Fougberg, Thord B.M. (Slim)
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Wagon Wrench
Description:
This steel wagon wrench is rusted. Mr. Fougberg bought it at Skookumchuck. At the time, he thinks, when he bought the priest's buggy from the late Dan Paul.
Date of Object:
ca. 1890
Accession #:
983.45.04
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Work Boots
Description:
One pair of men's boots. Originally leather was brown. On bottom of heel is image of a cat with "Cat Paws" written below.
Date of Object:
ca. 1970
Accession #:
989.36.01ab
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moccasins
Description:
Lil'wat Moccasins made for Thord "Slim" Fougberg by Adeline (Mrs. George) Williams, but because Mr. Fougberg's feet were larger than expected, Mr. Fougbergs wife, Margaret, wore the moccasins instead. Made of buckskin and decorated with multi-colored glass bead designs of flowers on the top. Beads are orange, white and blue along the seam and flowers are pink, yellow, blue, and green.
Date of Object:
ca.1970
Accession #:
019.02.01ab
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