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1. 1995.032A-B - Blouse

   Bodice or shirtwaist and separate neckband of black silk. .032A) Bodice has center front opening with metal hook and eye closure. Attached standing neckband accommodates separate neckband piece (B). Fabric of bodice is tucked at shoulders and released across bodice front, and then pleated into pointed waist. One deep tuck over each shoulder and front placket with vertical tucks. Gathered long sleeves with tuck detail at cuff. Black lace sewn ...

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2. 1995.033 - Carving

   Three-dimensional wood carving of seven circus performers gathered around an open fire with a pot over the fire. From the left side of the carving are: a child kneeling, clothed in a loosely fitting garment; an older woman wearing a hooded and fringed cape, reaching out to the pot with a large spoon; a standing young woman dressed in a dress with a decorated bodice and pleated skirt; a mustached man, also standing, wearing a fez-like hat, a decor...

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3. 1995.034 - Carton

   Brownish-yellow, waxed paper carton from Witt's Dairy. The carton is flat, not assembled. One side has no printing. Opposite side has following information printed in dark blue three times (for 3 sides of carton): "WITT'S FANCY / CREAMERY BUTTER / WITT'S DAIRY / EVANSTON Tel. 400 Evanston / Wilmette Tel. Wilmette 114." Creases of the carton (fold lines) are colored blue on carton exterior. Witt's Dairy closed in 1907.

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4. 1995.035.001-.011 - Button, Campaign

   Eleven campaign buttons and advertising items from Wilmette, Illinois, and U.S. elections. .001) Matchbooks for United Wilmette Party. Two matchbooks (under one number) with a white background printed in navy blue: "VOTE / STRAIGHT / UNITED WILMETTE / PARTY / APRIL 15, 1969." On reverse: "MAYOR / James A. Schwietert / CLERK / Carole Klaiber TRUSTEES / Russell B. Joseph / J. Kroy Ostergaard / Lemuel H. Tate." On top of cover: "Qualified C...

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5. 1995.035.012 - Banner

   Now-faded red and off-white silk WWII service flag from the family of U.S. serviceman James Reichman. The flag or banner is a rectangle made of two colors of silk fabric. The exterior is a 1.5"-wide border of red (now faded to orange). The interior rectangle is an off-white silk with an appliqued blue silk star in the center. This off-white silk serves as a lining for the border as seen on the reverse. At the top of the banner is a pocket whic...

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6. 1995.035.013A-F - Currency

   Six pieces of currency from Germany and Japan. Brought back by James Reichmann from World War II as souvenirs. (A) 50 pfennig note; (B) funfzig [50] pfenning note; (C) ten cents U.S. military note; (D) ten peso note, Japan; (E) 100 peso note, Japan; (F) 1000 marks, Germany, 1910.

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7. 1995.036.001 - Cleaner, Pipe

   Printed cardboard sleeve containing about 23 gray and white pipe cleaners. Sleeve exterior printed in red and black inks on a yellow background: "PIPE CLEANERS / A CLEAN PIPE / A SWEET / SMOKE" and "PIPE / Perfect / Cleaner" printed on one side with a drawing of a pipe being cleaned; and print on other side, "The Perfect Pipe Cleaner...Rochester Pipe Cleaner, Inc." The sleeve contains grey pipe cleaners. Used by donor's father, Herbert Meyer.

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8. 1995.036.002 - Filter

   Small printed cardboard box filled whit white paper pipe filters (not numbered). The box is red and black with white lettering. Box top has the following print: "Absorbent Filters / for Frank Medico / Pat'd. baffle screen interior with "cellophane" exterior; 10 for 10 c[ents]." Top also includes a drawing of a pipe in cross-section. Text printed on all other sides of box as well. Box contains ten filters. Used by Herbert Meyer, donor's fa...

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9. 1995.036.003 - Tobacco

   Hinged, oblong tin can of "Revelation" brand pipe tobacco. The tin contains tobacco. The tin is a light yellow color printed in black and red. The front of the can reads: "REVELATION / SMOKING MIXTURE / A Philip Morris Product / THE PERFECT PIPE TOBACCO / 'It's Mild and Mellow'." There is also text in the back and left side. Remnants of a blue paper seal on the top and sides. Can still contains loose tobacco. This can of tobacco belonge...

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10. 1995.036.004 - Ashtray

    Shiny silver foil disposable advertising ashtray from Herman J. Ratny Florist. The ashtray is assembled and is triangular in shape and made from heavy foil or paper covered with foil. The entire piece is printed with blue printing. The bottom of the inside is printed with a small floral design and the words: "Herman J. Ratny / Florist / 1199 Wilmette Avenue / Wilmette, Ill. / Wilmette 325." Each side also has printing as follows: "For Beau...

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11. 1995.036.005A-E - Lighter

    "Beattie" brand jet lighter, box, instructions, and probe. Lighter (A) is made of steel and covered across the center with thin black leather. There is a hinged lid at top which flips open to expose the mechanism. On lighter bottom: "Beattie Jet Lighter / Made in U.S.A. / US Pat. 1894300 / Other pat. pend." Box (B-C) is white cardboard printed on top in orange and black ink: "Beattie Jet Lighter / Use Beattie Flints Only / Jet [drawing o...

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12. 1995.036.006A-B - Case, Pipe

    Black, metal-hinged pipe case and amber-colored, mottled celluloid mouthpiece. .006A) Case. The case is oblong shaped and made of black lacquered paper or resin. Two metal hinges along one long edge. Thumb push clasp. One side of the case is lined in red silk, the other is lined in red velvet. .006B) Mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is made of amber-orange colored celluloid. Pale tan band around section which connects to the pipe. Hollow, with r...

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13. 1995.036.007A-C - Case, Pipe

    Black paper-covered pipe case, wooden pipe bowl and celluloid stem. .007A-B) Pipe in two pieces. (A) is the pipe bowl and is made of wood. The pipe bowl has been much used and has tobacco residue within. The pipe stem has broken off. (B) Pipe stem. The pipe stem is made of amber-colored material. It is curved and hollow. One end would have been attached to the bowl and the other is the mouth portion. .007C) Case. The case is shape...

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14. 1995.036.008-.009 - Patch, Merit-Badge

    Circular, maroon and off-white wool patches earned by Muriel Meyer for excellence in physical education at Howard School in Wilmette. .008) Maroon and off-white wool felt patch. Rather large-scale, circular patch with a maroon wool felt background. Appliqued to the surface is a cream-colored "W" in the center, and a border of the same wool. This patch was earned by the donor in 1929. There is a mottled tan cotton fabric as the lining. A...

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15. 1995.036.010-.013 - Patch, Merit-Badge

    Set of chevrons and numbers awarded to Wilmette resident Muriel Meyer for athletic excellence at New Trier High School in 1933. .010) GAA patch. The patch is an octagon with a gray background of wool felt, with the letters "GAA" (Girls Athletic Association) in kelly green. The backing fabric is an off-white, stiffened cotton. The letters are stitched with a machine chain-stitch, visible on the reverse. .011) "1933" in felt numbers. Th...

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16. 1995.036.014A-Q - Card

    Small souvenir box of "16 Miniature Souvenir Views / Chicago World's Fair / Series 9" printed on front. Back of box laid out like an envelope: "From" in upper left corner, "Place stamp here" on upper right, and "M--" where address is written. Inside box is a packet of 16 color illustrations of scenes at the 1933 -34 World's Fair. Each card has a description of the scene on back. Size: 3"x 2.5"x .25"

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17. 1995.036.015A-B - Toaster

    Two-slice aluminum toaster with electric cord. .015A) Toaster. The toaster is made of shiny aluminum. It has two hinged doors opposite one another that fold down to allow one to insert a slice of bread. The electric coils for toasting the bread are located between the two doors. On either side of the doors are handles made of wood in a semi-circular shape. Brown wood trim with horizontal lines on either side of base. There is a sliding gauge o...

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18. 1995.036.016A-F - Token

    Six beach tokens for the Wilmette Beach. A) 1935 (#7190); C) 1946 #8078, daisy, and (B) 8082, square; and (D) for 1950 (#15266), E) 1953, acorn shaped, 17552; F) 1955, W-shape, 19633. These belonged to the Herbert Meyer family of 1422 Gregory, Wilmette.

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19. 1995.037A-E - Suit

    Dress suit or formalwear suit for a man consisting of a cutaway coat, vest, trousers, tie and suspenders. .037A) Coat. Cutaway coat or morning dress coat of black and gray twill wool. The coat has a turned-down notched collar and 4"-wide lapels. The coat is edged with black silk woven braid. One black plastic button and corresponding buttonhole at slightly dipped waist. The back has tails with no interior pockets. Lining is black rayon. Slee...

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20. 1995.038.001 - Hat

    Man's olive drab felt fedora from Marshall Fields. The hat is made of deep green felt of an unknown source. The fedora has a tall crown and a pinch-front. Black grosgrain hatband with secured bow on the left side. Inside is lined with white rayon acetate. Printed on the inside of the crown and covered with clear plastic: [flourishes and Marshall Field crest] "Marshall Field & Co. / THE STORE FOR MEN." Black leather sweatband with gold imprint:...

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