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 10467
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| 1 | 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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| 2 | UNIM1996.4.1d.0005 | Pattern | McCall's Pattern. 2781 (1971). Dress in 3 versions; sz. 14. Color: CR |
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| 3 | 1998.44.0003 | Book, instruction | "Reading, Vol. II. Elementary Teachers Handbook." Issued by the Department of Public Instruction; prepared and edited by a central and sub-committee. 196 pp. Covers are orange, with black writing. There is one horizontal black stripe and one black vertical stripe on the front cover. Stresses the importance of reading in the teaching program. Color: OR,BK,WH |
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| 4 | 1991.36.0017 | Book | "Public School Methods''. 108 pp. Color: BK,WH |
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| 5 | 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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| 6 | 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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| 7 | 1982.6.0001 | Coin | Ten ore, Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden. |
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| 8 | 1995.18.0032 | Currency | Side a: 100, Bank of Indonesia, Seratus rupiah; image of a masted ship in the sea (Perahu Pinis); red & orange ink. Side b: 100, Bank of Indonesia, KW3092526; black & red ink; image of a volcanic island (Anak Gunung Krakatou); red & green ink. Obverse: Traditional Indonesian sailing cargo boat - Perahu Pinisi (Phinisi); Reverse: Erupting "Son of Mountain" Krakatau volcano - Anak Gunung Krakatau. Color: RD,OR,GR,WH |
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| 9 | 1974.56.0004 | Postcard | Three color postcards, scenes at New Salem. |
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| 10 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0006 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 8639 (1969). Dress; sz. 11/12. Color: TN |
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| 11 | 11.11.11.0079 | Print, photographic | Hand colored. Georgetown Loop. Dark wood frame. |
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| 12 | 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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| 13 | 11.11.11.0290 | Handbill | Wichita State University, Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art. |
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| 14 | 1981.13.2.0002 | Hoe | Hoe or spade. Color: TX |
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| 15 | 2001.18.0039 | Schedule | Iowa State Teachers College note saying Daisy Wallace makes application to schedule for subjects on the Home Economics course for the winter term, 1912. Signed by George S. Dick, Registrat and Examiner. Color: BK,WH |
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| 16 | 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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| 17 | 00.34.1.7.0001 | Print, photographic | Three (3) Union soldiers ( one officer & two enlisted men) of American Civil War era; officer on left in long coat, holding sabre; mounted on fiber board; note various Civil War weapons & equipment; Spencer carbines, caplock pistols, cavalry sabres; belts & buckles, cap pouches, etc.; reverse labeled, "Noah Bowen, center, father of M. A. Bowen. Tommy Marlow on left. Both enlisted from Warren, Ohio", 2nd Ohio Cavalry Unit. Oval walnut wood frame, carved floral pattern on four sides, wooden backing. a. Photograph. b. Frame. Color: BK,WH |
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| 18 | 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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| 19 | UNIM1996.4.3a.0005 | Pattern | Butterick pattern. (no date). 6594. Jumpsuit; sz. 12. Color: TN |
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| 20 | 11.11.11.0128 | Trophy | None |
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| 21 | 1978.39.0009 | Coin | Rome Follis. 286-305 AD during Emperor Maximiemus' reign. Bronze. |
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| 22 | 1978.51.20.0013 | Currency | Twenty-five centavos. Color: bk,wh,bl |
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| 23 | 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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| 24 | UNIM1996.4.1d.0006 | Pattern | McCall's Pattern. 9186 (1968). Dress in 3 versions; sz 14. Color: CR |
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| 25 | 1998.44.0004 | Book, instruction | "Safety Activities for All Grades''. 96 pp. Illus. In b/w. 7 chapters. Part of the Instructor Handbook Series. Songs and short stories. Front and back covers are blue, with a picture on the front of a boy on a bicycle at a train crossing. The cover illustration is in orange and black, with the writing in black. Teachers children about various aspects of safety. Color: BR,OR,BK |
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| 26 | 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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| 27 | 1978.51.6.0132 | Currency | Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of March 3, fifty cents. |
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| 28 | UNIM1986.14.1979.4.0105 | Curtain | Trim on bottom and one side. 3/8" hem on either side. 1 1/4" casing at top. Tape trim; large tape flower & border along edge & hem. Probably one of a pair. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH |
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| 29 | 1982.6.0002 | Coin | Twenty five ore, Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden. |
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| 30 | 1995.18.0033 | Currency | Side a: 100, Bank of Indonesia, Seratus rupiah; image of a masted ship in the sea (Perahu Pinis); red & orange ink. Side b: 100, Bank of Indonesia, KW3092526; black & red ink; image of a volcanic island (Anak Gunung Krakatou); red & green ink. Obverse: Traditional Indonesian sailing cargo boat - Perahu Pinisi (Phinisi); Reverse: Erupting "Son of Mountain" Krakatau volcano - Anak Gunung Krakatau. Color: RD,OR,GR,WH |
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| 31 | 2009.13.1.0050 | Booklet | Rectangular, thin advertising booklet for the Owens Publishing Company of Dansville, NY. 40 pages with small illustrations of materials for sale to teachers and schools. Some torn and wrinkled pages. All prodocts are educational materials. "The Owen Publications for teachers and schools" 40 pgs. Color: WH |
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| 32 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0007 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 8710 (1970. Mini dress & vest; sz. 11/12. Color: TN |
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| 33 | 11.11.11.0291 | Box | Green box with picture of hummingbird. "Hummingbird Full-fashioned Hosiery". Color: GR,WH |
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| 34 | 1981.13.2.0003 | Scraper | Scrapers? Color: TX |
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| 35 | 2001.18.0040 | Application, registration | "Sabins' Educational Exchangem Des Moines, iowa, February, 1914" on top. Begins "Dear Friend". Gives information about the collge, signed henry Sabin, Pres. And A. M. M. Dornon, Secretary. Color: BK,WH |
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| 36 | 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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| 37 | 1991.16.0005 | Pencil, mechanical | Automatic. #547. Patent applied for. Color: BK |
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| 38 | UNIM1996.4.3a.0006 | Pattern | Butterick pattern. (no date). 4428. Jacket, top, culottes & shorts; sz. 12. Color: TN |
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| 39 | UNIM1986.14.1976.1.0007 | Apron | White with red design. Waistband is 15 1/4" but apron gathers to fit only the center 10". 11" long ties. 2" hem. Embroidered design above hem. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH,RD |
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| 40 | 11.11.11.0130 | Holder, cup | Five different colors. Color: ML |
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| 41 | 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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| 42 | 1989.42.0010 | Envelope | Addressed to "Miss Emily Bannor, Nashua, Iowa RFD", postage stamp is dated June 12, 1924. |
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| 43 | 1970.47.5.36.0013 | Handbill | Hildman's I. G. A. Store. Color: PK,BK |
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| 44 | 1972.59.0012 | Print, photographic | Richard Nixon, President of the United States. |
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| 45 | 2009.10.0003 | Thesis | Thesis bound with black spiral and orange hardcover with a window for the title. The title is "An Analysis of Data and Records of Two Selected Groups of Students in the Context of Admissions Program at the University of Northern Iowa". Written by Jack Lloyd Wielenga. 103 pages. Color: OR, WH |
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| 46 | UNIM1996.4.2a.0001 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 9062 (1970). Pullover dress; sz 14. Color: TN |
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| 47 | 00.38.1.3.0031 | Wreath | Lyre made from human hair; frame handmade (carved wood grape vine) Glassed and framed. Gummed seal "32". |
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| 48 | 1978.51.17.0002 | Currency | 10,000 marks. "Reichsbanknote Zehntausend Mark" Upper right corner drawing of a man Color: BL WH GR |
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| 49 | 1978.51.6.0134 | Currency | Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of July 17, 1862, twenty-five cents. 1st Issue featuring George Washington at center Color: gr,wh |
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| 50 | UNIM1986.14.1979.4.0108 | Curtain | Applique floral design in center of scalloped edge panel. Heavier along borders & at hem. 3 1/2' heading. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH |
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| 51 | 1982.6.0003 | Coin | Fifty ore, Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden. |
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| 52 | 1993.24.51.0001 | Envelope | None |
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| 53 | 1995.18.0034 | Currency | Side a: 100, Bank of Indonesia, Seratus rupiah; image of a masted ship in the sea (Perahu Pinis); red & orange ink. Side b: 100, Bank of Indonesia, KW3092526; black & red ink; image of a volcanic island (Anak Gunung Krakatou); red & green ink. Obverse: Traditional Indonesian sailing cargo boat - Perahu Pinisi (Phinisi); Reverse: Erupting "Son of Mountain" Krakatau volcano - Anak Gunung Krakatau. Color: RD,OR,GR |
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| 54 | 00.31.3.0009 | Novelty | Cowry shell. Upper surface cleared of natural marking probably in preparation for some artificial decoration. Large number "14" on upper surface. |
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| 55 | 1978.51.6.0060 | Currency | Confederate States of America, February 17, five dollars, serial no. 73126. |
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| 56 | 2009.13.1.0052 | Paper | A - first page of list of booklets by number, list on front and back, handwritten, #'s 1-46 B - second page of list of booklets by number, list on front, handwritten, #'s 47-49 Color: WH |
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| 57 | 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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| 58 | 11.11.11.0292 | Box | Size 9. "Blue Crane Hosiery". |
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| 59 | 2001.18.0041 | Schedule | Schedule of work for the school year, 1913, for Daisy Wallace, Nov. 14, 1913 for the course Home Economics. Color: BK,WH |
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| 60 | UNIM1994.14.0218 | Patterns, needlework | Booklet 217 Tablecloths and Bedspreads |
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| 61 | 1998.1.0006 | Currency | Five peso note. Front has 5 printed on every corner. Picture of Sanchez on right side. The center has coat of arms for the Dominican Republic. The coat of arms is red, white and blue with a cross, a bible and arrows on it. Above the coat of arms reads "Dios Patria Libera". Below the coat of arms is printed "Republica Dominicana". There are yellow flowers in top left corner. The top center is printed "Republica Dominicana". There are yellow flowers in top left corner. The top center is printed "Banco Central de la Republica Domincana." The back has 5 printed in every corner and an image of a dam called "Presas Hydroelecticas de Riego". "Banco Central de la Republica Dominicana" is printed in to center. Serial number "GO2028W" is on the front top right and bottom left corners. Color: BR,RD,BL,WH,YL |
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| 62 | 1993.24.0001 | Box, storage | Galvanized steel with black paint and brass fittings; used for storage of school business records by secretary of Cedar Falls Township School 6, Eddy #6. Color: BK |
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| 63 | UNIM1996.4.3a.0007 | Pattern | Butterick pattern. (no date). 5324. Pantdress; sz. 16. Color: TN |
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| 64 | 1978.46.0087 | Currency | White finish. Color: WH |
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| 65 | 1978.51.20.0015 | Currency | Twenty-five cents, Authorized by the Dominion of Canada, Redeemable on presentation at Montreal, Toronto, or St. John. Color: GR,WH |
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| 66 | 1997.13.0001 | Currency | Five thousand escudos. Banco de Portugal, serial #54G913520. Serial #side shows face labeled "Vasco da Gama India 1498," an equilateral cross in a circle, and a celestial globe. Other side has group of men in medieval garb, a sailing ship and a heraldic shield. Watermark is same portrait. Color: GR,PK,GD |
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| 67 | 1997.13.0002 | Currency | One thousand escudos, Banco de Portugal, serial #1A4456580. Serial # side has face labeled "Pedro Alvares Cabral, Brasil, 1500" and a pair of circular designs. Other side has a sailing ship and heraldic shield. Several animals are also shown, plus a banner that says "TERRA BRASILiS.". Watermark is same portrait. Obverse: Portuguese Maritime Discoveries: Portuguese navigator and explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral who discovered Brazil on 22nd of April 1500; Reverse: Terra Brasilis - Brazilian jungle - different animals and birds depicted; Portuguese caravela sailing ship; Part of Pero Vaz de Caminha's letter: "..a estender os olhos n?podiamos ver sen?terra e arvoredos - Terra que nos parecia muito extensa"; Watermark: Reversed portrait of Pedro Alvares Cabral. Color: GD,PR,BR,WH |
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| 68 | UNIM1996.4.2a.0002 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 7851 (1986). Knit top, vest & pull-on pants & shorts; sz 0 (12-24-16). Color: TN |
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| 69 | 00.38.1.3.0033 | Wreath | Large. Stuffed chestnut-sided warbler in dried grass, moss, and rootlets below. Glassed and framed. Gummed seal "25". |
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| 70 | 1998.5.0004 | Program | Single sheet of paper folded in half. The outside cover has a blue flower design forming a border. Inside the border is written "Iowa State Normal School" in blue. Below the title is a landscape picture of the Iowa State Normal School campus. Below the picture is written "Cedar Falls, Iowa" in blue. There are three wavy blue lines underneath the city's name. "Baccalaureate Services" is written in blue and has a triangular shape on each side. Written in all capital letters is "CHAPEL HALL". Under Chapel Hall is written in small blue letters "Sunday, June 29th 1888 at 4 o'clock P. M." At the bottom are three wavy lines. The inside cover has two thin blue lines forming a border. Written all in blue is "Order of Exercise". Below is a list of the Order of Exercises for the Baccalaureate Services. The inside back cover has the same blue stripes as the inside front cover. In the middle is a poem entitled "If On A Quiet Sea". The back cover has two stripes of blue the same as the front cover. In the center is a small bird sitting in a bush. Color: CR,BL |
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| 71 | 1978.51.17.0003 | Currency | 50,000 marks. "Reichsbanknote Funfzigtausend Mark" Upper left corner drawing of a man, Black design on reverse Color: GR WH BK |
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| 72 | 1978.51.6.0135 | Currency | Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of July 17, ten cents. Shows series of 5 identical portraits of Thomas Jefferson, first issue Color: RD,WH |
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| 73 | UNIM1986.14.1979.4.0110 | Drapery | Selvage along one side; 4 1/4" yellow border along inner edge with 5/8" lace trim. 4 1/2' heading; 11 1/4" deep hem matches yellow border. Sketch on catalog sheet. Color: WH,YL |
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| 74 | 11.11.11.0233 | Fan | Color: PK |
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| 75 | 1982.6.0004 | Coin | One Krone (1 crown, older) - Gustav VI Adolph, Sweden, PLIKTEN ALLT. |
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| 76 | 1976.0026 | Cup | Bicentennial. |
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| 77 | 00.31.3.0010 | Wreath | Glassed and framed. |
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| 78 | 2009.13.2.0001 | Book | "Camouflage in Nature", 29 pgs. Harold N. Moldenke, 31 colored stamps. Subject: the use of camouflage in the environment. Back cover explains Audubon Society Color: Full Color |
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| 79 | UNIM1996.4.2c.0009 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 8933 (1970). Mini jumper or tunic; mini skirt & pants; sz. 11/12. Color: TN |
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| 80 | 11.11.11.0082 | Print, photographic | Harry Eels Carver. |
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| 81 | 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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| 82 | 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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| 83 | 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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| 84 | 11.11.11.0294 | Box | "Sixty-one - Saxe Blue". White with black/red lettering. Color: WH,BK,RD |
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| 85 | UNIM1994.14.0220 | Patterns, needlework | Booklet 270 "All for Dolls". |
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| 86 | 1978.51.6.0094 | Currency | State currency, June 2, 1862. The Western & Atlantic Railroad, twenty-five cents. Black train at top of note Color: BK,WH,RD |
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| 87 | UNIM1996.4.3a.0008 | Pattern | Butterick pattern. (no date). 5034. Top & skirt; sz. A (10-12-8). Color: TN |
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| 88 | 11.11.11.0132 | Clip, cartridge | None |
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| 89 | 00.70.0090 | Bullet | Springfield bullets from the Philippine Islands, a. and b. |
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| 90 | 1978.46.0088 | Currency | White finish. Color: WH |
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| 91 | 1978.51.20.0016 | Currency | Twenty-five cents, Authorized by the Dominion of Canada, Redeemable on presentation at Montreal, Toronto, or St. John. Color: BK,WH |
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| 92 | 1997.13.0003 | Currency | Five hundred escudos, Banco de Portugal, serial #CJQ999704. Serial side shows face of Mouzinho da Silveira, 1750-1849, and a design of concentric circles with a leafless tree and a rising or setting sun. Other side has a picture of grain, grapes and sunflowers with a scythe. Watermark is same portrait. Color: BR,GY,PK,YL,WH |
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| 93 | 1978.51.6.0030 | Currency | March 25, ten pound certificate, serial no. 5953. South Carolina. Color: BK,WH |
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| 94 | UNIM1996.4.2a.0003 | Pattern | Simplicity pattern. 4426 (1986) one-pc. dress with 2 skirts; sz 12. Color: TN |
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| 95 | 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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| 96 | 1978.51.17.0004 | Currency | Reichsbanknote, 200,000 marks, issued on August 9, 1923. Color: BK,WH |
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| 97 | 1978.51.6.0136 | Currency | Fractional-postage currency, by the Act of July 17, five cents. 1st series featuring Thomas Jefferson at center Color: RD,WH |
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| 98 | UNIM2011.7.0013 | Button | 2 buttons attached to each other possibly for a jacket closure. Color: BK |
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| 99 | 11.11.11.0235 | Plate, dry | None |
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| 100 | 1974.56.1.0004 | Currency | Replica of Confederate currency. $1.00. The State of North Carolina. Color: BR,BK |
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