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IronEntry/Object ID
1823Description
Iron. Material: metal, wood. Size: 6 1/2" W. x 5 1/2" H. Description: iron block tapers at both ends with an opening on each side to attach handle; black painted wooden handle; spring clip attached handle to iron; stamped on iron: "Pat. May 22, 1901" (Writing above pat info.)Context
Book states that iron was donated without a handle. The iron has a handle and it is marked with accession number 472. Iron used by Bierman Family. 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 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyCreate Date
June 1, 2006Update Date
November 21, 2024