Scrapbook created by Virginia Reynolds, circa 1800s - 1900s

Archive

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Springfield History Museum

Front Cover

Front Cover

Name/Title

Scrapbook created by Virginia Reynolds, circa 1800s - 1900s

Entry/Object ID

2003.010.002

Scope and Content

Scrapbook created by Virginia Almira Shaub Reynolds (1881-1964). Red/brown scrapbook with intricate floral designs on the cover. Many clippings are dated before Virginia was born or when she was very young, indicating many of the clippings are family momentos. Scrapbook consists of Christian religious clippings, holiday cards, illustrations with lace overlays and fabric fringe, wedding invites, birthday cards, stickers, and advertisements (ex. Jam Cold Medicine, Solar Tipped Shoes, etc.).

Collection

Virginia (Virgie) Almira Shaub Townsend Reynolds, Virgie Shaub Townsend Reynolds Collection, Virgie Reynolds Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2003.010

Source or Donor

Shaub Townsend Reynolds, Virginia

Acquisition Method

Gift

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

Dec 25, 1884