Name/Title
PotholderEntry/Object ID
2018 a,bDescription
Material: textile. Size: 5 3/4" W. x 6 3/4" L. Description: white and red - heavy cotton yarn crocheted into square pads - pattern of alternating 1" W. red and white stripes - loop hanger crocheted in one corner. (a) Potholder same as (b) except with white edging. (b) Potholder same as (a) except red edging.Context
Made by Mrs. Heinrich Bierman, wife of territorial pioneer, and donated by her granddaughter, Luella Herbst. 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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Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PotholderNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Preparation AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Food Processing & Preparation T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsCreate Date
August 21, 1988Update Date
November 21, 2024