U.S. Navy Nurse Uniform. Material: textile. Description: white cotton sash.
Black Straw with Pink Rim. Material: straw, textile. Size: 10 1/2" W. x 11" L. x 2 3/4" H. Description: black straw crown, pink rolled straw brim attached to crown dips slightly in the front; black silk hatband encircles crown and culminates in a large looped bow worn to the front; course black net attached to hatband on both sides and extends part way over face.
PLACEHOLDER Material: paper. Size: 6" W. x 9" L. Description: blue paperback - 181 pages - title: "Kindred of James and Joanne Schultz".
PLACEHOLDER Material: paper. Size: 9" W. x 11 1/2" L. Description: blue booklet - title: "Brattland, Olson, Hellem/Halvorson, Knutson, Newton Family Histories".
U.S. Navy Socks. Material: textile. Size: (a, b). 5" W. at top x 11" L. sole x 32 5/8" L. Description: heavy gray wool knit over the knee U.S. Navy Uniform socks, ribbed uppers; stamped black lettering on foot: "12" and "USN Contract NXS-X-53126".
U.S. Navy Pants. Material: textile, metal. Size: 23" W. x 51" L. Description: U.S. Navy Uniform - olive green cotton - U.S.N. insulated overalls - labeled: "Navy Department Contract NXsX 96638 - Medium" - fleece insulated - patch pockets in front and back - four button front closure - straps cross in back, hook, and extend over shoulders to clip on front metal buttons.
Material: textile. Size: 35" square. Description: U.S. Navy Uniform - black silk square - three stripe border interwoven around all edges.
U. S. Navy Cap. Material: textile. Size: 9 3/4" diameter. Description: U.S. Navy Uniform - brimless hat - headband around crown forms bow on one side - gold stamp on front: "U.S. Navy".
Material: textile, metal. Size: 16" W. x 41 1/2" L. Descrption: navy blue wool - flap front closure - waistline tab button closure - square panel with four buttons on each side extends up and over front of abdomen to waistline - lace-up closure in back - bell bottom style pant legs - green embroidered label inside: "D.B. Hoversten".
World War II U. S. Navy Uniform Patch of Dave Hoversten. Material: textile. Size: Description: U.S. Navy Uniform white, red and black wool Navy Insignia of White Eagle and quarter moon with three stripes to be worn on upper sleeve of the Navy jumper.
U.S. Navy Cap. Material: textile. Size: 7" diameter. Description: U.S. Navy Uniform - white cotton sailor hat - 2 1/2" W. upturned cuff all around - inside label: "7 3/8".
U.S. Navy Face Mask. Material: textile, metal. Size: 15" W. x 15" L. Description: U.S. Navy Uniform - navy blue wool - white felt lining - face mask - eye openings - loose flap snaps over mouth area - perforated breathing holes - strap extends over top - side strap links to upper strap and snaps on one side - inner flap extends around neck area and is secured with two buttons on back.
U.S. Navy Jacket. Material: textile, metal. Size: 26" W. x 28" L. Description: U.S. Navy Uniform - olive green cotton jacket - water proofed - hood attached to jacket at back neckline - closure with laces from chin area down front of bodice - long sleeves - two buttons at wristline - stamped on left bodice: "U.S.N."
World War II Navy Jacket. Material: textile, metal, plastic. Size: 21 1/2" W. x 27" L. Description: olive green wool, fleece lining and collar; front closure with buttons and zipper (two buttons missing); one slash pocket on each side of jacket front; inside tag: "Navy Dept. Contract NYsx 73286, size 36"; stamped on upper left coat: "USN"; stamped on back: "Hoversten D.B."
Material: textile, metal, plastic. Size: 1/2" W. x 1 3/8" L. Description: U.S. Navy Uniform - clear plastic-coated multi-colored, vertically striped ribbon wrapped around metal bar - WWII Victory Medal Ribbon Bar worn above ribbon bar (#58.90.4h) on left breast of jumper (#58.90.4c) - reverse side: pin and pressure cap.
Material: metal, textile. Size: 1/2" W. x 4 1/8" L. Description: multi-colored grosgrain ribbons wrapped around rectangular aluminum bar - (1) blue, white, black and red vertical stripes represent American Campaign; (2) yellow, white and red vertical stripes with two bronze stars represent the Asia/Pacific Campaign; (3) red, blue, white and one bronze star represent Liberation Medal, Philippines - reverse side: straight pin and rotator safety catch. Attaches to ribbon bar (#58.90.4g) and worn
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Herter's Store After Fire. 3-1/8" x 1-7/8" black and white photograph of the fire damage as viewed from the back; of Herter's which burned on January 9, 1942.
Didra Apothecary Jar. Material: glass, metal, paper. Size: 2" diameter x 2 5/8" H. Description: white glass ointment jar with black enameled metal lid; white paper lid encircles container printed: "Didra Drug Company, On The Corner Since 1887 Waseca, Minn.; typewritten: No. " 266239, Dr. Gallagher, Use as directed. Miss C. Magner 8.26.42".
Ivory Satin, Long Sleeved Dress of Elaine Tenney Herbig. Material: textile, metal. Size: 13" W. at waistline x 75" L. x 330" around hemline. Description: cream colored satin gown; long sleeves extend to a point over back of hand with a vertical row of eight satin covered buttons at wrist; modified V-neckline; back closure with fourteen satin covered 3/8" W. buttons extending from neckline to waistline; modified princess waistline; left side zipper closure; slightly gathered skirt from sides and
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World War II Army Uniform Hat. Material: textile, leather, metal. Size: 11" diameter. Description: olive drab wool with brown leather headband and visored brim; "enlisted man" cap; two brass buttons; cap badge; part of ensemble: U.S. Army Uniform - #1.95.6 a-m.
World War II Army Uniform Jacket. Material: textile, metal. Size: 23" W. x 30" L. Description: olive drab wool jacket, hip length, v-neckline, collar with lapels; front closure from neckline to hemline with four brass buttons; long sleeves; four pockets trimmed with four brass buttons; back side shoulder pleats, waist band, vertical vent; Combat Infantryman badge on left jacket; unidentified badge on upper right; left shoulder displays China-Burma-India Army Ground Forces insignia; two lapel
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World War II Army Uniform Shirt. Material: textile, metal. Size: 14 1/2" W. at shoulder x 32" L. Description: olive drab wool, long sleeved shirt; three-stripe rank insignia on each sleeve, two-stripe combat/overseas bars on left sleeve, three snaps on left shoulder sleeve, one breast pocket on each side close with buttons; two buttons on each cuff; seven-button front closure; two buttons under back collar. Part of ensemble U.S. Army Uniform, #1.95.6 A-M.
World War II Military Sweater. Material: textile, buttons. Size: 18" W. x 25" L. Description: olive drab wool knit pullover, crew collar, five-button front closure; long sleeves.
World War II Army Uniform Spat. Material: textile, metal. Size: 5" W. x 8 1/2" L. Description: black felt spat with elastic stirrup extending from one bottom side to the other; closure with four black snaps. One pair part of U.S. Army Uniform, #1.95.6 A-M.
Material: leather, textile, metal. (a) Suitcase. Size: 25 1/2" W. x 19 1/2" H. Description: olive green cloth bag - metal zipper around bag - metal zippered pockets on each side - brown leather handles - white print at top: "Army Air Forces" - black stamp on side: "Robert J. Greer (b) Hooked hanger. Material: wood and metal. Size: 8 3/4" W. x 16 1/2" L. x 1/4" thick. Description: wooden hanger with metal hook at top. (c) Hooked hanger. Material: wood and metal. Size: 8 3/4" W. x 16 1/2" L. x
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