Box, Shadow

Name/Title

Box, Shadow

Entry/Object ID

31.07

Description

Marvel Bethke and Clarence Kroeger. Material: wood, glass, metal, textile, paper, beads. Size: 21" W. x 27" L. x 5 1/2" D. Description: gilded ornately carved frame with clear glass insert - brown wooden box backing - contents of box under glass: white lace bridal veil and train, beaded headpiece, faux orange blossom, cardboard framed black and white photo print of wedding party.

Context

Memoribilia displayed in framed box from the wedding of Marvel Bethke (b. 2/21/1918) and Clarence Kroeger (b. 1910 and died 1969). The wedding, February 23, 1938 was at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wilton. Bridesmaids: Lucille Bethke, Erma Manthey and Dorothy O'Neil. Flowergirl: Shirley O'Neil. Reception: Bethke home. Evening shower and dance: 2nd floor Waseca City Hall that stood on south State Street by the railroad tracks. It was the last dance held there before the building was demolished.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Box, Shadow

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Case, Curio

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Storage & Display Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

July 24, 2007

Update Date

November 21, 2024