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VestEntry/Object ID
1981.75.3Description
Black Velvet Vest. Material: textile. Size: 16" W. shoulder to shoulder x 33" L. Description: black velvet lined in black satin; deeply rounded front neckline; sleeveless; bolero length front and back; bodice closure with two black frogs; each side enlongated and tapers to a point to below hipline; each side point ends with a 3" L. black tassel.Context
Worn by Harriet Janke Halverson ( Mrs. Louis) sister of Harold Janke. Harriet/Hedwig/Hattie (Janke) Halvorson (1892-1974) was the sister of Harold P. Janke of Waseca. The camisole was donated by Harold's wife and Harriet's sister-in-law, Gertrude (Salisbury) Janke. Harold and Gertrude were residents of Waseca; Harriet never was. Born in Poland, lived in Minnesota and later, Seattle, Washington.Cataloged By
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Category 03: Personal ObjectsCreate Date
May 13, 2003Update Date
February 25, 2026