Museum satellite exhibit on display at local libraries
The Dubois County Museum has launched a satellite exhibit program which began with the opening of the “Roaring Twenties” exhibit at the Ferdinand Branch Library. The exhibition, which closes on March 28th, features items from the museum’s collection and artifacts on loan from Dubois county residents and patrons of the library.
“DCM extends our thanks to the Ferdinand Branch Library staff and Joan Knies for their help with the “Roaring Twenties” exhibit.”
The next stop for the core exhibit of 1920’s ephemera will be at the Jasper Public Library for the months of April and May.
The “Roaring Twenties” exhibit includes these items: handmade doll dresses from the Richard Weigel Collection, a black and white parasol from the John J. Fierst collection, a pin with a large purple stone from the Bretz collection, a pair of 1926 wedding shoes and photograph of Victor and Lorena (Goetz) Sermersheim donated by Arlene Sermersheim, a Bardenheier’s ? pint wine bottle found in Eckert log house in Celestine, a trumpet from the St. Vincent DePaul Collection, A Women’s Straw Cloche belonging to Ernestine Fierst from the Mowat Collection, an Art Nouveau style woven black and tan purse from the Mowat Collection, a black hatpin from the St. Vincent DePaul Collection, a Blond doll in green dress and hair ribbon belonging to Lila Seger donated by Cindy Seger, a1920 Electric Singer Sewing Machine donated by Clark Ivan, hatpins — white and black-headed from Fierst collection, pink metallic change purse; Fierst Collection, Alcoholometer from John J. & Gloria M. Fierst Collection, Prescription form for medical purposes for alcohol from St. Vincent De Paul Collection, Boater Hat; Larry Beckman Collection, Dolly Dingle Boy & Girl Porcelain dolls, Paper doll donated by Arnold & Jane Nelson, Images “Gibson Girl” style poster advertising Bamberger Store in Huntingburg, Indiana Kathleen Laake Collection, Indy 500 photo on loan from David Weaver, and Uhl bottle and jug on loan from Joe Shelton and diecast car models, glass liquor bottle, and an Art Deco tin on loan from John Opel.
The Dubois County Museum intends to provide exhibits at various public sites throughout the county. The Birdseye Library is scheduled to host an exhibit on Dubois County recreation and pastimes this summer.
Please contact the director of the museum, Shirley J. Ray, at 812-634-7733, if you are interested in hosting a special display of artifacts from the museum or loaning your own items for the satellite exhibit program. We are especially interested in providing displays for convalescent homes and assisted living facilities. This is an exciting endeavor and we hope you join us in spreading the word.
