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  1. A brown paper bag from with rope handle from Voila

    A brown paper bag from with rope handle from Voila, a French antique store, co-owned by Susie McMurry and Liz Moffitt-Bermingham, and located at 53 East Scranton Avenue in Lake Bluff. The store has since closed.

    Record Type: Object

    A brown paper bag from with rope handle from Voila
  2. A brown paper bag with rope handle from Moonspun Gifts

    A brown paper bag with rope handle from MoonSpun Gifts, formerly located at 37 East Scranton Avenue "inside The Shops on Scranton", opened in May of 1998 and has since closed.

    Record Type: Object

    A brown paper bag with rope handle from Moonspun Gifts
  3. A ceramic coaster with a painted Walt Disney image of Bambi.

    A ceramic coaster, 4.25" x 4.25, with a painted Walt Disney image of Bambi and a flower on the top. The coaster was advertisement for Phil's Pure Oil Service, Philipp Bourgeois Proprietor, Lake Bluff, which was located at 651 Sheridan Road.

    Record Type: Object

    A ceramic coaster with a painted Walt Disney image of Bambi
  4. A key fob from Arvidson's Service Station

    A key fob from George Arvidson's Service Station. The front of the fob reads: Keep and Never go Broke. The reverse: G. A. Arvidson 619 Sheridan Road. In the middle is a 1946 wheat penny and around the penny it reads: Keep Me and ever Go Broke.

    Record Type: Object

    A key fob from Arvidson's Service Station
  5. A thermometer from Lake Bluff Pharmacy

    A gray thermometer and plastic holder that reads Lake Bluff Pharmacy. The thermometer does not list an address on the holder. It may be from the second pharmacy which was a brick single story building that replaced the old pharmacy owned and operated by Graham Munch. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who constructed a brick building just east of the earlier frame building. The brick pharmacy remained...

    Record Type: Object

    A thermometer from Lake Bluff Pharmacy
  6. A white fur hat a collar

    A white fur hat and collar from Marshall Field and Company

    Record Type: Object

    A white fur hat and collar
  7. A white plastic ruler from Lake Bluff Hardware Store

    A white plastic ruler from Lake Bluff Hardware Store. The ruler was handed out to celebrate the store's 10th year in business. 1979-1989. It also reads Packy the Shipper and gives the address as 37 East Scranton Avenue. The slogan Our Tenth Year on the ruler is misleading: There has been at this location, a hardware store beginning in the 1940s when the store was called Dern's Hardware and Paint / Variety Store.

    Record Type: Object

    A white plastic ruler from Lake Bluff Hardware Store
  8. Acorn Club Wooden Crving

    Wooden Carving with writing "A Kind Friends Shall Never be Forgotten" Names included on the list are: "F.M. Pond, F.M. Rouche, F.H. Dimond, F.J. Nelson, T.J. Kudo, H.S. Robinson, N. Ashcroft. J.R. Foster, J. FrIesleben, J. Weatherson, H.B. Halley, R.D. Wheaton, B.M, Halley, C.C. Holbrook, J.A. Nilsson, I.B. Dimond, N.N. Foster, J.M. Foster, L.Sutherland, S. MacDonald, H.E. Padgett, G.A. Mendald, M.A. Fuller, G.E. Thompson, and W.H.D. Bogue" ...

    Record Type: Object

    Obj 100
  9. Alex Cezary Stypik's Village Flag Entry - Alex Cezary Stypik

    Green Background with an emblem in the middle of the Lake Bluff Gazebo surrounded by a ring of gold with the words "Lake Bluff's 150th Anniversary" written on it. 5th Grader from West Elementary in 1986 who was one of the 4 winners of the Village Flag Contest.

    Record Type: Object

    Alex Cezary Stypik's Village Flag Entry
  10. Alice Gridley's Beach Pass

    A 3.25 x 2.25 Lake Bluff beach pass issued to Alice Gridley in 1975, with a color photo of Alice.

    Record Type: Object

    Blice Gridley's Beach Pass
  11. American Legion

    A 4 1/2 inch American Legion patch belonging to Tom Tincher. Tincher held many titles within the village of Lake Bluff: Village Board member, president of the Lake Bluff History Museum, cameraman and member of the American Legion where he was the Historian.

    Record Type: Object

    American Legion patch
  12. American Legion Hat

    American Legion Hat from Lake Bluff post #510. Hat belong to the Post Commander, as per the patch. The hat is adorned with 16 pins. On the right side of the hat the pins included are: pin of the American Flag and American Legion symbol, an Eagle holding a crest that says American Legion Golden 50; a small pin saying 1978; a small pin saying 1977; an Adjutant pin with the active years of 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972; and Illinois Post Membership ...

    Record Type: Object

    American Legion Hat
  13. American Legion Post 510 cap

    An American Legion Post 510 cap owned by Robert Istnick. Robert, with his wife Ginny Istnick, served as co-chairs of the centennial celebration. He was also an officer and founder of the Friends of Lake Bluff Library.

    Record Type: Object

    American Legion Post 510 cap
  14. An Irish mountain scene - Isobel Cochran

    An Irish mountain scene

    Record Type: Object

    An Irish mountain scene
  15. Andrew Bird Poster

    Andrew Bird Poster Poster

    Record Type: Object

    Andrew Bird Poster
  16. Animal Pin

    Yellow animal, possibly a giraffe, made into a pin

    Record Type: Object

    Animal Pin
  17. Ann DeLuycker's Village Flag Contest Entry - Ann DeLuycker

    Vertical Tri-Colored Flag with the left and right ends having blue stripes and the middle having a yellow stripe. On each blue stripe there is a tree drawn in the middle. In the Middle of the yellow stripe is an emblem of the Lake Bluff Gazebo surrounded by a wreath of holly with the words "VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF" curved around the emblem. Student from Lake Bluff Jr. High School in 1986

    Record Type: Object

    Ann DeLuycker's Village Flag Contest Entry
  18. Apple Orchard Watercolor - William P. Henderson

    Unframed signed watercolor of apple orchard in winter (not Lake Bluff)

    Record Type: Object

    Apple Orchard Watercolor
  19. Arden Shore Camp Poster

    Poster Advertising Arden Shore Camp in Lake Bluff Illlinois. Depicts children playing in the camp

    Record Type: Object

    Arden Shore Camp Poster
  20. Army officer's dress uniform

    Army officer's dress uniform.

    Record Type: Object

    Army jacket
  21. Assistant Fire Chief Cap

    Assistant Fire Chief, navy in color, has flat crown, velvet band around the bottom of the crown with a gold strap around the velvet band. On either side of the cap are decorative buttons reading "FD". Adorning the top of the cap is an emblem for the Assistant Fire Chief, its of three crossing fire hoses with a red circle in the middle reading ASST CHIEF. The cap has a black plastic bill. The interior of the cap has a wide brown inner band, with a...

    Record Type: Object

    Assistant Fire Chief Cap
  22. Autumn in Lake Bluff - Royal Hill Milleson

    Oil painting titled "Autumn in Lake Bluff", mounted in an ornate bronze frame.

    Record Type: Object

    Autumn in Lake Bluff
  23. Baby's bust

    Dark green baby's bust. Underneath the base reads: "From a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci the insigne of the Ross Developmental Aids Sculptor, Glen Richardson." Ross Laboratories, formed in 1956 from an earlier company, produced the baby formula Similac. In 1964 Ross Labs merged with Abbott Laboratories. In 1973, Ross Labs introduced the nutritional supplement for adults called Ensure.

    Record Type: Object

    Baby's Bust - Ross Labs
  24. Baldwin and Buckley at Cambridge Playbill

    Playbill for "Baldwin and Buckley at Cambridge" performed at The Public Theater

    Record Type: Object

    Baldwin and Buckley
  25. Baseball uniform

    A baseball uniform belonging to Herbert Nelson, Jr. circa 1934. The name on the jersey reads Sox

    Record Type: Object

    Baseball Uniform
  26. Bath and Tennis Club entrance sign,

    Bath and Tennis Club entrance sign, in the shape of a shield, double sided. 3D

    Record Type: Object

    Sign 3
  27. Beach Scene looking North - Nancy Perdue

    Framed and signed watercolor of beach looking north

    Record Type: Object

    Beach Scene looking North
  28. Beach View late 1970s - Aileen Berg

    Signed watercolor of Lake Bluff beach painted in late 1970s. Paining shows condition of the beach at that time

    Record Type: Object

    Beach View late 1970s
  29. Beach view - Irene Treneal

    Watercolor of Lake Bluff beach, bathing houses and path - signed painting, artist name (spelling) is a guess. Dated 1905

    Record Type: Object

    Beach view
  30. Beach view - Irene Treneal

    Watercolor of Lake Bluff beach, bathing houses and path - signed painting, artist name (spelling) is a guess

    Record Type: Object

    Beach view
  31. Beret

    Black Beret with flat crown bow decoration that is falling off. Inside of hat has light brown inner band that has initials "D.M.A" written on it. Additionally there seemed to be some diamond shaped decoration on the inside of the hat, possibly made of leather, but has worn away.

    Record Type: Object

    Beret
  32. Bicycle Licenses

    Bicycle License Plates for the Village of Lake Bluff. Plate numbers are #610 and #3927 Plate #610 comes with a receipt reading: "Wentworth, Betsy 610 August 2, 1952 711 Prospect Ave. L.B. 1178 Hawthorne - Girl's - 20" Blue White Serial No. 64E-H. Purchased July 21, 1952 from Kiddle Bike Shop, L.F." In handwriting is the following: "Disposed of - sold to Albright 7-12-53"

    Record Type: Object

    Obj 101
  33. Bicycle Tag

    Lake Bluff Village bicycle tag from the 1950s.

    Record Type: Object

    Bicycle Tag
  34. Billhorn Folding Organ Exhibit Panel

    Display board for the Billhorn Folding Organ. 1 of 4 panels

    Record Type: Object

    Obj 55
  35. Bird Drawing - Nancy Davis

    Pencil drawing of a bird (Black-Capped Chickadee) on top of a holly branch. Copy 28/100

    Record Type: Object

    Bird Drawing
  36. Black Cloche

    Women's Black Cloche hat, with pleated velvet around the based of the crown. The inside of the hat has a black inner lining and a tag reading: "LA MODE CHEZ MARTHA RAHL INC CHAPEAUX MICHIGAN (illegible) CHICAGO"

    Record Type: Object

    Black Cloche
  37. Black Small Hat

    Woven plastic fabric wrapped in layers with a bow detail on the right side. Inside has a mesh lining with a tag that reads: "UNION MADE JS 710365 IN USA"

    Record Type: Object

    Black Small Hat
  38. Black Velvet Opera Coat

    c. 1920s Black Velvet Opera Coat

    Record Type: Object

    Black Velvet Opera Coat
  39. Black Woven Hat

    Black Woven Hat with rounded crown and largre front brim but no back or side brim. Has large mesh bow decoration and black polyester band around the middle. The inside has no lining but an inner band and a saftery pin attached

    Record Type: Object

    Black Woven Hat
  40. Black and White Velvet Hat

    Black and white velvet cloche hat. The round crown has black velvet on the top with contrasting white pleated velvet around it. The black fabric appears again on the bring with white bow embellishment on the front. The inside of the hat contains a label that reads "FAÇON BOUTIQUE"

    Record Type: Object

    Black and White Velvet Hat
  41. Black bonnet

    A black bonnet belonging to Janet Nelson's great-grandmother.

    Record Type: Object

    Black bonnet
  42. Blue Mesh Hat

    Blue Hat with Blue mesh netting as a veil. The design is in a chevron-esque pattern. The hat has wiring and fur to make the design throughout the top of the hat. The inside of the hat has no inner lining, therefore the hat is seethrough.

    Record Type: Object

    Blue Mesh Hat
  43. Bonnet

    Woman's bonnet, brown in color, with rounded crown and large front bill, covered in pleated fabric. The bill has metal wire inside to keep the shape. The had is adorned with two small flowers, one pink, one blue. The back of the hat has a small black bow sewn on the back. The inner band is made of the same brown outer fabric and has a small chin strap sewn onto the right side. The inner lining, once presumably white or cream, is brown in color.

    Record Type: Object

    Bonnet
  44. Bookmark for Library and Pharmacy

    A bookmark with advertisement for the Lake Bluff Library and the Lake Bluff Pharmacy. The library ad lists its address as 40 East Scranton Avenue, the site of Graham Munch's old Lake Bluff Pharmacy. Ann Beck is the librarian. The listing is sponsored by pharmacist Howie Willms. His pharmacy was located next to the library at 100 East Scranton Avenue

    Record Type: Object

    Bookmark for Library and Pharmacy
  45. Borsalino Hat

    Borsalino hat, a type of fedora, replica of the one worn by Al Capone. Tan in color with indented crown and black ribbon around the middle connecting in a bow decoration on the left side. The brim of the hat has a slight curvature. Inside of the hat there is a thick brown inner band with multiple stamps and a bow by the connected stitching. Additionally, attached to the inner band is a sizing tag that reads "7 1/2". The first stamp reads: "BORS...

    Record Type: Object

    Borsalino Hat
  46. Bowler Hat

    Black bowler hat with tall rounded crown. The hat has a small curved brim, pointing up, around the hat. At the base of the crown is a ribbon that connects to a ribbon on the left side. Inside of the hat has a thick brown inner band and a gold pleated inner lining (possibly silk). On the inner band there are multiple stamps, the first reads: "MADE IN ENGLAND" (on the back of the inner band) The second stamp on the inner band reads: "JOG" in pe...

    Record Type: Object

    Bowler Hat
  47. Boy Scout uniform

    Tan Boy Scout uniform from the 1930s.

    Record Type: Object

    Boy Scout uniform
  48. Boy Scouts Troop 42 Flag

    Lake Bluff Troop 42 Boy Scouts North Shore Area Council flag

    Record Type: Object

    Boy Scouts Troop 42 Flag
  49. Bracelet by Martha Sleeper - Martha Sleeper

    Bracelet by Martha Sleeper made of Bakelite featuring a red flag that says "Rah Rah", a football, a boot, a bucket, and a mitt.

    Record Type: Object

    Bracelet by Martha Sleeper
  50. Brian Marshall's Village Flag Contest Entry - Brian Marshall

    Horizontal Tri-Colored Flag with Red stripes on the top and bottom and blue stripe in the middle with emblem in the middle of the Lake Bluff Gazebo surrounded by a green ring with the words "LAKE BLUFF 1836" inside of the ring. 6th Grader from Lake Bluff Jr. High School in 1986 who was one of the 4 winners of the Village Flag Contest

    Record Type: Object

    Brian Marshall's Village Flag Contest Entry

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