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1. 94.159 - Glass, Measuring

   Glass, Measuring: It is made of clear pressed glass with acid-etched advertising applied vertically to one side It says "THE BARTLETT DRUG CO. / 410 Main St. 306 State St. / DIAL 3800 DIAL 4451 / Cor. 9th & Kossuth Sts. DIAL 4472 / LAFAYETTE, INDIANA". There are etched gradations on the same side showing teaspoons and tablespoons. The base has embossed "HA" monogram, for the Hazel- Atlas Glass Manufacturing Co. 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 2 5/8".

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2. 94.198.002 - Bathyscope

   Bathyscope: Also called a Fish Finder, Mussel Looker, or Underwater Viewer. A metal, cone-shaped device that is open on both ends. The larger end is sealed with a pane of glass. The top opening is a wood frame around it. There are two handles welded along the side of the scope, one is wood and one is all metal. There are also 4 metal loops alone the side to hold weights. Scope measures 25 1/2" long, the diameter at the bottom is 13 1/2" and the d...

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3. 95.014.03 - Ornament, Christmas Tree

   .A Christmas tree ornament made of glazed porcelain with purple design and text. On the obverse is an image of Central Presbyterian Church. On the obverse is printed "Organized April 19, 1840 as / Second Presbyterian / Built 1894/Destroyed by fire 1897 / Rebuilt and Dedicated September 25, 1898 / Lafayette, Indiana / 1992 / Limited Edition, Collectors' Series / Issue No. 2: Houses of Worship / Friends of Downtown." Measures 3 3/4" diameter x 1...

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4. 95.014.04 - Ornament, Christmas Tree

   .A Christmas tree ornament made of glazed porcelain with purple design and text. On the obverse is an image of the Brown Street United Methodist Church. On the verso is printed "Dedicated October 11, 1885 / Founded in 1851 as / Deutsche Methodist Kirche / Lafayette, Indiana / 1991 / Limited Edition, Collectors' Series / Issue No. 1: Houses of Worship / Friends of Downtown. Measures 3 3/4" diameter x 1/8" .B Printed sheet giving a brief his...

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5. 95.031.01 - Mug

   Mug: White porcelain mug with handle. There is a seal on it showing a steam engine and tracks with a tree and water on a light blue background. The writing in the seal says "Last Train / First Train / July 22, 1994". Around the seal is written "A New Lafayette / Railroad Relocation / James F Riehle / Mayer, City of Lafayette". 4 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 3 1/16".

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6. 95.036 - Tin

   Tin: Large metal tin contain with lid. The container is painted silver with a black printed label on one side. Inclosed in a black oval, the text reads, "KETTLE RENDERED / PURE [graphic of farmer feeding hogs] LARD / 50 LBS. NET / RUND PACKING CO. INC., / LAFAYETTE, IND." and beneath the oval, "THE HEEKIN CAN CO. CIN. O. 3677". There are two rings around the container that bulge out. On each side, there are metal ring handles that lay flat or be ...

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7. 95.053.01 - Quilt

   Quilt: Alternating Log cabin and crazy quilt squares, made with fair ribbons. The log cabin blocks made in part from 1912-1920 Tippecanoe County Fair ribbons, and alternating blocks done in crazy quilt fashion. Machine pieced. Measures 75" x 79 1/2".

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8. 95.090 - License, Transportation

   License, Transportation: Rectangular white plate with edges slightly turned down and a hole in each corner. There is a red line around the edge and raised red letters that say "WEST LAFAYETTE / 483 / 41 BICYCLE 42". 5 1/2" x 3" x 1/8".

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9. 95.176.37 - License, Sporting

   License or tag: attached to fishing net, permitting their use. Round aluminum disc with the stamped text, "INDIANA / DEPARTMENT / OF CONSERVATION / 31 / RESIDENT / WABASH OR WHITE RIVER / WITHIN STATE / D-NET OR HOOP NET YEAR 1950 / $5.00". There are two small holes to the left and right of the text. The back is blank. Measures 2" diameter x 1/16" thick.

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10. 95.176.40 - License, Sporting

    Net tag or License: Attached to fishing nets, permitting their use. Aluminum tag, rectangular with rounded corners. Stamped text reads, "1992 INDIANA / NET TAG / 158". There are two small holes to the right and left of the text. The back is black. A small knot of twine is still attached to one of the holes. Measures 3" x 1" x 1/16".

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11. 96.048.01 - Compote

    Compote: Large clear pressed flint glass compote, in saw-tooth and tulip pattern with wafered foot and pontiled base. Bought in the late 1800's by Mrs. John Washington Taylor (Jenny Baugh Taylor) of Farmer's Institute, from John Purdue's greenware store, Lafayette. Ca. 1860-1870's. Measurements: 10 3/4" diameter across top, 6" diameter across base, 8 1/2" tall

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12. 96.069 - Sticker

    Sticker: Ca. 1950's unused car dealer's sticker "PACKARD / SHAMBAUGH'S GARAGE / LAFAYETTE, INDIANA" ($16.15). White background and text, red color surrounds text. The sticker is reflective. There is a paper cover over the sticky back. Measures 5 3/4" x 2" x 1/32".

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13. 96.130 - Certificate, Commemorative

    Certificate: Approximately 11" x 16 1/4" chromolithograph- First Communion Certificate of Frank Ostheimer at St. Lawrence, Lafayette, Indiana - June 26, 1904. Signed by Rev. Richard Wurth, O.F.M.; features scenes of First Communion, Baptism, Penance Confirmation and Holy Matrimony(?); by Fr. Pustet and Co. New York and Cincinnati.

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14. 97.064.1A - Uniform

    Naval dress jacket; The jacket is black polyester that is a front opening 3 button and double-breasted. It has two front pockets, a collar and 3 gold braids with a gold star at cuffs. The interior as a synthetic material and has pockets on each side. The label inside says "DCC; Davis Clothing Co.; Brockton, Massachusetts" The measurements are 36 3/8" in length and 18 3/4" in width at the shoulders.

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15. 97.064.1C - Cap, Garrison

    Cap: White vinyl cap with a black vinyl brim. There is a black, elastic band around the cap with a gold braid atttached to it. Tucked into the elastic band is a felt piece with the Navy insignia on it, a silver eagle with outstretched wings carrying a shield in its claws with crossed gold anchors behind it. Inside the cap is a tage that says "Size 7 3/8". there is also a plastic name holder on the inside with the logo, "Bernard Snap Cap" on it. C...

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16. 97.092.03 - Plate

    Plate: It is round with a slight round indentation in the middle. It is made of china. There is a black line around the edge with a gold line to the inside of it. Inside the gold line is a drawing of a charriage with a bell on it. The carriage and bell are drawn in black. To the left of the carriage is the letter "P" in gold with a black border. To the right of the carriage is the letter "U" in gold with a black border. On the back of the plate i...

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17. 98.036.45 - Ribbon

    White ribbon with blue text for the Ladies Soldiers Aid Society. Across the top reads "1898...APRIL...1899". "Ladies / Soldiers / Aid / Society" is written in the center, with the first letter of each white on a blue rectangular, ornate background. "LAFAYETTE, IND." is across the bottom, with an eagle and laurels below. Bottom and top of ribbon are starting to fray. Back is plain. Measures 2 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 1/16".

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18. 99.035 - Coin, Commemorative

    Commemorative Coin: Battle of Tippecanoe Sesquicentennial, 1961 commerative coin. One side show profile of Harrison & Tecumseh; obverse shows Battlefield monument; "The Battle that won the Northwest"; gold colored. Measures 1 1/2" in diameter x 1/8".

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19. 99.103.04 - Jacket

    Jacket: The jacket is made out of wool and is army green in color. It is front opening with 4 brass covered metal buttons. On of the buttons is missing and the buttons have an eagle with an American shield on its chest. It has four front pockets that are closed with more engraved brass buttons, the right side button pockets button is rusting. On the sleeves of the jacket are two chevrons signifying rank as Corporal. On the jackets right sleeve at...

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20. 99.106.01 - Hat

    Hat: Olive green army hat. Belonged to donor 2nd Lt. Don Bloodgood. The hat has a wide flat crown that droops over the side of the bond and is raised straight at the front and dips down in the back. In the center of the front of the bond is an eyelet. The bill is brown vinyl, as is the brown vinyl strap that covers the front of the hat connected by two buttons. The buttons are gold and have the state seal on them. The vinyl strap continues around...

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