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Pink Crepe Herbst Dress. Material: textile. Size: 12" W. across bodice x 51" L. Description: cream and pink crepe 3/4 length dress designed with uneven hem, short sleeves slit in center up to shoulder and draped to fall loosely around upper arm; pink bodice with round neckline extends to empire waistline; over-bodice from left and right shoulder meets in front with a multicolored fabric flower; skirt in a large pink, floral pattern is lined in cream silk.Context
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 15, 1990Update Date
June 17, 2025
