Some "Best Finds" from the Louisiana History Museum.

[dg39]

Some "Best Finds" from the Louisiana History Museum.

Sitting at my computer Saturday afternoon, It occurred to me that some of you would enjoy some finds from the Louisiana History Museum. It might help you in recognising treasures when you are hitting yard sales , etc. I'll tell you what these photo's are and post a few more and if you would like to see more let me know. Any questions, I'll answer them also. Picture two: Several Louisiana tribe, native American pine straw baskets. Woven from pine needles. a fan made from feathers. A child's leather beaded shoe or moccasin and in the back right a spanish moss baby doll. This was the Barbie Doll of the early 1800's. Yes, River Rat, your guess was right.
DG

 

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[River Rat]

Re: Some "Best Finds" from the Louisiana History Museum.

Hiya DG,

Fantastic idea!! I would like to see more & am sure others will too. I can read what's in the 1st pic...I'm sure the 2nd pic is Indian baskets, but the dark thing on the right, far back I'm curious...to me it looks like a doll made with moss

RR

 

[dg39]

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Here is another: Iron pots and tools for fireplace cooking. A iron that is heated in the fireplace to iron clothes.

 

[dg39]

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Some early bottles and soap.

 

[dg39]

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A larger view of early cooking items, candle makers and assorted kitchen tools, also jugs.

 

[dg39]

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Early medicine bottles used by doctors and early drug stores. The labels are between a double layer of glass so they do not age. Some look the same as they were made in the early 1900's

 

[dg39]

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Any stenciling on that Stoneware Fruit Jar?

Jim

You have a good eye, no there is none.

 

[dg39]

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What about the latest fashions for the 1850's?

 

[dg39]

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And of course a deluxe model early hearing aid on the right. We can look in your ears or nose with the box on the left. Yes that is a early hypodermic needle in the middle.
DG

 

[dg39]

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And something for the Civil War Fans to drool over...If I am not eating up too much space would you like to see more?

 

[dg39]

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Sewing and tatting items. (bottom)
Death notices. (top)

 

[dg39]

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World War Two newspaper headlines. (complete papers)

 

[dg39]

Re: Some "Best Finds" from the Louisiana History Museum.

Surgeons operating kit. Bone saw on right.

 

[dg39]

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Louisiana Confederate currency.

 

[dg39]

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Girl scout medals and merit badges from the 1930's to 1940's.. including two Golden Eagle awards. The highest girl scout award.

 

[Nana40]

Re: Some "Best Finds" from the Louisiana History Museum.

WoW DG! That's some collection! Thanks for sharing it!

Nan