Browse Items (131 total)

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  Percy's Accessories

  Four hand-drawn outfits for "Percy Melverton" paper doll.
  
  These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages.
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  Percy Melverton

  Hand-drawn paper doll and two outfits.
  
  These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages.
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  Opal's Accessories (page 2)

  Four hand-drawn outfits for "Opal Melverton" paper doll.
  
  These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages.
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  Opal's Accessories (page 1)

  Three hand-drawn outfits for "Opal Melverton" paper doll.
  
  These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages.
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  Opal Melverton

  Hand-drawn paper doll and one outfit.
  
  These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages.
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  Ollie Melverton

  Hand-drawn paper doll and three outfits.
  
  These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages.
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  Old Louisville Legion drum.

  Drum of Louisville Legion. The drum has a wooden cylindrical body which supports on three sides a layer of green paint, and in front an image of a soldier. To the left of the image, is painted, "Louisville Legion 1840," and to the left of that, "Kentucky Rifles 3'd CO. L.L.," which stands for third company of the Louisville Legion. Brass brads secure the cylinder. The bottom and top are similar, both having leather stretched on thin wooden hoops which fit over the edge of the cylindrical body. Also, on each end are two thick wooden bands, painted in red, which contain holes through which the ropes were tied.
  
  This drum was used in the field band of the Louisville Legion during the march to the Mexican War in June 1846. The drum was also used in the Civil War by the Louisville Legion, known as the Fifth Kentucky Infantry and was used during the Spanish-American War.
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  Mrs. Melverton's Hats

  Five hand-drawn hats for "Mrs. Melverton" paper doll.
  
  These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages.
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  Mrs. Melverton's Accessories (page 2)

  Two hand-drawn outfits for "Mrs. Melverton" paper doll.
  
  These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages.
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  Mrs. Melverton's Accessories (page 1)

  Two hand-drawn outfits for "Mrs. Melverton" paper doll.
  
  These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages.
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  Mrs. Melverton

  Hand-drawn paper doll and one outfit.
  
  These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages.
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  Mourning Sleeves

  Black crepe detachable sleeves with netted lace cuffs. Most likely worn with a black crepe bodice as part of a mourning ensemble.
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  Mourning Ribbon Worn at Funeral of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

  Mourning ribbon worn by Andrew J. Ballard who attended the funeral of Abraham Lincoln as part of a Kentucky Delegation sent by the governor to the funeral. See also 1929.8.5 / MSS_CB_1 gloves worn to funeral and letter documenting items.
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  Mourning Pin

  Stick pin or shawl pin. Worn by Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Hord Ingram (1832-1893), grandmother of Selena Pope Ingram McKinley who inherited the brooch.
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  Mourning Pendant with Photograph and Hair

  Locket made of jet or imitation jet that opens and has a tinted photograph of an unidentified young girl on side and a lock of hair on the other side.
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  Mourning Pendant with Photograph and Hair

  Pendant made to mourn Lewis Rogers (1870-1876) son of Dr. Coleman Rogers (1847-1916). Photograph on one side and lock of hair in the side. Lewis Rogers died at 7 years of age, after fighting scarlet fever for 4 days.
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  Mourning Pendant Made of Hair and Gold

  Partial cross pendant inscribed with the letter "T". From the Spalding Colman estate. Possibly from Coleman, Tyler, Robinson, or Gwathmey family.
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  Mourning Pendant Made of Hair and Gold

  Cross pendant inscribed with the letter "L". From the Spalding Colman estate. Possibly from Coleman, Tyler, Robinson, or Gwathmey family.
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  Mourning Pendant

  Black cross with gold end caps and engraved gold center. Belonged to W.C.B, a female member of the Bayless Family.
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  Mourning Parasol

  Black and grey silk parasol, most likely part of a mourning ensemble. Belonged to Mrs. Zack Phelps (Amy Kaye) b. 1862, d. 1901