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ApronEntry/Object ID
2.82.173Description
Fudge Apron. Material: textile. Size: 20 3/4" W. x 48" L. Description: white linen huck toweling - upper front body apron - oval shaped neckline with scalloped edging - one hemstitched pocket on each side below waistline - one orange butterfly embroidered in each lower front corner - hemstitched across hemline.Context
This fudge apron, once popular for fudge parties, was made by Helga Anderson (Mrs. Al Grunz of Waseca) who was a high school classmate of the donors. Bierman Collection: Bernie Bierman was a football coach at the University of Minnesota for the Golden Gophers. Bernie Bierman was the grandson of a Waseca County pioneer, Heinrich F. Bierman. In 1855, Heinrich made a claim in sections 13, in Wilton and 18 in Otisco where he lived until December 22, 1882, when he was accidentally killed by a fall from a wagon. His wife and five children lived in Waseca after his death. Luella and Marguerite Herbst are the granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Bierman, and the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Herbst. Mrs. Herbst was Elizabeth Bierman. They also donated items from Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Perrin. Mrs. Perrin was Emma Bierman.Cataloged By
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Category 03: Personal ObjectsCreate Date
May 18, 1988Update Date
November 21, 2024
