Name/Title
TrunkEntry/Object ID
8282 PDescription
Emma (Bierman) Perrin Trunk. Material: metal, textile, leather. Size: 38" W. x 23 1/2" H. x 21" deep. Description: green and black trunk; metal trim; leather straps around trunk; two metal clasps at front; key hole in center; engraved on top: "Emma Perrin."Context
Trunk belonged to Emma (Bierman) Perrin. 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
TrunkNomenclature Sub-Class
Personal Carrying & Storage GearNomenclature Class
Personal GearNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsCreate Date
August 11, 2000Update Date
November 21, 2024