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Arthur C. Walther Family Artifacts

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Collection ID-0030

Content Description

Scope and Contents
  • Laced Handkerchief of Millie Keyl
  • Stitched Handkerchief of Grosspapa (Grandfather) Biltz
  • Framed Photos of Great Great Grandparents Zahn
  • Commemorating Lutheran Heritage Medal, 1987 (7 copies)
  • Key Winding Watch of Constantine Walther (twin son of C. F. W. Walther)
  • Martin Luther Pin: 400th Anniversary of Luther's Catechism, 1929
  • Hair Ring made by C. F. W. Walther from his sister's hair
  • Spoon (7 1/4") inscribed with F. W. (Ferdinand Walther) on the handle
  • Personal Card of "Prof. C. F. W. Walther, 3632 Texas Avenue, St. Louis, MO"
  • Shoulder Bust of C. F. W. Walther (5")
  • Commemorative Plate (8.5" diameter): of C. F. W. Walther "A Guiding Spirit of Faith" 1811-1887
  • Spoon (8.75") inscribed with B. W. (Buenger? Walther?) on the handle
  • Spoon (8.25") inscribed with F. W. (Ferdinand Walther) on the handle
  • Decorative Knife (7.75") inscribed with B W (Buenger? Walther?) on the handle
  • Spoon (6") inscribed with F. and E. W. (Ferdinand and Emilie Walther) on the handle
  • Fork (8.25") from Simeon L. and George H. Rogers Company A1+
  • Fork (7.25") from Rockford S. P. Co. Triple Plate
  • Spoon (6") with decorative stitch etching and inscribed with ANON. ITV. OLO.
  • Spoon (6") from Wm. A. Rogers A1 ®
  • Spoon (6") from Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co. AA
  • Spoon (6.25") inscribed with M. B. (?)
  • Hair Necklace (84") with four joints and one clasp
  • Fruit Bowl and Lid ("on the table of Emilie Walther's house with fruit every day")
  • Pipe Tobacco Jar (Tabak-Dose) from Uffrecht and Co. #448
  • Glass-lidded Jewelry Casket (3.75" x 2.75" x 2.75")
  • Circular (1.625" diameter) Memento: "The Lutheran Hour Commemorating the Saxon Immigration Centennial 1839 1939" with a hand-drawn image of the log cabin college and a stringed clasp

Dates

  • Creation: 1839 - 1890

Extent

33 Artifacts

Language of Materials

German

Title
Arthur C. Walther Family Artifacts
Subtitle
Household Items of C. F. W. and Emilie Walther
Status
Completed
Author
Todd D. Zittlow
Date
December 5, 2018
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository

Contact:
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935