Vigo County Historical Society
Historical Treasure Articles - 1991

 

Mourning punctuated by black attire

Candy company was largest of its kind

Sears catalog lists eyeglass options

Valentines close to collector's heart

Nothing 'high brow', but entertaining

Conservation advice boomed in war years

Rich, colorful Valentine's Day history

Bridge with a roof was 'cavernous'

True paisleys were shaws woven on hand looms

Francis Vigo was Italian, not French!

Kachina dolls link spiritual and material

Giant 88-year old gourd awaits gawkers

Quilts came out of the closet in late 1800s

Haste and 'patter' can spoil the illusion

Quilt renaissance gaining momentum

Terre Haute birthday bash in '66 was grand

Dandy dolly carried in gig, sulky or pram

Bread trays commemorate bygone days

Envelope advertising useful long ago

Tea time started by duchess

Maize important crop to colonists

Drive-ins gone, but memories still blare

Photo shows painting with Garfield ties

Photo reveals glimpse of history

Advice books nothing new

'Eternal soles' step onto history's stage

Dobbs family farm becomes park legacy

Sea captain's memories travel back to city

Toy trains ride into hearts of children

 

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