Watch belonging to Darius Elihu Myers. Candy box. Two Lincoln campaign buttons. Small stamp with Biblical scene and writing on back. Stickpin. Early bifocals belonging to Mary Ellen Johnson Rhodes. Lock of Susan Steadman Bedford's hair. Photo of Alma with parasol on button - cousin of Fred Roy Rhodes. Small cardboard box with children. Susan Steadman Bedfords embroidered hankie, tiny black dice, and obsidian arrowhead.
Collection of Greeting Cards.
Wood and leather box, believed to have belonged to Daniel Eaton, husband of Livina Myers (Darius' sister). Daniel gave it to Tunis Myers (Darius' brother). The box was found with Phil and Floras' belongings. At one time letters between Uncle Phil and Aunt Flora A. were also stored there, however they were purposely destroyed. The box is lined newspapers from the early 1800's.
Darius Myers (Sr) carried his gold country earnings wrapped in this red bandanna. He kept this journal of his trip. Both items were stored in the D.E. box, above.
Left to Right: Susie Bedford Myers Autograph Book. Uncle Phils accounts book, starting at Jan 1, 1900. Calling card holder with pansies.
Left: 1838 English Grammar book, with "Archies Fourth of July" childrens book above.
Center: Burnett's Floral Handbook pamphlet. Western Artist "The Mysteries Opened", One Hundred Receipts for 25 cents. Tiny Newspaper directory.
Right: Book of Common Prayer, Protestant Episcopal Church, with "A New-Year's Gift" childs story pamphlet above.
Left to Right: Aunt Flora A.'s notepad with her poems. Gertrude Myers and Fred Rhodes wedding book. Original 1926 Homefolk's book by Violet Beck.