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1. Carving - Adams/Quast Home

   Wooden machine carving of the Adams/Quast Home, Hutchinson MN, by The Cat's Meow, 1998. Carving was created as a souvenir. Original owner of the house was the Honorable David A. Adams, Esquire, who completed construction in 1902 at an approximate cost of $8,000. Walter h. Quast purchased the home in 1952. Members of the Quast family still reside in the home in 2013.

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2. Carving - Cardinal woodcarving

   Wood carving of a red cardinal with fanned wing and tail feathers. Carved from a single piece of wood. Unknown carver; possibly Orville Gehlen. Has a pin inserted in back with fishline for hanging.

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3. Carving - Carved owls-Wilbert H. Moenke

   Pair of Owls carved from wood. Carved by Wilbert H. Moenke of Lester Prairie. He was a farmer and carving was his pastime all his life. He was born June 21, 1913, married Louise Rolf on May 18, 1941, and died on April 17, 1985 at age 71 years.

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4. Carving - Carved wooden ball inside wood-Wilbert H. Moenke

   Wood carving of a small movable ball carved inside one end of a four sided wooden bar. Initials "H. M." on one side. Carved by Wilbert H. Moenke of Lester Prairie. He was a farmer and carving was his pastime all his life. He was born June 21, 1913, married Louise Rolf on May 18, 1941, and died on April 17, 1985 at age 71 years.

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5. Carving - Chief Little Crow

   Wooden machine carving of the Statue of Sioux Chief Little Crow, Hutchinson MN, by The Cat's Meow, 1996. The statue was a gift from artist Les Kouba. Carving was created as a souvenir.

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6. Carving - Citizens Bank

   Wooden machine carving of the Citizens Bank, Hutchinson MN, by The Cat's Meow, 1999. Citizens Bank has been serving the Hutchinson community since 1886 & an early building is shown. Carving was created as a souvenir.

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7. Carving - City Hall Cupola

   Wooden machine carving of the City Hall (1914-1994) Cupola Restoration Project, Hutchinson MN, by The Cat's Meow, 1999. Carving was created as a souvenir.

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8. Carving - Diamond willow carving

   Diamond Willow carving of plant using dark open knots arranged as leaves in lighter willow base. Varnish finish. Donor notes: When asked about the Diamond Willow carving Vernon stated it was something he started in his spare time as he liked to work with his hands and over the years made many various pieces from small objects to lamps and canes. Diamond Willow Carving is almost a lost art. Diamond Willow is a shrub that grows in wet areas as ...

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9. Carving - Diamond willow carving

   Diamond Willow carving with a Madonna and Child below a white plastic Cross on a nail. Dark knots and light wood create the background. Varnish finish. Donor notes: When asked about the Diamond Willow carving Vernon stated it was something he started in his spare time as he liked to work with his hands and over the years made many various pieces from small objects to lamps and canes. Diamond Willow Carving is almost a lost art. Diamond Willo...

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10. Carving - Harrington-Merrill House Cat's Meow wood carving

    Wooden machine carving of the Harrington-Merrill House, Hutchinson, by The Cat's Meow, 2004. Built in 1858 by Lewis Harrington, this is the oldest home in Hutchinson which survived the uprising of 1862. In 2004 restoration of the property began through a joint effort of the Historic Hutchinson Organization and the City of Hutchinson. Harrington famiy, 1858-1918; Merrill family, 1918-1990. Carving was created as a souvenir.

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11. Carving - Hutchinson City Hall

    Wooden machine carved & painted replica of the "Hutchinson City Hall". It was constructed in 1914 at Hutchinson, MN. Marketed by The Cat's Meow, 1996, as a souvenir.

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12. Carving - Hutchinson logo

    Wooden machine carving of the Hutchinson Minnesota logo, by The Cat's Meow, 2001. Hutchinson was established in 1855. The logo features include trees, dam, flying geese & Little Crow statue. Carving was created as a souvenir.

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13. Carving - Hutchinson Public Library

    Wooden machine carved & painted replica of the Hutchinson Public Library. An original Andrew Carnegie library, it was dedicated June, 1904. Located in Library Square, Hutchinson, MN. Marketed in 1996 by "The Cat's Meow Village" as a souvenir. Price tag: $16.95.

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14. Carving - Hutchinson Telephone Company

    Wooden machine carving of the Hutchinson Telephone Company, Hutchinson MN, by The Cat's Meow, 1997. Celebrating 100 years of service, 1897-1997. Carving was created as a souvenir.

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15. Carving - Indian horse rider with spear-Wilbert H. Moenke

    Wood Carving of an Indian Man on a Horse with a spear. Carved by Wilbert H. Moenke of Lester Prairie. He was a farmer and carving was his pastime all his life. He was born June 21, 1913, married Louise Rolf on May 18, 1941, and died on April 17, 1985 at age 71 years.

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16. Carving - "Into the Sun" wood carving

    Wood carving "Into the Sun" by Emanuel "Monnie" Albrecht, Hutchinson, MN. A male golfer stands shading his eyes from the sun and looking down the fairway for the golf ball he has hit. The ball lies on a green hidden beneath the golfer. The carving was given to Dr. Bob Prochnow by Emanuel in 1993 with a note that read "It's a great pleasure for me to know that this carving and several others have found a home with your fine family. Sincerely, Em...

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17. Carving - Library Square Bandshell

    Wooden machine carved & painted replica of the "Library Square Bandshell" Hutchinson, MN Original construction mid 1920's; renovated in 1997 Marketed by "The Cat's Meow Village" as a souvenir in 1997.

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18. Carving - Maplewood Academy

    Wooden machine carved & painted replica of Maplewood Academy. The Maplewood Academy was established in 1904 by the Seventh Day Adventists as a secondary boarding school in Hutchinson. Marketed by The Cat's Meow Village, 1996, as a souvenir.

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19. Carving - National Guard Armory

    Machine carved & painted replica of the "National Guard Armory." It was established in 1923. Company B was "The First to Land on Foreign Soil-W W II". Marketed by The Cat's Meow, 1996, as a souvenir.

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20. Carving - Pair of wooden carved oxen-Wilbert H. Moenke

    Wood carving of a pair of yoked oxen. They were pulling two wheel cart 1996-0014-013-B. Carved by Wilbert H. Moenke of Lester Prairie. He was a farmer and carving was his pastime all his life. He was born June 21, 1913, married Louise Rolf on May 18, 1941, and died on April 17, 1985 at age 71 years.

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