Material: textile, metal. (a) Dress: Size: 26" W. cuff to cuff x 43" L. Description: black taffeta with black floral pattern throughout - below knee length - round scoop neckline - short cap sleeves - straight skirt - belt loops at each side of waistline - back closure with zipper - back label: "Size 18". (b) Belt. Size: 1 1/2" W. x 36 1/2" L. Description: black fabric same as dress - lined with black vinyl - one end tapers to a point with 5 holes for adjustment - metal buckle covered with b ... more

Woman's Jacket. Material: textile. Size: 14" W. shoulder to shoulder x 25" L. Description: black lace and black sheer nylon lace bodice, back and sleeves; sheer nylon bottom scalloped edge of jacket, lower portion of long sleeves and edging around front opening; jacket open to the front.

Pink Taffeta/Organza Dress. Material: textile and metal. (a) Dress. Size: 49" W. x 45" L. Description: pink nylon organza over pink taffeta - mid-calf length - V-neckline with small pointed satin collar - front bodice closure with four satin covered round buttons - long sheer organza sleeves with 2" W. rolled back satin cuffs each trimmed with one pink fabric covered button. (b) Belt. Size: 1 1/4" W. x 30" L. Description: pink organza back with stiffened fabric and vinyl - 5 punched holes i ... more

Material: textile and metal. (a) Dress. Size: 21 1/2" W. at hemline x 40" L. Description: brown leafy pattern on cream background - polyester - mid calf length - scoop neckline - three vertical tucks at each shoulder provide fullness over front bodice - 3/4 length sleeves - straight skirt sewn to bodice at waistline - one brown thread belt loop at right waistline - front pockets with diagonal line at each side below waistline - back closure with long zipper, one hook and eye at back neckline ... more

Floral Patterned Dress and Bolero Jacket. Material: textile and metal. (a) Jacket. Material: textile, metal. Size: 52" W. cuff to cuff x 18" L. Description: floral patterned rayon acetate bolero style jacket in browns, rust, gold, on a cream colored background, brown taffeta lining; wide, over the shoulder shawl collar faced with brown taffeta, scoop neckline, collar meets and closes with snaps at front neckline; front collar has three horizontal tucks on each side over upper bodice and a ... more

Material: textile, metal, wood. (a) Dress. Size: 51" cuff to cuff x 42" L. Description: brown leaf patterned brushed rayon knit lilned with brown taffeta - mid calf length - scoop neckline - 3/4 length sleeves - skirt attached to bodice at waitline - waistline encircled with a 1/2" W. band of same fabric - small corded bow with two bigger same fabric tassles cut in shape of leaf attached at left waistline - back closure with long zipper, hook and eye. (b) Pin. Size: 2" W. x 3 1/2" L. Descript ... more

Mother of the Groom Dress: Mrs. Herb Noetzel. Material: textile and metal. Two piece dress. (a) Jacket. Size: 14" W. shoulder to shoulder x 26 1/2" L. Description: olive green iridescent taffeta; short-sleeved high neckline with Peter Pan collar and front closure from neckline to waistline with 8 fabric covered buttons; 6" L. peplum flounce sewn to bodice at waistline, side sections each have two horizontal 1" tucks and are gathered to waistline; designer label: "Adrian Tabin Fashions". (b) ... more

White Terrycloth Bed Jacket. Material: textile. Size: 25" W. x 20" L. Description: white cotton terrycloth bed jacket drape designed as one piece top that opens in the front and is secured with two crocheted buttons at top opening, one button also has a crocheted loop to fasten over the opposing button; similar buttons and loops secure under the arms to form loose sleeves; entire garment is edged with pink crocheted trim.

Material: textile. Size: 15" W. x 31 1/2" L. Description: off-white wool "shortie" coat - 3" W. x 3" L. fleur de lis pillow quilted design over front, back and sleeves - ivory taffeta lining - small, round notched collar with lapels - front opening from V-neckline to hemline - 5" L. slash pockets on each side of lower front coat - 1" W. x 12" L. ivory colored taffeta straps sewn inside both sides coat front for hand clasps - long, set-in sleeves - 2" W. rolled up cuffs.

Sage Cotton Raincoat. Material: textile, plastic. Size: 16" W. shoulder to shoulder x 45 1/2" L. Description: sage green cotton duck - back upper bodice lined with same fabric - below knee length - narrow two pointed collar - front closure fromm high neckline to below waistline with six green buttons and buttonholes - long set in sleeves - two very large pockets on each side of fron coat with vertical flap openings that each close with one button and buttonholes - designer label inside upper ... more

Michele Curran as Child. 3 1/4" x 4 3/4" black and white photograph of Michele Curran as a child, about one year old; wearing a dress, white anklets and shoes, and locket and bracelet; photographed by Parkside Studios.

Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad. M & St. L Railroad Train Engine No. 454. 13 1/2" x 7 1/2" black and white photograph of a M & St. L train engine No. 454, on the tracks at an unidentified station; Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad engine; unidentified engineer is leaning out the window at the throttle.

Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad. M & St. L Railroad Doodlebug Train. 13 1/2" x 8" black and white photograph of the M & St. L Doodlebug post passenger train, that provided service to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul; shown here c. 1950s at the Great Northern Train Station in Minneapolis, Minn.; engine No. GE-25.

Ivory Colored Dress with Pink Sash. Material: textile, shell. Size: 18" W. x 31" L. Description: ivory colored cotton dress; round neckline lower in back; front bodice panel overlay extends from waistline over shoulders to form a wide square cut collar at back bodice neckline; bodice panel is edged with white lace that extends vertically up both sides of bodice, over shoulders caps and around back collar; skirt gathered to waistline and has white belt loops holding a pink grosgrain ribbon tie; ... more

Material: textile, metal. Size: 33" W. x 37" L. Description: maroon rayon blend knit - white polka-dot pattern - V-neckline - long white two-pointed collar trimmed with white lace and a red strawberry with green leaf applique on each point - short puffed sleeves with white eyelet band trim edged with white lace - skirt attached to bodice at waistline - sash at each side seam to tie in back - closure with metal zipper, hook and eye in long neckline placket.

Black Velvet Dress. Material: textile, metal. Size: 26" W. x 32" L. Description: black velvet, black taffeta lining, white trim edging the wide round neckline; elasticized waistline with black chain stitch belt loops; set-in long sleeves with very full 10" W. ruffle edged with white lace at wrist line; bodice and skirt fully lined with black taffeta; back closure with long zipper, hook and eye in neckline placket. (b) Belt. Description: Long black silk belt.

Material: textile, metal. Size: 24 1/2" W. x 29 1/2" L. Description: green, black, gray, white cotton plaid - square neckline -skirt gathered to wide lowered waistband - short sleeves - closure with green metal zipper, hook and eye in side placket.

Hunting Party. 4" x 2 1/4" black and white photograph of a group of unidentified men and boys posing outdoors on a farmstead, some holding rifles, hunters; one boy in front is holding a trophy rabbit, another boy holds a football; barn and outbuildings in background; 1950s model automobile on right

Women in Aprons. 4 1/8" x 2 3/8" black and white photograph of a group of seven women posing together outdoors on a farmstead, some wearing aprons; standing beside some 1940s and 1950s vintage automobiles; barn in background; same setting as in Accession 1.03.85.11

Girls Posing on Farm. 2 3/8" x 4 1/8" black and white photograph of a group of six girls; posing on farmstead, outbuildings in background; see Accession 1.03.85.11 and 12, same setting.

Boys on Bicycle, Automobile. 4" x 2 3/8" black and white photograph of two boys riding bicycles, posing in driveway beside 1950s automobile; unidentified.

Evan, Esther and Elaine Cole. 4 1/4" x 3 5/8" black and white photograph of Evan Cole and Esther Erickson Cole with daughter Elaine Cole, in December 1950; posed together in front of their fireplace; Esther is the daughter of John Albert Erickson and Lillian Erickson.

John and Lillian Erickson, Grandchildren. 4 3/8" x 3 5/8" black and white photograph of John Albert Erickson and Lillian Erickson with their grandchildren, Jean, Bill and John Buzenberg, the children of their daughter Mildred; John Albert is the brother of George Erickson, a.k.a. Eugene Iverd; painting on wall behind them.

Herman and Othelia Peterson. 3" x 3" black and white photograph of Herman Peterson and his wife, Othelia Larson Peterson, known as Teal Peterson; on their 40th wedding anniversary; Herman Peterson, b. 1883, d. 1962; Hilma Othelia Larson Peterson, b. 1884, d. 1969; married in 1910. (dates from Vista Lutheran Church records)

Johnson Residence. 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" black and white photograph of a group of four people; unidentified; an older woman, middle and a family with one daughter about 10 years old; standing in front of brick house which was Everett Johnson's house; note on back reads, "Isn't Eric's oldest girl (Sandra) nice looking?" Same woman in Accession 1.03.85.41 and 1.03.85.42