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Mrs. Pruett's Dollarama

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mrs. Ida Mae Pruett's doll collection, consisting of 360 dolls of all sorts at the time this paper was written. The collection includes dolls of all sizes and shapes, styles and colors, and from different countries. This paper includes a small section on the process of making dolls, pieces of furniture Mrs. Pruett uses to display her dolls at her home, and the likeness of a number of dolls from Mrs. Pruett's collection.
Date: 1974
Creator: Espinosa, Rebecca Ann
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Old man with a dog]

Description: This is a photograph of a room filled with items. In the center of the room, there is an older man (Nick Merfelder, the Justice of the Peace at Fort Davis) with a moustache sitting in a chair smoking a pipe and reading something on a short table in front of him. A large dog is sitting next to him with its head in the Merfelder's lap. There are several chairs and tables covered in books, papers, and lambs near the man. The room is relatively large with wood paneling across the floor, far wal… more
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

Pioneer Lamp

Description: Photographs of a pioneer lamp and old iron stove owned by Mrs. Joe Mitchell. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
Date: November 1967
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

Butter Churn

Description: Photographs of a butter churn with its dasher owned by Mrs. Fox Parker. It has a number 3 on it and a maple leaf. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
Date: November 1967
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

Irons and Wash Stand Items

Description: Photographs of antique irons owned by Mrs. Fox Parker and Socorro Quintana and wash stand items owned by Jessie Mueller. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
Date: November 1967
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

Glass Bottles

Description: Photograph of glass bottles: A. Anhauser Bausch - Budweiser; B. Circle A Brand; C. Milks Emulsion; D. Sky Pilot Bottling Company; E. Pabst; Part of a report by Galen McCallum for a History class at Marfa High School.
Date: November 1973
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

Antique Wash Bowl

Description: Photographs of antique wash bowl and pitcher owned by Jessie Mueller. This page was included in a paper written by Elizabeth Newton for an American History class at Marfa High School in November 1967.
Date: November 1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Mrs. Ashton's Grand Piano]

Description: Photograph of Mrs. Ashton's grand piano in the Ashton House in Marfa, Texas. The lid of the piano is propped open. There are windows on either side of the room. This piano was bought by Mrs. Joe Bunton after Mrs. Ashton's death. The back of the photograph says, "An Original Polaroid Land Photograph," and below there is ordering information.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Radio]

Description: Photograph of a large, wooden radio. It probably dates from the 1930s. It is sitting on a metal stand. The radio was originally owned by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huerta.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Coffee Grinder]

Description: Photograph of an antique coffee grinder. The grinder is sitting on the floor. It originally belonged to Max Cortez of Fort Davis, Texas. It was used in his grocery store, Max Grocery Store.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Table]

Description: Photograph of a small table. It originally belonged to Narcisa Herrera. The table's legs are S-shaped. On top of the table is a blue candle and flowers. There is a couch nearby.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Skillets]

Description: Photograph of three skillets on a table. The skillets originally belonged to Mrs. Isidra Magallanez. They were used in her restaurant, Isidra's, in Marfa, Texas.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Marfa Public Library

Interior of the Brite Home

Description: Photograph of the interior of the Brite home when it was decorated for Hester Brite's wedding in December 1923. Candlesticks and a large vase of flowers sit on the floor on the left side of the room. Ribbons hang from the ceiling.
Date: December 1923
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Partner: Marfa Public Library
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