Merci Train

Box, Puff
HL 131
Powder Box with doll (woman's head and shoulders only) attached to box lid: dressed in a peasant costume of off-white linen and lace trimmed bonnet with bow on back, cream colored lace trimmed blouse covered with a printed maroon shawl trimmed with g... View Full Record
Bonnet
HL 132
Peasant bonnet said to be part of the provincial costume of Southeastern France: a pink silk trimmed with gold ribbon, silver and clear beads, and red, blue and silver sequins; white lace trim around front and white satin ribbon ties, ties are 15 3/... View Full Record
Wheel, Spinning
HL 134
A miniature working model of a spinning wheel like a flax wheel but with small differences. Well made and finished in a dark color. "Marked "Ville de Vannes." 8" H x 4" W x 9" L... View Full Record
Shoe
HL 135.1 A, B
Pair of French wooden shoes, small, light wood has been varnished a light color. Inside "6 1/2 / FL" has been written in both. Shoes curve up at front ad are marked in black ink on the bridge: "Saint Mars-d'Egrenne. Reconnaisant. 5-14 Aout. 1944."... View Full Record
Box, Puff
HL 130
Powder jar with maker's mark "Sapris Paul Veras K 4 32" also "Manufacture National Dore et Decore A. Sevres 5" on bottom; gray white china, excellent quality. A thin band of gold encircles the lid on which is represented a girl in wooden shoes or sa... View Full Record
Shoe
HL 135.2 A, B
Pair of French wooden shoes, small, light wood has been varnished a light color. Inside "6 1/2 / 2F" has been written in both. Shoes curve up at front ad are marked in black ink on the bridge: "Saint Mars-d'Egrenne. Reconnaisant. 5-14 Aout. 1944."... View Full Record
Doll
HFC 129
Brittany Doll: celluloid dressed in provincial costume of Brittany. Cream colored crocheted lace over pink satin headdress with cream colored ribbon tie, black felt skirt trimmed in gold, blue, orange and floral on cream background ribbon; painted on... View Full Record
Doll
HFC 130
Celluloid Doll: blue crocheted dress with rose colored trim, bonnet, bag with faux flowers inside and parasol. Crocheted tight wool bodice, full skirt. Baby face and body. "France" impressed on back. 7" H... View Full Record
Negative
TEMPBranning96
Mayor Branning Presents ACFWHS with Merci Train Gifts
Black and white negative of five individuals standing around a display case in the Swinney House museum; they are examining and displaying artifacts allocated to Fort Wayne from the Merci Train which stopped in Indianapolis. Pictured from L to R: May... View Full Record
Negative
TEMPBranning99
George Hacker and Mrs. Rawles Holding up Poster from the Merci Train
Black and white negative of two individuals standing behind a display case in the Swinney House museum; they are holding up a poster behind a case displaying artifacts allocated to Fort Wayne from the Merci Train which stopped in Indianapolis. Pictur... View Full Record
Negative
TEMPBranning97
Mayor Branning, George Hacker and Police Chief Lester Eisenhut
Black and white negative of three individuals standing in the Swinney House museum; the man in the center is displaying a doll (HFC 129) from the Merci Train which stopped in Indianapolis. Pictured from L to R: ACFWHS President George Hacker, Mayor H... View Full Record