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  1. Apron - Large white party apron

    Long white party apron trimmed with wide knit lace at the bottom. Short ties. Worn in the late 1800s by Anna Tmey Lauzer, mother of donor. Donor Abby Lauzer Andrews was the daughter of Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer, who married in 1875 after coming to America with their separate families. They lived a year in Waverly and then in 1876 bought a farm four miles east of Hutchinson on the Bear Lake Road. There they raised a family of six children & ...

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    Large white party apron
  2. Barometer - Cottage barometer/thermometer

    Cottage Barometer - or Storm Glass and Thermometer Combined. From Hoffman & Viele, Norfolk, Nebraska, Furniture, Carpets and Crockery. Belonged to Abby Andrews parents, Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer. Two glass tubes are set in a crude wooden frame. Readings for the barometer are on a paper backing and Instructions are on the back of the wooden holder. The Lauzers were early pioneers who moved to Hutchinson in 1876 and bought a farm 4 mile...

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    Cottage barometer/thermometer
  3. Bonnet - Winter bonnet

    Crocheted wool winter bonnet. Maroon yarn trimmed with lavender thread. Rust brown yarn inside with rust ribbon ties. Worn in the 1880s by Anna Lauzer Tmey, mother of donor Abby L. Andrews.

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    Winter bonnet
  4. Bowl, Sugar - Sugar bowl

    Large ironstone sugar bowl made by J. & G. Meakin. It was used on the Simon Lauzer farm dating back to 1890. White color. Maker's mark on bottom. Donor Abby Lauzer Andrews was the daughter of Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer, who married in 1875 after coming to America with their separate families. They lived a year in Waverly and then in 1876 bought a farm four miles east of Hutchinson on the Bear Lake Road. There they raised a family of six chi...

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    Sugar bowl
  5. Butler, Silent - Black metal crumber/silent butler tray with brush

    Black metal crumber/silent butler tray with matching curved wooden handle brush. Both have gilt painted leafy design & trim. Used to sweep crumbs from a tablecloth. Described by donor as "Dining Room Table Scrumber, 1890; given by Abby L. Andrews, 1982." Used by Simon & Anna Tmey Lauzer after they were married in 1875. Donor Abby Lauzer Andrews was their daughter. Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer married in 1875 after coming to America with their...

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    Black metal crumber/silent butler tray with brush
  6. Cup - Handleless cup

    Handleless ironstoneware cup, Royal premium T& R Boots. Used by Simon & Anna Tmey Lauzer after they were married in 1875. Donor Abby Lauzer Andrews was their daughter. Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer married in 1875 after coming to America with their separate families. They lived a year in Waverly and then in 1876 bought a farm four miles east of Hutchinson on the Bear Lake Road. There they raised a family of six children.

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    Handleless cup
  7. Grater - Tin nutmeg grater

    Tin nutmeg grater or rasp; half-cylindrical. Belonged to Lauzers, parents of Abby Andrews. The surface is perforated with small rasped holes. The nutmeg is passed over the surface to grate. Covered seed storage area at top. Hole for hanging. The Lauzers were early pioneers who moved to Hutchinson in 1876 and bought a farm 4 miles east of Hutchinson, where they remained until 1913 when they moved to Minneapolis. Simon Lauzer died in 1934 and ...

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    Tin nutmeg grater
  8. Mitten - Pair of beaver fur driving mittens

    Pair of beaver fur driving mittens with leather palms & thumbs; red wool lining; drawstrings on cuffs. Worn by Simon Lauzer in the 1800s. He was the donor's father.

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    Pair of beaver fur driving mittens
  9. Napkin - Red and white woven cotton napkin

    Red & white woven cotton napkin with red fringes on two sides and white fringes on opposite sides. Donor notes: The napkin was used daily. It was purchased from an Arab who made his yearly visits to his farm customers about 1885. The Arab often stayed with my parents Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer overnight.

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    Red and white woven  cotton napkin
  10. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty ice pick

    Promotional novelty ice pick from Flour City Ice Co. "Pure Ice, Good Service". All metal; heavy handle. Belonged to the Lauzers, parents of donor Abby Andrews. The Lauzers were early pioneers who moved to Hutchinson in 1876 and bought a farm 4 miles east of Hutchinson, where they remained until 1913 when they moved to Minneapolis. Simon Lauzer died in 1934 and Anna Tmey Lauzer in 1935.

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    Novelty ice pick
  11. Opener, Can - Metal can opener

    Metal can opener used by the Lauzer family. Donor Abby Lauzer Andrews was the daughter of Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer, who married in 1875 after coming to America with their separate families. They lived a year in Waverly and then in 1876 bought a farm four miles east of Hutchinson on the Bear Lake Road. There they raised a family of six children. Abby Lauzer graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1912 and from the University of Minnesota in...

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    Metal can opener
  12. Peeler, Vegetable - Vegtable peeler & grater

    Combination vegetable peeler and grater. Metal. Marked "De Vault patent 2106796". 1930s. Belonged to the Lauzers, parents of donor Abby Andrews. The Lauzers were early pioneers who moved to Hutchinson in 1876 and bought a farm 4 miles east of Hutchinson, where they remained until 1913 when they moved to Minneapolis. Simon Lauzer died in 1934 and Anna Tmey Lauzer in 1935.

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    Vegtable peeler & grater
  13. Photograph, Cabinet - Emily Lauzer

    Black & white cabinet card photograph of Emily Lauzer, 1899 graduate of Hutchinson High School. She is wearing a high neck white dress with shoulder & bottom hem ruffles. She has a bouquet of flowers. Credited to T. A. Sather, Hutchinson, MN.

    Record Type: Photo

    Emily Lauzer
  14. Pincushion - Pincushion

    Large beaded Victorian pincushion given to Simon Lauzer's parents by Chief Little Crow when he lived on their farm in Waverly, Minnesota, during the winter months. Has heavily beaded picture of two birds on a branch in the center with outer border of leaves that are also heavily beaded. Loops of beads form the fringe. Reverse is pale lavender stiff cloth. Beads are all clear except blue beads for the birds' eyes. Heavy stuffing (sawdust?). ...

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    Pincushion
  15. Pitcher, Syrup - Clear glass syrup pitcher

    Clear glass syrup pitcher with metal screw-on cover & lip; glass handle. Originally had a hinged lid. Used by Simon & Anna Tmey Lauzer. Donor Abby Lauzer Andrews was the daughter of Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer, who married in 1875 after coming to America with their separate families. They lived a year in Waverly and then in 1876 bought a farm four miles east of Hutchinson on the Bear Lake Road. There they raised a family of six children.

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    Clear glass syrup pitcher
  16. Sharpener, Knife - Knife & Scissor sharpener

    Knife & scissor sharpener on small wood block with adjustable slot. Belonged to donor's mother Anna Tmey Lauzer. Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer married in 1875 after coming to America with their separate families. They lived a year in Waverly and then in 1876 bought a farm four miles east of Hutchinson on the Bear Lake Road. There they raised a family of six children.

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    Knife & Scissor sharpener
  17. Sharpener, Knife - Knife sharpener

    Eversharp knife sharpener. Has center sharpening discs and could be mounted to a board. Made by the Eversharp Company of New Haven, Conn. Belonged to the Lauzer family. Donor Abby Lauzer Andrews was the daughter of Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer, who married in 1875 after coming to America with their separate families. They lived a year in Waverly and then in 1876 bought a farm four miles east of Hutchinson on the Bear Lake Road. There they ...

    Record Type: Object

    Knife sharpener
  18. Sifter, Flour - Round flour sifter

    Large flat tin flour sifter/sieve with screen. Belonged to the Lauzer Family. Donor Abby Lauzer Andrews was the daughter of Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer, who married in 1875 after coming to America with their separate families. They lived a year in Waverly and then in 1876 bought a farm four miles east of Hutchinson on the Bear Lake Road. There they raised a family of six children. Abby Lauzer graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1912 an...

    Record Type: Object

    Round flour sifter
  19. Sifter, Flour - Tin flour sifter/sieve

    Large round tin flour sifter/sieve with wire screen and loop for hanging. Belonged to Anna Tmey Lauzer c.1880. Donor Abby Lauzer Andrews was her daughter. Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer married in 1875 after coming to America with their separate families. They lived a year in Waverly and then in 1876 bought a farm four miles east of Hutchinson on the Bear Lake Road. There they raised a family of six children.

    Record Type: Object

    Tin flour sifter/sieve
  20. Sill, Window - Window sill brace

    Window brace used to prop a window open. Wood. Donor notes: "This fancy stopper was used years ago to keep windows open - no spring on window was available. Used frequently on Simon and Anna Tmey Lauzer farm bought in 1876 and still owned by Abby Lauzer Andrews in 1982. Given by Abby Lauzer Andrews Aug. 15, 1982."

    Record Type: Object

    Window sill brace

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