Arthur C. Walther (1916-2000) Family Artifacts

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