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TowelEntry/Object ID
2018Description
Material: textile. Size: 16 3/4" W. x 20 1/2" L. Description: white cotton huck toweling - crocheted edging on each end in a lavender flower pattern with black and yellow French knot centers.Context
Made by Mrs. Heinrich Bierman 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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Category 03: Personal ObjectsCreate Date
August 21, 1988Update Date
November 21, 2024