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1. Apron - Blue dotted cotton cover-all apron

   Blue dotted cotton cover-all apron with single pocket. Worn by Alice Danek Merrill, grandmother of donor Jean Merrill Smoldt. Alice married Wallace Oscar Merrill in August 1902.

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2. Bonnet, Baby - Cotton baby bonnett

   Off-white cotton baby bonnet with cutwork and lace inserts.and long ties. Possibly worn by Alice Danek Merrill, grandmother of donor Jean Smoldt. Alice Emma Danek was born in Glencoe June 27, 1883, daughter of John J. & Anna Nuwash Danek. On August 10, 1902 she married W. O. Merrill. Alice died June 2, 1970.

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3. Camisole - Cream camisole

   Cream colored underbodice (camisole) with wide lace across the top and short lace sleeves. Drawstrings at neck and sleeve edges. Front button closure. Worn by someone in the Merrill family of Silver Lake MN.

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4. Carte-de-visite - Martha Harrington Merrill

   Sepia toned carte-de-viste card portrait photograph of Martha Harrington Merrill. She is wearing a light dress with white ruffle accent at the neck. Her hair is parted in the center. Photo is credited to Jacoby, Minneapolis, MN.

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. 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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6. Clipping, Newspaper - Memories of Professor Merrill

   Scanned newspaper clipping from the May 31, 1990 Hutchinson Leader. Hutchinson Class of 1910 classmates Anna Johnson Oleson & Agnes Thompson Peterson shared memories of Hutchinson High School, Professor Merrill, and their early employment and marriage. Includes a composite photo of the Class of 1910.

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. Coat, Dust - White cotton dust coat

   White cotton dust coat with four patch pockets & button front. Belonged to Wallace O. Merrill. May have been worn for automobile motoring excursions. Might also have been used as a printer's coat at the Silver Lake Leader or worn at the Silver Lake Post Office. Wallace O. Merrill was born December 12, 1879, son of William Wallace & Jennie Malone Merrill. In August 1902 he married Alice Emma Danek. W. Oscar Merrill was instrumental in foun...

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8. Costume, Performance - Black cotton coat with tails

   Black cotton coat with tails, collar, and wide lapels. May have been worn for a play, parade or Crazy Days by someone in the Delbert & Florence Merrill family.

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9. Costume, Performance - Red clown suit

   Red clown suit with orange collar and cuffs on both arms and legs. Homemade & altered to fit a smaller person. May have been worn for a play, parade or Crazy Days by someone in the Delbert & Florence Merrill family.

   Record Type: Object

   
10. Cover, Pillow - Crocheted granny square pillow cover

    Crocheted granny square pillow cover in colors of black, green, orange, yellow, and maroon. The large square would have been attached to fabric (usually black) to case a pillow. Handmade by Alice Danek Merrill, wife of Wallace Oscar Merrill and grandmother of donor Jean Merrill Smoldt. Alice Emma Danek was born in Glencoe June 27, 1883, daughter of John J. & Anna Nuwash Danek. On August 10, 1902 she married W. O. Merrill. Alice died June 2, 1...

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11. Cover, Pillow - Crocheted granny square pillow cover

    Crocheted granny square pillow cover in a variety of colors joined with black. The small squares are set on point.. The cover would have been attached to fabric (usually black) to case a pillow. Handmade by Alice Danek Merrill, wife of Wallace Oscar Merrill and grandmother of donor Jean Merrill Smoldt. Alice Emma Danek was born in Glencoe June 27, 1883, daughter of John J. & Anna Nuwash Danek. On August 10, 1902 she married W. O. Merrill. Al...

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12. Cover, Pillow - Crocheted granny square pillow cover

    Crocheted granny square pillow cover in colors of black, green, orange, yellow, and brown. The large square would have been attached to fabric (usually black) to case a pillow. Handmade by Alice Danek Merrill, wife of Wallace Oscar Merrill and grandmother of donor Jean Merrill Smoldt. Alice Emma Danek was born in Glencoe June 27, 1883, daughter of John J. & Anna Nuwash Danek. On August 10, 1902 she married W. O. Merrill. Alice died June 2, 19...

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13. Cover, Pillow - Crocheted granny square pillow cover

    Crocheted granny square pillow cover in a variety of colors joined with black. The small squares are set on point.. The cover would have been attached to fabric (usually black) to case a pillow. Handmade by Alice Danek Merrill, wife of Wallace Oscar Merrill and grandmother of donor Jean Merrill Smoldt. Alice Emma Danek was born in Glencoe June 27, 1883, daughter of John J. & Anna Nuwash Danek. On August 10, 1902 she married W. O. Merrill. Al...

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14. Daguerreotype - Daguerreotype: Martha Harrington

    Daguerreotype photograph of Martha Harrington Merrill as a young girl. Wooden case with clasp, red velvet paddiing and copper colored floral oval mat around photo

    Record Type: Photo

    
15. Drawing - Twelve black ink cartoon sketches-WWI

    Framed cartoon art: Twelve black ink cartoon sketches on cards, mounted and framed in black frame. Drawn by Lewis Merrill to illustrate himself, Captain Madson, Lieut. Oleson, Sergt. Madson, Sergt. Jensen, Corp. Jensen, Corp. Fredine, Corp. Zila, Corp. Calundian, Corp. Eli Jensen, Bugler Tmey, and Bugler Fratzke in military life of World War I. Wood frame; glass.

    Record Type: Object

    
16. Dress - Black dress

    Black (rayon crepe?) dress with ecru lace collar. Has shoulder pads, side zipper & back self-belt with snaps. Lace collar label: Karyl Lee. Belonged to Alice Danek Merrill, wife of Wallace Oscar Merrill and grandmother of donor Jean Merrill Smoldt. Alice Emma Danek was born in Glencoe June 27, 1883, daughter of John J. & Anna Nuwash Danek. On August 10, 1902 she married W. O. Merrill. Alice died June 2, 1970.

    Record Type: Object

    
17. Dress - Blue velvet dress

    Blue velvet dress with shirring at shoulders and down front & back of the short sleeves. Five self-covered buttons adorn the top of the shoulders as well. Side zipper; belt loop; small shoulder pads. Worn by Alice Danek Merrill, wife of Wallace Oscar Merrill and grandmother of donor Jean Merrill Smoldt. Alice Emma Danek was born in Glencoe June 27, 1883, daughter of John J. & Anna Nuwash Danek. On August 10, 1902 she married W. O. Merrill. Al...

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18. Dress - Blue & white dress

    Blue & white dress with organdy collar and lace trim on the short sleeves. Clear plastic buttons decorate the front.bodice. Probably belonged to Florence Merrill, mother of donor Jean Merrill Smoldt.

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19. Dress - Blue & white house dress

    Blue & white house dress with small lace collar, single pocket and short sleeves. Appears to be a homemade dress from a strawberry patterned feedsack. Probably belonged to Florence Merrill, mother of donor Jean Merrill Smoldt.

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20. Dress - Girls dress with telephone print

    Girl's dress made of a telephone print cotton with short cuffed sleeves. Metal decorative buttons and back zipper. Homemade. From the 1960-70s. Worn by Rose Merrill, daughter of Delbert & Florence Merrill, born May 16,1950.

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