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  1. Fire Department Uniform

    Item on display from Exhibit: A Salute to Our Heroes: Lake Bluff Police and Fire Departments

    Record Type: Object

    Obj 122
  2. Fireman's Cap

    Navy colored Fireman's Cap with flat crown and black plastic bill. The inside of the cap has a wide tan leather inner band with the size "7 1/8" stitched into the band. The inside of the hat is the same outer blue fabric except for the reverse of the crown, in which the fabric is red, with some rectangular stitching in the middle of the cap.

    Record Type: Object

    Fireman's Cap
  3. Fireman's Cap

    Navy colored fireman's Cap with flat crown and black plastic bill. On either side of the cap are small gold embellishments that read: "FD". The inside of the cap has a wide black leather inner band, with some ribbon stapled to the back. The rest of the inside of the cap is the same material as the outer cap, except for the top, which has a red lining with a plastic diamond shaped sleeve stitched in on three of the four sides. On the inside of th...

    Record Type: Object

    Fireman's Cap
  4. Fireman's Helmet

    Fireman's Helmet that crown comes to a point, has four distinct sections, each with a corrugated design. The brim of the hat is small in the front and curved up at the sides, leading to a long extended bill in the back. The inside has an extremely wide tan inner band that provides support for the head and wicks away sweat. The inner band has a patch on the right side that says: "THE PETTIBONE BROS M'F'G CO. MILITARY AND SOCIETY GOODS\CINCINNA...

    Record Type: Object

    Fireman's Helmet
  5. Fireman's Helmet

    Fireman's Helmet that crown comes to a point, has four distinct sections, each with a corrugated design. The brim of the hat is small in the front and curved up at the sides, leading to a long extended bill in the back. The inside has an extremely wide tan inner band that provides support for the head and wicks away sweat. The inner band has a patch on the right side that says: "THE PETTIBONE BROS M'F'G CO. MILITARY AND SOCIETY GOODS\CINCINNA...

    Record Type: Object

    Fireman's Helmet
  6. Flag flying over deserted Camp - John Wesley Cotton

    Pencil drawing of military camp.

    Record Type: Object

    Flag flying over deserted Camp
  7. Fur Hat

    Black Circular fur hat with a teardrop, indented, crown. Pushed into the base of the crown there is a pearl push pin. On the inside of the hat there is a black polyester lining with two brown clips attached on either side. There is a tag on the inside that reads: "THE TAILORED HAT CHICAGO"

    Record Type: Object

    Fur Hat
  8. Furnace Girl Book Poster

    Frame poster of "The Furnace Girl" Book cover advertising its release. Book is about the death and disappearance of Elfrieda Knaak. Signed.

    Record Type: Object

    Furnace Girl Book Poster
  9. General Shields at the Battle of Kernstown, VA, 1862 - Currier & Ives

    Image of American Civil War Union General James Shields on horseback surrounded by Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Kernstown in Winchester, Virginia.

    Record Type: Object

    General Shields at the Battle of Kernstown, VA, 1862
  10. Gerda from Snow Queen - Margaret Lindman

    Margaret Lindman, the creator and maker of the Lindman Puppet Collection, lived in Lake Bluff. The puppets and marionettes were made sometime in the 1950s-1960s by Lindman, her sister Mary Rohner and her husband Richard Lindman, for Margaret's WTTW TV show, "Just Imagine". Gerda from Snow Queen

    Record Type: Object

    Gerda From Snow Queen 3
  11. Girl Scout uniform

    Complete Girl Scouts uniform.

    Record Type: Object

    Girl Scout uniform
  12. Golf Ball

    A 50th Anniversary golf ball commemorating the Lake Bluff golf course

    Record Type: Object

    Golf Ball
  13. Green Bowler Hat

    Green Bowler Hat, made from 100% wool, with curved brims. Has a light green ribbon (that matches the edge of the brim) connecting in a bow decoration on the left side. The inside of the hat contains a thick black inner band with a gold stamp on the left side reading "HXC". There is also a tag on the inside of the hat is a tag that reads: "WPL 5923 100% WOOL X-LARGE MADE IN U.S.A" this tag is repeated in three languages.

    Record Type: Object

    Green Bowler Hat
  14. Green Similac / Ross Labs mug - McCoy USA Pottery

    Green clay coffee mug with Similac and Ross design that were given to Doctors for advertising purposes. 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

    Green Similac / Ross Labs mug
  15. Half Hat

    Black Half Hat in a triangular shape with Toyo material in a loose braid pattern with a rose attached to the top of the hat. The hat has a mesh veil and the inside of the hat is lined with mesh. This hat has no brim but the woven braid curves under slightly on one side of the hat.

    Record Type: Object

    Half Hat
  16. Half Hat

    Green half hat covered in yellow, red, and green feathers. The feathers are then incased in a green mesh net which is then adorned with a green velvet bow. The inside of the hat has boning throughout, which is covered in green fabric, and the mesh fabric from the top extends down. Inside the hat is also a piece of painters tap reading "-18".

    Record Type: Object

    Half Hat
  17. Half Pint Milk Bottle from Crab Tree Farm

    Twelve ounce jar marked Cottage Cheese Meadow Gold.

    Record Type: Object

    Cottage Cheese jar
  18. Half Pint Milk Bottle from Crab Tree Farm

    Half pint Bowman Dairy bottle.

    Record Type: Object

    Half pint Bowman Dairy bottle
  19. Half Pint Milk Bottle from Crab Tree Farm

    Half Pint Milk Bottle from Crab Tree Farm, Lake Bluff

    Record Type: Object

    Half Pint Milk Bottle from Crab Tree Farm
  20. Half Pint Milk Bottle from Crab Tree Farm

    Unmarked bottle except for a number four at the bottom.

    Record Type: Object

    Unmarked bottle
  21. Half Pint Milk Bottle from Crab Tree Farm

    One pint milk bottle from Meadow Gold. Silver sealed.

    Record Type: Object

  22. Half Pint Milk Bottle from Crab Tree Farm

    Round one third quart Milk Bottle from Crab Tree Farm, Lake Bluff. The bottle was designed by Grace Durand who called the bottles "little fat jugs." Rim is chipped.

    Record Type: Object

    Little fat jug
  23. Half Pint Milk Bottle from Crab Tree Farm

    Round one third quart Milk Bottle from Crab Tree Farm, Lake Bluff. The bottle was designed by Grace Durand who called the bottles "little fat jugs."

    Record Type: Object

    Little fat jug
  24. Half Pint Milk Bottle from Knollwood Farm

    Half Pint Milk Bottle from Knollwood Farm, Lake Forest.

    Record Type: Object

    Half Pint Milk Bottle from Knollwood Farm
  25. Halter Top Dress

    c. 1950s Halter Top Dress with flowers on the lower half.

    Record Type: Object

    Halter Top Dress
  26. Hand Heeter-R

    Solid fuel Hand Heeter-R ready action warmer

    Record Type: Object

    Hand Heeter R
  27. Hand to God Showbill

    Showbill for "Hand to God" from Studio Theatre at Mount Logan Lutheran Church of Cypress, Texas

    Record Type: Object

    Hand To God
  28. Historian patch

    A 2 3/4 by 1 1/2 inch American Legion Historian 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

    Historican patch
  29. Hook from Peter Pan - Margaret Lindman

    Margaret Lindman, the creator and maker of the Lindman Puppet Collection, lived in Lake Bluff. The puppets and marionettes were made sometime in the 1950s-1960s by Lindman, her sister Mary Rohner and her husband Richard Lindman, for Margaret's WTTW TV show, "Just Imagine". Hook from Peter Pan

    Record Type: Object

    Hook 2
  30. House painting - Clara Hatch Stevens

    Signed watercolor of house framed by Garvey in Evanston, Il

    Record Type: Object

    House painting
  31. Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Patriarchs Militant Chapeau

    The Odd Fellow Patriarchs Militant is a semi-military, uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The IOOF feathered hat, known as a Chapeau, has black straps on both sides of the hat, with both white and brown feathers along the top. There is a design in the middle of the hat of a cane and a sword crossed, with red fringe outlining it. The inside of the hat of the hat is lined with black lining and has a silver stamp reading "THE ...

    Record Type: Object

    Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Patriarchs Militant Chapeau
  32. Indigenous Boy from Peter Pan - Margaret Lindman

    Margaret Lindman, the creator and maker of the Lindman Puppet Collection, lived in Lake Bluff. The puppets and marionettes were made sometime in the 1950s-1960s by Lindman, her sister Mary Rohner and her husband Richard Lindman, for Margaret's WTTW TV show, "Just Imagine". Indigenous Boy from Peter Pan

    Record Type: Object

    Indian Boy 2
  33. Jim Beam bottle

    Jim Beam bottle illustrated by James Lockhart of Lake Bluff

    Record Type: Object

    Jim Beam bottle
  34. John from Peter Pan - Margaret Lindman

    Margaret Lindman, the creator and maker of the Lindman Puppet Collection, lived in Lake Bluff. The puppets and marionettes were made sometime in the 1950s-1960s by Lindman, her sister Mary Rohner and her husband Richard Lindman, for Margaret's WTTW TV show, "Just Imagine". John from Peter Pan

    Record Type: Object

    John 2
  35. Jordans Playbill

    Playbill for "Jordans" performed at The Public Theater

    Record Type: Object

    Jordans
  36. Kelly Helmet

    Olive green Kelly Helmet, with a large rounded crown and small outer brim. The inside of the helmet has a leather liner that protects, cushions, and keeps a snug fit for the wearers head. The liner has the name "BOYD" written on it in several places. On the inside on the metal brim there is a stamp reading "6A". There is also an in tact chin strap connected to the helmet.

    Record Type: Object

    Kelly Helmet
  37. Key Fob and Key

    A leather key fob and key with an inscription that reads G. A. Arvidson and what looks like 611 or 619 Sheridan Road, Lake Bluff Illinois.

    Record Type: Object

    Key Fob and Key
  38. Keystone cop uniform

    Keystone cop uniform 1910 replica; costume.

    Record Type: Object

    Keystone cop uniform
  39. Knights of Templar Chapeau

    Knights of Templar feathered hat, known as a Chapeau. The hat is in a bicorne style and is covered in black velvet fabric with white feathers along the top. There is an design in the middle of the hat of a red cross on a pile of pleated black fabric. The inside of the hat has a light brown inner lining with a stamp at the very top reading: "THE ARMSTRONG UNIFORMS TRADEMARK REGISTERED (with logo of an arm holding a sword) CHICAGO"

    Record Type: Object

    Knights of Templar Chapeau
  40. Lace Dress

    c. 1900-1910 1920s Lace Polk Dot Dress with rose belt.

    Record Type: Object

    Lace Dress
  41. Ladies 1920s Flapper Dress

    Ladies 1920s Flapper Dress and slacks - costume.

    Record Type: Object

    Ladies 1920s Flapper Dress
  42. Ladies Black Cape

    1900s Ladies Black Cape with beading along the front and the shoulders.

    Record Type: Object

    Ladies Black Cape
  43. Ladies Black Dress

    Late 1930s Ladies Black Dress with short sleeves.

    Record Type: Object

    Ladies short sleeve dress
  44. Ladies Black Velvet cape

    1890s Ladies Black Velvet cape

    Record Type: Object

    Ladies Black Velvet Jacket
  45. Ladies Dressing Gown

    c. 1918 Ladies Silk Dressing Gown with sash

    Record Type: Object

    Ladies Dressing Gown
  46. Ladies Slip

    c. 1918 Ladies Slip

    Record Type: Object

    Ladies Slip
  47. Lake Bluff Autumn 1913 - Royal Milleson

    Lake Bluff Autumn 1913

    Record Type: Object

  48. Lake Bluff Ice Truck - Mark McMahon

    Lake Bluff Ice Truck in downtown Lake Bluff

    Record Type: Object

    Lake Bluff Ice Truck
  49. Lake Bluff Street Signs

    Various Street Signs from around the Village of Lake Bluff. The Signs are as follows: Arbor Ct. - x2 Simpson Ave. Oak Terr. - x2 Ravine Forest Dr. E. Hawthorne Ct.- x2 <-- Arden Shore Assn. Maple Ave - x2 Shore Acres Cr. All signs are Green with White text, ecept for Arden Shore Assn., which is White with Black text

    Record Type: Object

    Lake Bluff Street Signs
  50. Lake Bluff Timeline Mural - Howard Moran

    Framed pencil drawing of Lake Bluff history timeline. This was model for collage displayed in First National Bank of Lake Bluff lobby. Illustrates key points in Lake Bluff history

    Record Type: Object

    Lake Bluff Timeline Mural

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