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2000.001.0136B - thimble
Photo of a crocheted piece by Sophie LaCroix. A sewing thimble has been crocheted into a design fashioned over a turkey wishbone. A pink satin ribbon is attached . On display in Women's Work 7/2018

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2000.003.0207 - Documents
Original framed certificate from the J.B.H.C.P.I.U of A (Journeymen Barbers, Hairdressers, Cosmetologists & Proprietors' International Union of America) This is a replacement Charter. Union 108A is the number of the Hairdressers & Cosmetologists Union and 108 belongs to Barbers & Beauticulturists and was granted 2/10/1938 This is a framed charter, therefore it is filed in Objects rather than Archives.

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2000.003.0220 - print, photographic
Original framed photograph - grayscale of Mayor Joseph Anton who was elected on a Socialist Ticket. Man is dressed in a mediuim colored suit, white shirt and dark bow tie. He has straight medium dark hair center parted and a graying mustache. IN OBJECTS: WOOD FRAME, GREEN MAT AND GOLD TAG THAT READS: JOSEPH ANTON 1921-1925

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2000.010.0007 - paper, wrapping
A square of red cellophane (not plastic) which was used by Beck Cigar at Christmas. The cigar boxes were wrapped for a more festive look. See letter in file dated 8/14/1995 to Judy Belleville from Sally Bowman Nuetzel (Mrs. John A.) Filed in Oversize Box 3

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2000.010.0011 - Box
Cigar Box Lid only - printed in colors of cream, red and black In a diagonal line across the box is the word "Commercial" in red. In the lower right hand corner is: Standard Cigar In the upper left hand corner: Chas Becks

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2000.011.0008 - trimmer
Metal scissors, unpainted . Top edge of scissors has a 1" piece of metal which raises up when the scissors are opened and closes down into a box (which is also attached to the scissors) when the scissors is closed. (there are two identical scissors or trimmers)

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2000.036.0001A - Bit
Gimlet used in Reciprocating Drill. Bit (Gimlet) included plus two extra of graduated size - one 5 1/2" long, one 6" long. Wellman Products Catalogue pg. 55 Rubelmann Catalogue pg. 123 Patent date 1881. For information on Gimlets see Common Tools of the 19th Century published by L-W Promotions PO Box 69, Gas City, IN 46933 - in the Labor & Industry Library

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2000.036.0001B - Bit
Gimlet used in reciporcating drill. Bit (Gimlet) included plus two extra of graduated size - one 5 1/2" long, one 6" long. Wellman Products Catalogue pg. 55 Rubelmann Catalogue pg. 123 Patent date 1881. For information on gimlets see Common Tools of the 19th Century published by L-W Promotions PO Box 69 gas City, In 46933 - Labor & Industry Library.

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2000.036.0002 - Whetstone
Sharpening Stone encvased in what looks like walnut wood. .Rectangular stone measures 1 1/2" x 4"

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2000.039.0002 - Wrench, Spanner
Iron spanner wrench came with machines. It is used to turn nuts, bolts, etc. One end shaped like a crescent wrench. Other end is four sided, flattened to form a wedge. Manufacturers provided spanners so that the ploughman or reaper working afield could carry out necessary adjustments. Old spanners were made for square nuts and the shape of a particular tool usually tells you if it was intended for them. Most spanners had a hard life a...

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2000.045.0011 - Sign
Original circular emblem of the Bell Sysrtem in dark s blue and white enamel. A blue bell is at the center on a white background. "LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE is in the bell in white in 5 lines. BELL SYSTEM appears below the bell.in blue. American Telephone & Telegraph Co. appears in a circle around the top of the bell and Associated Companies below. The reproduction is square. The white emblem is on a dark blue background. Sign...

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2000.048.0004 - Spade, Tiling
Open spade, used to cut through heavy clay. Has a square point 6½" wide, with open sections in 18" blade. Has a "D" handle.

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2000.049.0021 - Crate, Shipping
Portion of a slated wood crate. One slat is imprinted in three lines:High Explosives DANGEROUS This Side Up. Attached to the crate is a color snapshort of another portion of the wood crate. It gives patent dates and reissues for explosives supposedly originally in the crate. This crate was found in the Bassler residence, 1201 Olive St. 1984

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2000.049.0022 - print, photographic
Hand colored photo of 1201 Olive St. a Tudor Revival Brick home. 11 shades of brick and distinctive wood siding was specially purchased from Liese from Canadian Lumber Yards. Slate roof. "AB" iron initials in the chimney are original and is the solid oak panelled door and leaded glass windows in the living room - one to the front and two to the back of the home. Photo is matted and framed 13 1/2" x 12" ACCESSIOINED IN OBJECTS

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2000.053.0004 - Ad, Magazine
Framed ad for Baker Stove Works (no date on the ad) This ad is from the St. John's Orphanage Issue of the Messenger dated 1919. On the reverse is information and photos of Fuess-Fischer Company -- Employees and Owners Baker Stove Works Established 1886 Belleville, Illinois Capacity 75,000 Stoves and Ranges Per Annum Manufacturers, Exclusively, of all 'Types of Cooking Appliances Enameled Ranges, Coal and Wood, Enameled Ranges, Gas an...

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2000.058.0012 - Recorder
The recorder detects mechanical faults in watches or clocks. Used by a jeweler.

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2000.065.0024 - hat
Young girl's white imitation fur cap. The cap completely covers the head and has ties under the chin. White fur balls are at each end of the under the chin tie. There are no interior maker's mark tags or product information. There is a one inch band of white elastic completely around the open edge of the hat.

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2000.066.0001 - Bucket
Iron bucket used in a foundry. Has an iron bail. (In the casting display 03/11/2018 - holds two pair of gloves)

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2000.071.0010 - typewriter, manual
This typewriter is constructed of a thick black frame. It was finished in a very durable black paint that makes it appear new even after decades of use (traditional glossy, black lacquer). The top part of the typewriter has two ribbon spool cups, and located on the sides are square metal side panels distinguishing it from previous models. There is a nickel dial of the touch control protruding from below the bottom middle of the back of the machin...

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2000.077.0020 - Ornament, Christmas Tree
Porcelain Christmas Ornament produced by Carlton Cards. Ornament in box marked "Mother". The ornament is a porcelain white glove with ribbons and roses at the wrist portion of the glove. On the glove is printed "1999 For a Wonderful Mother". A gold tassel is attached at the wrist edge of the glove. Red box reads "Mother, you have magic that gives life a brighter touch and you share such tender caring -- that's why you're loved so much! Box i...

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