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[Sons of Herman Lodge in Needville, Texas]

[Sons of Herman Lodge in Needville, Texas]

Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of the Sons of Herman Lodge in Needville, Texas in 1908. Some of the members of the lodge have been identified as front row left to right: Mr. Kossler, Mr. Hackstedt, August Schendel, Mr. Thoeff, Unknown, Mr. Ernest Zwahr, Unknown, Unknown, Mr. Reeh, Unknown. Second row: Unknown, Unknown, Charlie Seiler, Adolph Seiler, Mr. Jungerman, Mr. Quebe, Mr. Requardt, Mr. Moench, Unknown, Unknown. The group is posed in front of a wooden unpainted building. The photograph is mounted on a black cardboard matte. The matte is peeling and worn. Image is also peeling. Image dimensions are: 24.5 cm X 19.2 cm.
Holding Partner: Fort Bend Museum
[Car Made of Flowers]

[Car Made of Flowers]

Date: unknown
Creator: Erler, M.
Description: Embossed color postcard depicting an automobile made from blue and pink flowers, even the wheels. Correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Doll Baby, Sorry to hear you are sick but hope you are better. 'Eiloo' has been sick in bed and just able to sit up. We will see what we can do for you in the way of rooms. Sorry you won't be with us. Lovingly, M. Erler". It is addressed to Miss Rosa L. Dill, 628 Chickasha St., Chickasha, Okla. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Mar 9, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
[Auld Lang Syne Postcard]

[Auld Lang Syne Postcard]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard with purple and white spray of flowers in upper right corner and Auld Lang Syne written in forget-me-nots in the lower right corner. Correspondence reads, "My Dear Sis - I am [not legible] and haven't had a [not legible] yet. Baggage-car caught fire and delayed us 10 minutes. loving, Rose". It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, P.O. Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Monett & Paris on Aug 19, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
Twelfth St & Paseo, Kansas City, Mo.

Twelfth St & Paseo, Kansas City, Mo.

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard with a picture of the the park at Twelfth and paseo in Kansas City, Missouri. There are benches, a stone wall, and an old canon along with sidewalks and landscaped gardens. On the back the correspondences reads, "Dear Mrs. Dill Just returned to Oklahoma City and reveived the letter you so kindly wrote me. Will write you in a few days when I can collect myself. Lovingly, mom. Kiss Lucy for me." It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, 527 18th St., Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla., Jume 22, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
[Girl on Bench with Pigeons]

[Girl on Bench with Pigeons]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard depicting a little girl seated on a bench outside a cottage holding a pigeon. Three other pigeons are nearby. The cottage has a small window with green shutters on it. Correspondence on the back reads, "8/17/1908. From Mrs. Tondreau, So Omaha, Neb. R.R. #3". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 527 S. 18th St. Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Omaha, Neb. on Aug 19, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
[Girl and Dog]

[Girl and Dog]

Date: unknown
Creator: Reed, Ida M.
Description: Embossed color postcard depicting a little blonde-headed girl in a purple dress with a large black and white dog beside her. They are standing in a field of flowers. Written on the front is, "Hello Rosa, Is this not a pretty picture". Correspondence on the back reads, " Dear Rosa Louise, how are you? I would love to see you. Do you ever think of Ada and Ida; I wonder. Baby Dorothy Erler was here yesterday don't you want to see her? be a good girl; and come see us. Ida M. Reed". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Dill, Paris, Texas, No. 527 S. 18th St. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Jul 3, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
[Fluffy Cat in a Handbag]

[Fluffy Cat in a Handbag]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Embossed color postcard depicting a fluffy gray and white cat sitting inside a brown leather handbag. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 521 Sou Mill St., Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Terrell, Tex on May 30, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
[Wooden Flowers]

[Wooden Flowers]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard of wood with a relief carving of flowers on top of it. The flowers are painted lavender and purple with green and brown leaves on the stem. Correspondence on the back is illegible. The card is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, 509. N. Broadway, Okla City, Okla. It is postmarked Corsicana, Tex on May 7, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
The Morning Wash

The Morning Wash

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Postcard depicting a child standing on a stool bending over a lavatory, or wash basin. Correspondence on the back reads, "Will mail this at Monett and you will know I am thus far safe. Wish I had my baby with me but she wouldn't enjoy it. It is wet and cool, rained several times. [ ] Rose" It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla., P.O. Box 838. It is postmarked Danville, Aug 21, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
[Fluffy Cat in a Basket]

[Fluffy Cat in a Basket]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Embossed color postcard depicting a fluffy gray and white cat in a basket with a blue ribbon. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, Paris, Texas, Care Frisco Auditors Office. It is postmarked Terrell, Texas on Jun 13, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
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