Cabinet, ca. 1930s-1940s

Object/Artifact

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Tontitown Historical Museum

Name/Title

Cabinet, ca. 1930s-1940s

Entry/Object ID

1991-84

Description

cabinet with tin on one [front] side, shelves and sliding door-- Front of cabinet says, "THE DIAMOND DYES FAST COLORS FOR DOMESTIC & FANCY DYEING" in large stylized type with a diamond featured in the center and characters around the outside

Use

packets of dyes and embroidery thread were kept on shelves

Context

The dye cabinet came from the Baudino store, before it was torn down. Donated in memory of Eddie Roso's grandfather Albino Roso.

Collection

OBJECTS

Category

cabinet
Storage & Display Furniture, Furniture, 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

21 in

Width

23 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Albino Roso (1891 - 1989)

Related Places

Place

Business

Frank Baudino General Store (ca. 1911 - ca. 1951)

City

Tontitown

County

Washington County

State/Province

Arkansas

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Web Links and URLs

https://www.bargainjohn.com/product/antique-1890-diamond-dye-advertising-cabinet-evolution-of-woman/

Update Date

April 8, 2026