The focus of the historical collection includes the following areas:
- Rural education in Iowa (1850 – 1955)
- UNI campus (1886 – present)
- Costumes, Midwest (clothing 1850 – present)
- Currency, international
History
Displaying 1 - 100 of 10504
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| 1 | 1980.53.0003 | Currency | Q24010A, 50 Yuan Front: Portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen; Back: The Chung-Shan building. Color: BL,RD,WH |
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| 2 | 1978.35.0002 | Program | Commencmeent, UNI, May 13, 1978. 39 pages. Color: GD |
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| 3 | 1976.46.0009 | Brochure | Brochure, "Where's Boston?" Brochure for an exhibit of Boston held at Prudential Center to be shown from June 1975 through Dec. 1976. |
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| 4 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0004 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 9030 (1970). Dress in 3 lengths; sz. 11/12 . Color: TN |
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| 5 | 11.11.11.0094 | Print, photographic | Color: BR |
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| 6 | 1977.58.88.0023 | Postcard | Seven Mile Bridge to Key West, Florida. Color: ml |
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| 7 | 1978.51.6.0088 | Currency | State of Louisiana currency, October 10, 1862, five dollars, serial no. 20830. Shows the state seal featuring a pelican on the left, Valor slaying Northern aggression at the center, and a farmer tending his rice on the right. |
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| 8 | 00.39.0003 | Pencil | From building of ISTC. |
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| 9 | 1981.0003 | Label, address | Iowa State Teachers college (ISTC) cloth address tag; treated white canvas material, black print, " FROM-" Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls, Iowa TO-------": brass grommet fitting. Color: BK,WH |
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| 10 | 1993.5.0012 | Newspaper | "The College Eye", February 23, 1934. Cost, 5 cents. Color: WH,BK |
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| 11 | 1978.51.20.0010 | Currency | Five pesos. 5 Pesos El Estado De Chihuahua 1914 Mexico. Francisco I. Madero left, Gov. A. Gonzales right. Color: WH RD BL BK |
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| 12 | UNIM1994.14.0214 | Pattern | Sewing patterns for soft-sculpted dolls. A. McCall's - 1. 9091 (19800, 2. 9286 (1984), 3. 8796 (1983), 4. 9130 (1984), 5. 9074 (1984) B. Alice Brooks - 1. 7422 (n.d.) C. Globe Sunday Newspaper - 1. Cabbage Patch Kid (1985) |
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| 13 | 1978.51.6.0025 | Currency | Massachusetts-Bay, May 5, four Spanish milled dollars, serial no. 533. Circular hole in center. Printed in red and black inks. The emblem on the back depicts a bowl containing weights sitting on top of an acanthus bush with the motto: "AUT MORS AUTAVITA...RA". The paper is watermarked "UNITED STATES." Color: BK,WH |
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| 14 | UNIM1996.4.3a.0001 | Pattern | Butterick patterns (no date). 3151 Dress w/belt; sz. A (8-10-12). Color: TN |
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| 15 | 11.11.11.0169 | Postcard | "Bridle Path and Picnic Tables, Josh Higgins State Parkway. |
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| 16 | 1972.1.0003 | Courier & Ives; from 1971 calendar; "Fruit piece". Color: ML |
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| 17 | 1978.51.6.0125 | Currency | Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of March 3, fifteen cents. Fourth issue featuring Miss Liberty. Color: BK,WH |
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| 18 | UNIM1996.4.1d.0003 | Pattern | McCall's Pattern 2319 (1970). Dress in 3 versions & scarf; sz. 14. Color: CR |
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| 19 | 11.11.11.0053 | Print, photographic | Photo, hand colored. Geyser. Dark wood frame. |
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| 20 | 1991.36.0005 | Book | "Public School Methods, Vol. 5''. 557 pp. Color: BK,WH |
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| 21 | 1991.36.0006 | Book | "Public School Methods, Vol. 6''. 542 pp. Color: BK,WH |
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| 22 | 1980.53.0004 | Currency | Numbered 63054190, 100 Yuan Color: GR,RD,WH |
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| 23 | 11.11.11.0255 | Clasp | Color: RD |
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| 24 | 1977.004 | Program | Alpha Shakespearean Literary Society. The outer front cover bears an illustrated outdoor scene in the upper left corner, and is entitled, "Closing Program of the Alpha, Shakesperian, and Philomathean Literary Societies, of ISNS. At Normal chapel, Monday December 14th, 1885, 7:30 P. M." The borders of the cover are decorated with a lined and laced design. The body of the program lists that evening's activities, such as musical recitals, essays, and debate competitions. Although stained and soild from age, the program is of a very good condition. The card was printed by Gazette Print. Color: BK,WH |
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| 25 | 1976.48.0004 | Letter | Letter pertaining to three photos (76.48.0012-.003). a. Letter to UNI Museum. b. Envelope containing 76.48.004a. |
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| 26 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0005 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 8367 (1969). Dress or jumper in 2 lengths; sz. 11/12. Color: TN |
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| 27 | 11.11.11.0096 | Metal fragment | From bridle. |
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| 28 | 1977.58.88.0024 | Postcard | New Bridge to Sanibel and Captiva Islands near Fort Myers Beach. Color: ml |
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| 29 | 1978.51.6.0089 | Currency | Hadley Falls Bank, Massachusetts State currency, Holyoke, ten dollars, no date. Picture of hillside and dam. Color: BK,WH |
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| 30 | 11.11.11.0309 | Postcard | Mosasaur, Cretaceous marine lizard; plesiosaur; saber-toothed tiger; early camel; unnamed mammal; 3-toed horse. |
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| 31 | 1989.26.0001 | Clock | Square faced. |
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| 32 | 1993.5.0014 | Newspaper | "The College Eye", February 23. Cost, 5 cents. Color: BK,WH |
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| 33 | 1978.51.20.0011 | Currency | Ten pesos. El Estado De Chihuahua 1914 Mexico. Francisco I. Madero left, Gov. A. Gonzales right. Color: WH GR BK BL |
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| 34 | UNIM1994.14.0215 | Pattern | Sewing patterns for stuffed animals. A. McCall's - 1. 8951 (1984), 2. 2196 (1985), 3. 2198 (1985), 4. 8865 (1983) B. Simplicity - 1. 6143 (1983) C. Butterick - 1. 423 (1980), 2. 6233 (1980), 3. 6353 (1983) |
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| 35 | 1998.17.0001 | Hat | Headpiece. Wire is shaped to create two flowers, each with five petals. Three wires connect the two flowers. These three wires begin at the center of the flower and gently arch to the conter of the other flower. The wires are covered with velvet. The combinarion of the velvet and wire resemble pipe cleaners. |
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| 36 | 1978.51.6.0026 | Currency | March 6, fifty pounds, serial no. 1214. Numbered and signed in light brown inks with the vertical signature of Gibbes near the left border quite faded. The seal (39mm) depicts military trophies with the motto: ANIMIS OPISBUSQUE PARATI . (Prepared both in spirit and military might). The back contains a geometric design with the motto DEUS PUGNAVIT ET DISSIPANTUR (God has fought and they were dispersed) along the sides in scrolls Color: BK,BR,CR |
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| 37 | UNIM1996.4.3a.0002 | Pattern | Butterick pattern (no date). 6103. Semi-fitted flared dress; sz. Petite. Color: TN |
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| 38 | 11.11.11.0170 | Blueprint | East stadium, #269. ISTC? |
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| 39 | 1972.1.0004 | Courier & Ives; from 1971 calendar; "Flushing a Woodcock". Color: ML |
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| 40 | 1978.51.16.0001 | Currency | Twenty marks. Front: Roman goddess Minerva; Roman god Mercury; Back: Man in armour; Allegorical woman; Watermark: large ornamental pattern. Color: BR,TN |
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| 41 | 1978.51.6.0129 | Currency | Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of March 3, fifty cents. Fifth issue featuring William H. Crawford, Secretary of the Treasury 1816-1825 Color: BK,WH |
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| 42 | 1997.15.0013 | Hat | Woman's. Bandeau. Formed of velvet covered wire, open in center over crown. Sides (above ears) covered with fabric flowers variegated from pink to purple. Purple fabric stamens extend down with purple bead at end. Lavender velvet ribbon forms flat bow 9 1/2" x 1" in front. Lavender net veil, fairly full and long, in front. |
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| 43 | UNIM1996.4.1d.0004 | Pattern | McCall's Pattern. 8973 (1967) Mini dress in 6 versions & shorts; sz 12. Color: CR |
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| 44 | 11.11.11.0054 | Print, photographic | Oak framed. Lake Louise, British Columbia. Color: BK,WH |
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| 45 | 1991.36.0007 | Book | "Home and School Reference Work, Volume 1''. 488 pp. Color: BK,WH |
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| 46 | 11.11.11.0256 | Mount, specimen | Two parts, a. Top. b. Bottom. |
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| 47 | 1990.60.0001 | Book | "Easy Reading". No author or date. 59 pp. Inscription: "Howard Keyes, 1893". and a letter to "Dear Brother, From Willis Keyes". Color: GN,BK |
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| 48 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0006 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 8639 (1969). Dress; sz. 11/12. Color: TN |
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| 49 | 11.11.11.0097 | Dowel | Four. (Uncataloged). |
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| 50 | 1977.58.88.0025 | Postcard | Sanibel Island Causeway. Sanibel Island. Color: ml |
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| 51 | 1978.51.6.0090 | Currency | State currency, Washtenaw, Michigan, May 1, 1852; one dollar, serial no. 2118. State seal is on the left, 3 maids and an eagle at the center, and farmers and a dog on the right Color: BK,WH |
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| 52 | 1981.24.0015 | Currency | Twenty pesos oro. F. Jose de Caldas; Museo del Oro Color: ML |
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| 53 | 11.11.11.0310 | Picture | Sand painting. Pikes Peak. |
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| 54 | 1993.6.0001 | Sweater | Hand-knit; mohair. Alternates large blocks of blue and green color; lower portion of sleeves green. Size 36. Color: BL,GR |
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| 55 | 1978.51.20.0012 | Currency | Twenty pesos. El Estado De Chihuahua 1914 Mexico. Francisco I. Madero left, Gov. A. Gonzales right. Color: WH GR RD BR |
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| 56 | UNIM1994.14.0216 | Pattern, needlework | a - e. Knit and crochet patterns. a. 7214 knit b. 17750 crochet c. w1018 crochet hat d. w1017 crochet e. 420 crochet |
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| 57 | 1998.17.0007 | Hat | Crocheted white cloche. The material used and the type of stitching used leaves gaps between the crocheted pieces. On one side of the beret is a solid crocheted "flower". This piece was created independently from the beret and sewn on. |
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| 58 | UNIM1996.4.3a.0003 | Pattern | Butterick pattern. (no date). 4828. Maternity dress, top & pants; sz. 8. Color: TN |
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| 59 | 11.11.11.0173 | Blueprint | Museum in physical plant building. Scale 1/8" = 1'0". |
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| 60 | 1978.51.16.0002 | Currency | Twenty marks. Front: Roman goddess Minerva; Roman god Mercury; Back: Man in armour; Allegorical woman; Watermark: large ornamental pattern. Color: BR,TN |
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| 61 | 1997.15.0014 | Hat | Woman's. Bandeau. Base is pink velvet covered wire woven in pattern of open diamonds 2 1/2' wide at sides, 4 1/2' at center. Each end has area of pink feathers lying flat and stems pointing to back. Medium mesh pink veil covers feathers and extends over face. |
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| 62 | 1973.59.0001 | Map | Europe, cloth backed. Done in various colors. In left hand bottom corner in scale indicating steamship routes, railroads, capitals, population of cities. Color: ML |
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| 63 | 1989.35.0001 | Desk, school | Double. |
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| 64 | 2009.10.0013 | Booklet | Tan booklet with no cover. The top of the front page reads "General Announcement; Summer Term 1899". Beneath is an academic calendar for the 1899 - 1900 school year. The back page is part of the course list. Staples on the left side to keep pages together. 12 pages. Color: TN |
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| 65 | UNIM1996.4.1d.0005 | Pattern | McCall's Pattern. 2781 (1971). Dress in 3 versions; sz. 14. Color: CR |
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| 66 | 11.11.11.0055 | Print, photographic | Oak framed. Yosemite Falls. Color: BK,WH |
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| 67 | 1991.36.0008 | Book | "Home and School Reference Work, Volume 2''. pp. 489 - 968. Color: BK,WH |
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| 68 | 11.11.11.0258 | Stamp | Willkie & McNary. |
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| 69 | UNIM1986.14.1979.7.0005 | Vest | Man's novelty-weave, textured; muslin back. Modified fit; belt at back waist. Front closure - 6 pearlized 1/2' stud buttons (top of 1 button missing); machine worked buttonholes. Back of jacket and its facing are plain weave. Belt straps at back waist adjust to fit. 4 welt pockets. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: CR |
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| 70 | 1977.0055 | Magazine | Collection; includes "National Geographic" for June 1934, February 1937, September 1938, January 1947, July 1949, March 1955, January 1962, April through December 19967, January through March 1970; Oceans January through December 1969, February through June 1970; "Sea Frontiers" March/April through September/October 1968, January through December 1969 through 1972, March/April through November/December 1973, January through December 1974 through 1976, January/February through July/August 1977; "Sea Frontiers" Supplements--"Sea Secrets" March, April, May, June, August, September, October, December 1968; January, February, April, May, June, July/August, September, October, November 1969, February through September/October 1970, January through December 1971 through1973, All except July/August 1974, January/February, March/April, July/August 1975. Color: BK,WH |
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| 71 | 1993.24.53.0001 | Envelope | Used as a container for school warrants 1 - 37 for period July 2, 1956 through Jan. 3, 1957. Originally from Young Heating Company, 412 West Third Street, Waterloo, Iowa. "To Rural Box Holder". The names Harry Barck and Andrew Hansen are hand written on front. First name crossed out. |
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| 72 | 2006.3.5.0012 | Article, Magazine | UNI centennial article entitled "1876-1976 UNI Centinnial" Color: wh,bl,or |
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| 73 | 1990.60.0002 | Book | "Lays of Ancient Rome and Other Poems," by Thomas Bibington Macauley. Edited by Franklin T. Baker, 1918. Color: BK,WH |
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| 74 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0007 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 8710 (1970. Mini dress & vest; sz. 11/12. Color: TN |
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| 75 | 11.11.11.0098 | Print, photographic | "Return of the NIghtwatchman". Dark wood frame. Tagged "Copyrighted Photos from Dr. Mawson's Australasian Antartctic Expedition". Color: BK,WH |
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| 76 | 1978.51.6.0091 | Currency | New York State currency, November 1, 1862; City of St. Paul, fifty cents. Picture of plow, baled hay, and yoke Color: BK,WH |
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| 77 | 11.11.11.0311 | Box | "Thirty - Navy". |
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| 78 | 1978.39.0009 | Coin | Rome Follis. 286-305 AD during Emperor Maximiemus' reign. Bronze. |
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| 79 | 1978.51.20.0013 | Currency | Twenty-five centavos. Color: bk,wh,bl |
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| 80 | UNIM1994.14.0217 | Pattern, needlework | Embroidery related patterns a. - x. a - h. tea towels i. crewel picture j. misc. Christmas designs k. Tri-chem hat iron transfers l. Sewing machine embroidery m. Pillows n. quilted pillows o. baby quilt, pillow and toy p. applique blanket q. animal motifs r. baby travel mat s. accesory bags t. patch press - soft box II u. soft box and basket v. chicken kitchen decorations w. corn husk doll x. "baby's blanket" hand puppet |
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| 81 | 1998.17.0008 | Hat | Crocheted cloche. The bottom inch is dark brown yarn. The middle section is 2 1/4" long and is of tan yarn. The rest of the hat is light brown. A "flower" is crocheted and attached near the bottom. The outer edge of the flower is light and dark |
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| 82 | 1990.0030 | Book | "Iowa Geological Survey - Volume VII." Color: BK,WH |
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| 83 | 1993.24.0143 | Receipt | From ISTC to "Ind. Sch Dist. #8" for Campus School tuition in the amount of $80.00 for 1956-57 quarter. Stamped Paid "Jul. 10, 1957." |
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| 84 | UNIM1996.4.3a.0004 | Pattern | Butterick pattern. (no date). 5291. Top & shirts; sz. B (12-24-16). Color: TN |
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| 85 | 2009.8.0001 | Gown, academic | a. gown, b. hood c. cap a. 1 academic gown, black polyester with black velvet that goes around the neckline and extends (in a band down middle pieces) to the bottom front of garment, as well as 3 stripes of velvet (black) along arms and black pleated shoulders, very full sleeves, a button in front on right can be attached to black chord for securing the front as well as a button, in the back of garment for attaching the sash/cape b. 1 academic hood, part of cap and gown outfit, black polyester lined with blue velvet fabric forming a neckline and extending around any edges of the hood, underside of black and blue is a bright yellow polyester, the black and especially blue have been sewn into the yellow, appears hand donw with everything else most likely being machine sewn, one button on front for securing front piece to chord of gown holding everything into place and a button or chord in back for securing cape around body, 4 ft in lenth with 5 " of velvet c. 1 academic cap, black polyester with 2 metallic threaded heads or button tops with a grouping of metallic (gold) chords or strings as the tassel of a larger thread head, tassel is permanetly attached to left front side of cap, flap underneath to secure hat on top of head, 51/2" in length, 7 1/4" in width, the cap is so called a Folding Crown Morterboard Cap, 4 sided with gold metallic tassel in style 94300 (on E.R. Moore's website) Color: Black |
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| 86 | 11.11.11.0179 | Scarf | Scarf? Red and pink checked. Color: RD,PK |
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| 87 | 1978.51.16.0003 | Currency | 100,000 marks. "Reichsbanknote Hunderttausend Mark" Located in the lower left corner is a drawing of a man Color: PR WH |
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| 88 | 1978.51.6.0131 | Currency | Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of March 3, fifty cents. Fifth issue featuring William H. Crawford, Secretary of the Treasury 1816-1825 Color: BK,WH,RD |
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| 89 | 1997.15.0015 | Hat | Woman's. Straw modified Juliet cap. Lavender straw with rim of velvet flowers, purple pansies and cream forget-me-nots. Purple velvet bow at left front. |
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| 90 | 1973.59.0002 | Map | Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Done in various colors. Key in right hand corner. Map contains information such as; steamship routes, railroads, deserts, caravan routes, swamps, population of cities. Color: ML |
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| 91 | 1989.35.0002 | Desk, school | Double. |
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| 92 | UNIM1996.4.1d.0006 | Pattern | McCall's Pattern. 9186 (1968). Dress in 3 versions; sz 14. Color: CR |
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| 93 | 11.11.11.0056 | Wood fragment | Marked "Iowa State Teachers College". |
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| 94 | 1991.36.0009 | Book | "Home and School Reference Work, Volume 3''. pp. 969-1432. Color: BK,WH |
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| 95 | 11.11.11.0261 | Pencil | Carter/Mondale, 1976. |
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| 96 | 1990.60.0003 | Book | "A Collection of Short Stories." L. A. Pittenger edition. 267 pp. Inscription: "Ronald Grieve, Division Room 344, H. Tech H. S. (1 Bee)." Color: BK,WH |
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| 97 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0008 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 8065 (1963). Blouse w/detachable collar, & skirt in 2 lengths; sz. 9/10. Color: TN |
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| 98 | 11.11.11.0099 | Print, photographic | Hand colored. Yosemite Valley, California. Dark wood frame. |
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| 99 | 11.11.11.0312 | Box | Dry goods, "Graham Company Dried Goods, Cedar Falls, Iowa". |
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| 100 | 1978.51.20.0014 | Currency | Havana, Cuba, The Bank of Spain, five centavos, serial no. 72198. Front Crowned shields at left, Back Seated allegorical figure; Third Issue 1872 Color: ml |
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