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1. Megaphone - Silver colored megaphone

   Silver colored megaphone with leather strap handle. Also called a fire parade trumpet/bugle or speaker horn. This type of parade horn was used by fire departments. Might have been turned upside down and filled with flowers when firemen marched in parades. A speaker trumpet could be used as a ceremonial or commemorative presentation award honoring distinguished service. Some parade horns had fancy engraving; no engraving on this horn.

   Record Type: Object

   
2. Negative, Sheet Film - Modern Woodmen of American & sheep in wagon

   Black & white sheet film negative #43 of Modern Woodmen of America (MWA) members with an MWA parade display at a Winsted, MN celebration, c. 1910. Photographed at Barrett's Woods, Winsted, MN. They wear uniforms of belted blouses with the letters MWA across the front, knee-high gaiters, and light-colored hats. Two have an axe hanging from their belt. Pictured with Weinbeck's little wagon decorated with patriotic bunting and American flags. T...

   Record Type: Photo