Objects
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| 2018.018.067 Sleigh |
A child's sleigh. Judging by the construction of the sleigh itself, it was produced for sale, not as a personal gift. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.068 Wagon, Child's |
Made by Wagner Manufacturing Company of Cedar Falls. Wooden box. "WAGNER COASTER" and decorations written in black on both sides; decorative design written in black on back. "Caution Keep Bearings… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.069 Sled |
Child's sled. Red runners and black wood platform. Used by Eli K. Brenizer family in the late 1880s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.070 Photograph |
Black and white photograph showing three children, two boys and one girl, playing with a Wagner Auto Coaster Wagon made by Wagner Manufacturing Co. of Cedar Falls, Iowa. In black cardboard frame with… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.071 Sled |
Wood box with wooden rod connecting runners. Frayed rope to pull it. Appears to have been homemade. Burness W. Eiler grew up at 412 Franklin Street in Cedar Falls with his mother and three brothers.… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.072 Car, Racing |
The Lion's Club, founded in 1917 by Melvin Jones is a non-political organization. It's motto "We Serve" indicates the nature of the club, to aid others through various projects. The club has been and… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.073 Carrier, Child |
Child carriage. Pedal power carriage for small children. Blue, dark blue, and white stripe with white fringe. Seats and front foot rest wood painted white. Frame and all hardware metal painted red.… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.074a Car, Racing |
Soapbox Derby car sponsored by First Federal Savings and Loan, built and driven by Terri Jerke in 1977 and 1978. Terri Jerke and her father (Marlyn) built this in 1977 in Cedar Falls. Terri raced in… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.074b Car, Racing |
Soapbox Derby car sponsored by Doerfer Division, built and driven by Mike Jerke in 1978 and 1979. Mike Jerke and his father (Marlyn) built this in 1978 in Cedar Falls. Mike raced in Cedar Rapids, Des… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.075 Sled |
Mid-1950s sled. Red metal and tan stained wood, images painted on wood base along with checkered flags printed near steering. "Floating Steering" and "Sears" are also printed on wood. For any use… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.076 Sled |
Handmade sled. Wood with remnants of green paint. Top consists of two boards, wood curves/ tapers to rounded points at front where runners attach. Metal runners attached to main body with metal bolts… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.077 Doll, Paper |
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| 2018.018.078 Uniform, Organizational |
Sea Explorer Scout uniform shirt made of black wool. Shirt is long sleeved with a sailor's collar edged in two rows of white twill and twill around sleeve cuffs. "Sea Explorers B. S. A." embroidered… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.079 Uniform, Organizational |
Dark green cotton Explorer Scout long sleeve shirt, with collar and button front. Left shoulder patch "Cedar Falls Iowa 138". Right shoulder patch "Cedar Falls District". Two front button down… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.080 Uniform, Organizational |
a) Green Girl Scout leader's long-sleeved dress. Lapel pins spelling out G. S., three patch pockets on front, two with buttons, loose button in front pocket. Side button front closure. Two buttons on… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.081 Uniform, Organizational |
(front & back) Camp Fire Girl dress. Made to look like a Native American dress. It is made of brown cotton with leather fringe. The longest fringe down the front of the dress has colored wooden… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.082 Knife |
Cub Scouts Boy Scouts of America (BSA) pocket knife. Three blades, black carved handle with Boy Scout emblem, and keychain hook. Made by Imperial. This pocket knife in particular is associated with… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.083 Pamphlet |
Camp Fire Girls, Black Hawk Council, Naheco Camp Fire, Cedar Falls Charter, 1927. Founded unofficially in 1910 and officially in 1912 by Luther Gulick, M.D. and Charlotte Gulick as a sister… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.084 Insulator, Communication |
While glass insulators were more popular in the United States in Telecommunications development, porcelain was also used during the second half of the 19th century. This porcelain insulator bares a… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.085 Insulator, Communication |
This glass insulator is referred to as the "Double Grove Pony" by its manufacturer, Hemingray. This design, patented in 1893, was used to insulate the connection between the main telephone lines and… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.086 Insulator, Communication |
Spool or knob insulators typically have a non-threaded hole in the center for mounting and a wire groove around the outside. These insulators are used for dead ending a communication or power line… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.087 Insulator, Communication |
Porcelain lag screw insulators were (and are) commonly used to attach power and communications lines to buildings. These style insulators were also generally available at hardware stores and have… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.088 Insulator, Communication |
Spool or knob insulators typically have a non-threaded hole in the center for mounting and a wire groove around the outside. These insulators are used for dead ending a communication or power line… Read More | 
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| 2018.018.089 Insulator, Communication |
HEMINGRAY - 21 "This insulator replaced the old Compromise insulator which was an accepted telegraph standard. Probably ten million compromise insulators were in service in the years 1865-1881." "… Read More |
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| 2018.018.090 Insulator, Communication |
HEMINGRAY - 1 HIGH VOLTAGE This style is one of the earlier triple petticoat high voltage pieces, which appears to have been eventually replaced by the slightly larger CD 281. Wide Dome Variant: This… Read More | 
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