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19.92.206Description
White Feather Fan. Material: feather, wood, metal, textile. Size: 18" W. x 13 1/2" L. Description: white, downy feathers attached to white painted wooden slats; white heavy cotton backing glued to slats and feathers fold in accordian pleats when closed; gold tainted design on each slat; gold colored ring holds slats together at bottom; pink satin ribbon bow attached to ring.Context
Found in fan box #19.92.207 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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Notes
1-9/1999; Museum 2010; NRLIB 2011;Create Date
June 10, 1992Update Date
November 21, 2024