Ritchie, Patty and Len
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Gramophone and Four Records
Description:
a) This is a large wooden grammophone that originally belonged to George Walker. It has a lifting lid and two cupboard compartments in the front, one for a speaker and one for holding records, and one on the right side for the winding handle. The record player is beneath the top lid and still spins though it quickly slows down. b) this is a small red record with the maker's mark Columbia Records, "Playtime - Noah's Ark - Part 1" c) this is a black record with the maker's mark RCA Victor, "Jolly Lumberjack Polka" d) this is a black record with the maker's mark RCA Victor, His Master's Voice Victor, "Creole Love Call", Duke Wellington and his Orchestra e) this is a black record with the maker's mark Quality Records, "Lily of Lagua", Eddie "Piano" Miller
Date of Object:
ca. 1912-1920
Accession #:
015.15.02abcde
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library sign
Description:
This is the original Pemberton Public Library sign from the old library building in the 1970s. It is hand carved and made of wood with a black metal trim.
Date of Object:
Accession #:
015.11.01
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Wooden Picture Frame & Two Photos
Description:
a) this is a wooden picture frame with decorative black pearling around the inner edge. It has a darker stain around the outside rim and a wire along the back for hanging. b) this is a photograph of a young girl standing by herself, the photo is a sepia toned colour and she has no expression c) this is a photograph of a couple posing together, the man sitting looking into the camera and the woman positioned silghtly above looking down at him. The photo is a handpainted black and white portrait but there is a faint blueish tint due to sun exposure. The photo appears to be an engagement or wedding photo due to the gold wedding bands in the image. d) this is a concave clear glass covering for the picture frame.
Date of Object:
ca. 1900
Accession #:
015.15.01abcd
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