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 601 - 700 of 10481
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| 601 | 1978.46.0088 | Currency | White finish. Color: WH |
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| 602 | 1977.0025 | Flag | Forty-eight star platform flag. Nylon with gold-yellow nylon braided fringe measuring 3 inches long. Stars individually embroidered both sides angling toward central midribs in arms of each star. Color: RD,WH,BL,GD |
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| 603 | 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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| 604 | UNIM1996.4.2g.0001 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern 4913 (no date). Man's jacket, pants, shorts (no cover). Color: TN |
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| 605 | 11.11.11.0130 | Holder, cup | Five different colors. Color: ML |
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| 606 | 1986.11.0011 | Booklet | "A Philosophy of Physical Education" by Dr. Monica Wild.18.eni Color: BK,WH |
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| 607 | 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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| 608 | UNIM1986.14.1979.5.0007 | Dress | Fitted, with natural waistline seam. Black background with purple tulip-like flowers clusters & small white flower clusters & green leaves. Loose fitting, released pleats at back waist & shoulders, shirring under bust at waist. Elbow length sleeves with gathers for elbow; v-shaped formed on sleeve hem at seam. Lowered square neckline with black net ficchu & bow of self-fabric. Skirt has 7 gores, 4 in front and three in back; side zipper under left sleeve. Color: BK,PR,WH |
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| 609 | 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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| 610 | UNIM1996.4.1c.0004 | Pattern | McCall's Pattern . 2062 (1969). Dress in 3 versions; sz. 11/12 d. Color: CR |
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| 611 | 1993.24.0168 | Invoice | From Cedar Falls Utilities to Eddy School, $1.96 net. |
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| 612 | 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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| 613 | 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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| 614 | 2009.13.2.0004 | Book | "Life in the Everglades", 48 pgs. Alexander Sprunt Jr. 29 colored stamps. Subject: looking at Everglades as an ecosystem, back cover "A Statement of Audubon Philosophy" Color: Full Color |
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| 615 | 1968.10.276.0100 | Coin | Ten cents, Sir Milton Margai. |
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| 616 | 1976.87.0019 | Pen | With wood penholder. |
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| 617 | 1997.15.0017 | Hat | Woman's. Dome-shaped flower-covered hat. Purple buckram foundation covered with purple rhinestone-centered fabric flowers. Medium weight purple veil and a few small purple feathers. |
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| 618 | 00.70.0094 | Torpedo, railroad | None |
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| 619 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0002 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 7459 (1967). Dress; sz. 9/10. Color: TN |
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| 620 | 11.11.11.0292 | Box | Size 9. "Blue Crane Hosiery". |
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| 621 | 2009.4.0002 | Report, teacher's | Teacher's Annual Report (1 side). Report of Classification, Standing, Advancement and Attendance (other side). Contains student names, ages, and grades. Color: CR, BK, YL |
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| 622 | UNIM1994.14.0212 | Pattern | Sewing patterns for teen doll wardrobes. A. Simplicity - 1. 9138 (1970), 2. 9138 (1970), 3. 9698 (1971), 4. 9698 (1971), 5. 5276 (1972), 6. 6061 (1973), 7. 8519 (1969), 8. 5276 (1972) B. Marian Martin - 1. 9440 (n.d.) C. Anne Adams - 1. 4819 (n.d.), 2. 4808 (n.d.) D. Alice Brooks - 1. 7362 (n.d.), 2. 2899 (n.d.) E. Mattel - 1. 9938 (n.d.) |
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| 623 | 1978.46.0089 | Currency | Yellow-white finish. Color: YL-WH |
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| 624 | 2011.5.0035 | Newspaper, Article | Newspaper article featuring Melvin Schneider's music program at the Campus School, Iowa State Teachers College, black and white photo of string quartet, "When Mama Means Business, Worthwhile Projects Like This One Begin Working," by Frances Jordan, Pictured: Vicki Graham, Bobby Batcher, Allen Sherburne, Mark Buchanan, and Timothy Wagner, Focuses on Schneider's talk with the Waterloo Child Study Club mothers, Sunday, August 17, 1947 Color: WH |
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| 625 | 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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| 626 | UNIM1996.4.3a.0001 | Pattern | Butterick patterns (no date). 3151 Dress w/belt; sz. A (8-10-12). Color: TN |
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| 627 | 1998.9.0002 | Hat | Top of the hat and the brim are separated by a yellow velvet ribbon that forms a flat bow in the front of the hat. On the bow are two fake diamond jewelry pieces. The inside of the hat has a yellow ribbon around brim area and a backing of textile. |
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| 628 | 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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| 629 | 1978.29.0001 | Pin, literary society | "P", inscribed with the letters "ISTC. Hinged straight pin and swivel clasp on back. Color: GD |
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| 630 | 1984.6.0015 | Template | For making wax flowers. Part of Victorian Craft Kit. |
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| 631 | UNIM1986.14.1979.6.0006 | Ensemble | Formal with cape. Princess style floor-length dress with 6-panel back and 4 panel front. 4" fitting darts at side back waist. Lowered neckline, combined neck and armseye facing. 15' zipper at left waist. Sleeveless. Row of rhinestones, sequins, bugle beads & oval plastic disks at hem, neck, and around bottom of cape. Short cape, 14 1/4" at center back with darts at neck & shoulders. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH |
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| 632 | 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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| 633 | UNIM1996.4.1d.0001 | Pattern | McCall's Pattern .8363 (1966). Dress; sz. 12. Color: CR |
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| 634 | 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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| 635 | 11.11.11.0233 | Fan | Color: PK |
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| 636 | 1977.58.79.0002 | Clipping, newspaper | None |
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| 637 | 2009.13.2.0005 | Book | "Flowering Trees and Shrubs" 48 pgs, Robert S. Lemmon, 34 colored stamps, Subject: different kinds of plants that flower. Back cover "A Statement of Audubon Philosophy" Color: Full Color |
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| 638 | 1993.24.50.0001 | Envelope | Nov. 7, 1950. Addressed to Mr. Harry Barck, Secy/ Eddy School District #6/ R. F. D. #3/ Cedar Falls, Iowa. From F. E. Compton & Company/ Compton Building/ 1000 N. Dearborn Street/ Chicago, Ill. Used to hold invoices and refund check stub, #93.24.50.002 - 003. |
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| 639 | 1976.87.0020 | Pen | With red "fingerfit" penholder. Color: RD |
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| 640 | 1997.15.0018 | Hat | Woman's. Royal blue. Cap over crown of head with rolled front edge. Stitched strip of same felt lies across the top from side to side, with a felt bow at each end. One row of 1" blue bugle beads lies in front of felt band. Medium weight navy veil. |
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| 641 | 00.70.0095 | Torpedo, railroad | None |
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| 642 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0003 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 8933 (1970). Mini jumper or tunic; mini skirt & pants; sz. 11/12. Color: TN |
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| 643 | 11.11.11.0082 | Print, photographic | Harry Eels Carver. |
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| 644 | 1980.33.0001 | Script | ISTC. "The Spirit of Fifty Years", illustrated with silhouette of boy clutching a sword, standing before sun ray design; inside front page stamped, "DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR WOMEN, STATE COLLEGE OF IOWA CEDAR FALLS, IOWA" dedicated to, "DAVID SANDS WRIGHT"; title page entitled, "The Spirit of Fifty Years", "A PAGEANT BY James Hearst", "DESIGNED TO COMMEMORATE THE FIFITIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF IOWA STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, CEDAR FALLS, IOWA MAY 29, 1926"; sixty (60) pages; list of directors and contributors at end. Color: BR,OR,BK,WH |
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| 645 | 1990.0030 | Book | "Iowa Geological Survey - Volume VII." Color: BK,WH |
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| 646 | 11.11.11.0294 | Box | "Sixty-one - Saxe Blue". White with black/red lettering. Color: WH,BK,RD |
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| 647 | UNIM1994.14.0213 | Pattern | Sewing patterns for baby doll wardrobes. Simplicity - 1. 4723 (1950), 2. 4723 (1950), 3. 6481 (1984), 4. 5730 (1960), 5. 7931 (1968), 6. 1844 (1966), 7. 6768 (n.d.) B. Butterick 1. 2521 (1950-60) C. Marian Martin - 1. 9291 (n.d.) |
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| 648 | 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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| 649 | UNIM1996.4.3a.0002 | Pattern | Butterick pattern (no date). 6103. Semi-fitted flared dress; sz. Petite. Color: TN |
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| 650 | 11.11.11.0132 | Clip, cartridge | None |
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| 651 | 1989.28.0005 | Book | "Methods, Aids and Devices for Teachers, Volume One," by Walter J. Beecher and G. B. Faxon, editors. Color: BK,WH |
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| 652 | 1999.1.0002 | Currency | Paper money, denomination of 500 pesos (quinientos pesos oro), serial #A339930A. On one side is a picture of Cristobal Colon with 3 ships in the background and a royal seal below the lead ship. The bank seal is to the right of Columbus. Other cartographic symbols are map projection, compass rose, and globe. On the other side is a copy of Columbus' first map of "Ispanola'. There is a picture of two Spanish men and one Indian woman raising a cross. The Fero a Colon is just off center, with a cross radiating into the sky from it. To the left of the lighthouse there is the seal of the Dominican Republic. The watermark is to the left of the ships and to the right of Columbus' first map. It is a picture of a man, possibly Amerigo Vespucci? Color: WH,RD,BL,GR,ML |
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| 653 | 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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| 654 | 1978.51.6.0027 | Currency | March 6, fifty pounds, serial no. 2084. 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,WH |
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| 655 | UNIM1996.4.1d.0002 | Pattern | McCall's Pattern 8429 (1966) Blouse, skirt & pants; sz. 10. Color: CR |
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| 656 | 1972.1.0002 | Courier & Ives; from 1971 calendar; "The Great 'Scullers Race on the St. Lawrence" at Lachine, Canada, Oct. 3, 1878--Distance five miles. Color: ML |
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| 657 | 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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| 658 | 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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| 659 | 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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| 660 | 11.11.11.0235 | Plate, dry | None |
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| 661 | 1977.58.79.0003 | Clipping, newspaper | None |
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| 662 | 2009.13.2.0006 | Book | "Line in Flowing Waters". William Hopkins Amos. 48 pgs, 42 color stamps, subject: plants and animals in rivers and streams. Back cover "A Statement of Audubon Philosophy" Color: Full Color |
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| 663 | 1990.62.0001 | Book | "The Book of Knowledge", by Arthur Mee and Holland Thompson, editors. Vols. I-XX, 6444 pp. All have the lavender stamp: "Return this Book to Paul C. Miller". On the front cover of Volume I is the inscription: "Paul C. Miller", "from Mother & Father", "April 13, 1913". Inside the cover of Volumes II, IX, and X is the signature: "Marilyn Miller". The front cover of Volume XI has the signature: "Marilyn Birr Miller". The signature in Volume XX is: "Paul C. Miller". Color: BL,GD |
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| 664 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0004 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 9030 (1970). Dress in 3 lengths; sz. 11/12 . Color: TN |
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| 665 | 1990.0034 | Map | Set of maps with roller. Physical-Political Series of 11 maps in graduated lengths. Metal roller has a tab at each end for insertion into a bracket for hanging. A backing piece of canvas and vinyl is designed to roll the maps inside and secure with two string ties. |
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| 666 | 11.11.11.0298 | Box | Picture of crane, blue sky and water. |
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| 667 | 1978.51.11.0001 | Currency | One yen. Color: BK,WH,GR |
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| 668 | 1991.36.0001 | Book | "Public School Methods, Vol. 1''. 512 pp. Color: BK,WH |
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| 669 | 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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| 670 | 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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| 671 | 11.11.11.0133 | Cornhusker, hand | Two halves slide apart to lengthen husker. Stamped on back "Universal Husker; Pat'd Feby 21, 1862; A. W. Brinkerhoff & Son, Upper Sandusky O. |
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| 672 | 1989.28.0006 | Book | "Methods, Aids and Devices for Teachers, Volume Two," by Walter J. Beecher and G. B. Faxon, editors. Color: BK,WH |
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| 673 | 1978.51.20.0013 | Currency | Twenty-five centavos. Color: bk,wh,bl |
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| 674 | 1978.29.0034 | Pin, political | Metal, white paper face, clear plastic covering, red lettering , "72 Hughes", red hand drawing, 1972 Democratic Presidential campaign, brass pin back. Color: RD,WH |
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| 675 | 1981.13.2.0002 | Hoe | Hoe or spade. Color: TX |
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| 676 | 1978.51.6.0028 | Currency | June 1, ten pound certificate, serial no. 29381. South Carolina. On the front is a seal depicting a hand holding a sword. Above is the motto: "ET DEUS OMNIPOTENS" (And almighty God) with the date 1775 below. This means both the power of God and the might of arms favor the revolution. Color: BK,WH |
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| 677 | UNIM1996.4.1d.0003 | Pattern | McCall's Pattern 2319 (1970). Dress in 3 versions & scarf; sz. 14. Color: CR |
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| 678 | 1972.1.0003 | Courier & Ives; from 1971 calendar; "Fruit piece". Color: ML |
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| 679 | 1978.51.17.0001 | Currency | Twenty thousand marks.Obverse: Ornamental designs; Bank seals; Reverse: Guilloche rosettes, ornamental designs with denomination "20000 MARK". Watermark: Letters within 6-pointed stars and elongated Z's repeated throughout. Color: ML |
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| 680 | 1978.51.6.0132 | Currency | Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of March 3, fifty cents. |
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| 681 | 1976.46.0003 | Booklet | "The Many Worlds of Greater Boston", in full color detailing Revolution memorabilia. Souvenir guide. No date. Color: BK,WH |
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| 682 | 1977.58.88.0001 | Postcard | Shell names. Color: ML |
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| 683 | 2009.13.2.0007 | Book | "Your book of Nature Activities: Fun with Birds". 32 pages, Subject: ways to observe and interact with birds. Back cover blank Color: Full Color |
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| 684 | 2000.7.0001 | Ticket | "Season Ticket/T.C.H.S. Basket Ball Games/Winter 1923/$1.00/Good for Training School/students only" Black type on white paper. On reverse handwritten in black ink "Joseph Mead/Admit to door/C.W.L/11:00/4-18" Color: WH, BK |
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| 685 | 1990.62.0002 | Book | "Teachers' and Parents' Guide to Reading Courses/Five Minute lessons for the Home."644 pp. Color: BL,GD |
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| 686 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0005 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 8367 (1969). Dress or jumper in 2 lengths; sz. 11/12. Color: TN |
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| 687 | 11.11.11.0085 | Print, photographic | Hand colored. Bluffs of Green River, Wyoming. Dark wood frame. |
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| 688 | 11.11.11.0302 | Box | "Blue Crane Hosiery". Color: GR |
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| 689 | 1978.51.11.0002 | Currency | Ten cents. Tower monument; Sunshine; Sun rays Color: BK,WH,RD |
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| 690 | 1991.36.0002 | Book | "Public School Methods, Vol. 2''. 478 pp. Color: BK,WH |
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| 691 | 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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| 692 | 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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| 693 | 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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| 694 | 1979.55.0001 | Letter | Letter (photocopy), dated October 3, 1862 from Mr. Richard D. Rowland to his wife and children, Mr. Rowland was serving in the Union Army at the time, stationed at Springfield, Illinois; letter has patriotic logo (Amercan Flag, Constitution and joined hands) in upper left corner; photcopied on both sides of a single piece of paper. |
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| 695 | 1990.41.0001 | Currency | One thousand lire, serial no. QE 207941 O. Front: Marco Polo; Back: Doge's Palace in Venice (Venezia); Watermark: Portrait of Marco Polo. Color: BK,WH,RD |
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| 696 | 1981.13.2.0003 | Scraper | Scrapers? Color: TX |
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| 697 | 1978.51.6.0029 | Currency | June 10, fifty pounds certificate, serial no. 907. South Carolina House of Assembly. Color: BK,WH |
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| 698 | UNIM1996.4.1d.0004 | Pattern | McCall's Pattern. 8973 (1967) Mini dress in 6 versions & shorts; sz 12. Color: CR |
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| 699 | 1972.1.0004 | Courier & Ives; from 1971 calendar; "Flushing a Woodcock". Color: ML |
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| 700 | 1998.2.0013 | Booklet | Green. Written in red ink at the top right is "Room 010". In black at the top is written ":Supplementary tests." Under that is written "Grade 12". Toward the bottom is written "English in Action J. C. Tressler Henry I. Christ", also in black. At the bottom is written "D. C. Heath and Company Boston." The inside cover has a letter to the teacher from the two authors Tressler and Christ. Color: GR,BK |
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