Cup

Name/Title

Cup

Entry/Object ID

4629

Description

Material: metal. Size: 2 1/2" diameter, 2 1/2"H. Color and description: child's silver plated cup with rolled top, curved handle and etched floral design of leaves and flowers on one side. Imprinted on bottom is "Lexington S. P. Co. Quadruple Plate. 588"

Context

Used by Luella Herbst. She commented when she unwrapped it that her toys and other gifts never looked as neat and new as Marguerite's. All articles #4500 through #4605 are from a shipment made by Luella and Marguerite Herbst of Pasadena,California. 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

pauline

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cup

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Drinking Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

August 28, 1989

Update Date

November 21, 2024