

New Richland Produce Company. 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" black and white reprint photograph of the rear or back of the New Richland Produce Company owned by Jean Horn, located in New Richland across from the Congregational Church; a contractor's truck is parked nearby; some demolition on the right looks like part of an older addition was removed.

New Richland Produce Company. 6 1/2" x 4 1/8" black and white reprint photograph of the New Richland Produce Company in New Richland, Minnesota; owned by Jean Horn; shows a two-story wood-frame building with many windows; exterior signs hanging, "Eggs Cream Feeds", "Poultry", "Nutrena"; many 1930s and earlier model automobiles, cars are parked on the muddy street; a barn and garage are visible down the street.