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1. Bust - Elvis Presley bust

   White plaster of Paris bust of Elvis Presley. Donated following the Museum's 1950s Nostalgia Night on April 16, 2012. The word "Mexico" is incised on the bottom. Donor notes: "'Bust of Elvis Presley' was given to me for my birthday as I am a true Elvis Presley fan! I have visited Graceland twice. I have many 'Elvis' collectables. I think 'Elvis' is made of plaster-paris."

   Record Type: Object

   
2. Casting - Set of 19 Plaster of Paris white casting of baseball player Babe Ruth

   Set of 19 Plaster of Paris white castings of baseball player Babe Ruth wearing #3 uniform & ready to swing his bat. Figurines are flat on one side. 4 have been finished with hand drawn hair, eyes, uniform stripes and a shellac finish. Details on 6 have been started and 9 have not been worked on. The castings were found in the R. W. Dahl house, Hutchinson, MN and would have been created by R. W. Dahl after his serious heart attack in th late 1930s...

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3. Casting - Set of 6 Plaster of Paris white castings of animals

   Set of 6 Plaster of Paris white castings of animals, including 3 dogs, squirrel, owl and elephant. One dog is painted brown; other animals are white. The castings were found in the R. W. Dahl house, Hutchinson, MN and would have been created by R. W. Dahl after his serious heart attack in th late 1930s. His doctor (Dr. Jensen) ordered a change in diet and limited activity. Dick's son, Jim, delayed going to college in order to help his Dad carr...

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4. Letter - Horse head sculpture care

   Letter from Pat ___ addressed to Jim [Weis] regarding care of the papiermache horse head 2001-0080-007, painted with artist oils on October 31, 1983. She advises only dusting and gentle washing, if necessary, and hanging away from direct sunlight. Horse head is exhibited wearing a rope halter. A photo of the horse head after painting is 2001-0080-071.

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Print, Photographic - Papiermache horse head sculpture

   Color Polaroid photograph of the papiermache horse head 2001-0080-007, painted with artist oils on October 31, 1983 for Jim Weis by Pat ___. Horse head is exhibited wearing a rope halter. A letter from artist Pat ___ regarding care of the papiermache sculpture is 2001-0080-070.

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. Print, Photographic - "Through the Eyes of Taoyateduta"

   Color photograph of the sculpture "Through the Eyes of Taoyateduta" (Chief Little Crow) at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis, MN. Ed Archie Noisecat, a Native American sculptor, is the creator of the piece which depicts a mask and rests on pillars.

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. Sculpture - Enchanting Innocence sculpture

   Wood sculpture statue by Emanuel Albrecht of Kris Hoeft called "Enchanting Innocence". Unknown wood painted white with brass title plate. Signed "Albrecht". Donor Jeff Hoeft notes: "Emanuel Albrecht was a great Hutchinson sports fan. In fact he was a great Hutch sports athlete himself. In 1988 the Hutch girls basketball team was well on their way to becoming one of the top girls' teams in the state. My daughter Kris was a guard on this team...

   Record Type: Object

   
8. Sculpture - Sculpture of a horse head

   Papiermache sculpture of a horse head. Imprinted "Johnson Halter" on both sides. Label: Old King Cole Paper Mache Co., Canton, Ohio. Painted with artist's oils on October 31, 1983 by Pat ___. Letter 2001-0080-070 from Pat addressed to Jim [Weis] advises only dusting and gentle washing, if necessary, and hanging away from direct sunlight. Horse head is exhibited wearing a rope halter. A photo of the horse head after painting is 2001-0080-071.

   Record Type: Object

   
9. Statue - Franklin D. Roosevelt bust

   Small statue of a man's head. Marked "Franklin D. Roosevelt"

   Record Type: Object