Box 1
Container
Call Number: RH VLT MS 1604
Contains 18 Results:
Mable Burghart's Benrus wrist watch, [pre November 1929]
Item — Box: 1, Object: 2
Scope and Contents
George Burkhart gave this white gold filigreed wrist watch to Mable Perry before they were married in November 1929.
Dates:
[pre November 1929]
Mable Burghart's wedding rings, November 1929
Item — Box: 1, Object: 3
Scope and Contents
One [ring] had to be cut off her finger when she was pregnant because she gained so much weight.
Dates:
November 1929
One of [Mable Burghart's] favorite pens marked Mary
Item — Box: 1, Object: 4
Scope and Contents
[Mother of pearl leaf with gold wire shaped into the name Mary.] Her real name was Mary Ellen, though legal records give her name as Mable Ellen. She also named her first-born girl Mary Ellen.
Childhood bracelet, ring, and two gold crosses
Item — Box: 1, Object: 5-8
Scope and Contents
Given to [Mary Ellen and Barbara Burghart] by their mother's sister, Adeline.
George J. Burghart embossed leather wallet
Item — Box: 1, Object: 10
Scope and Contents
Contents of the wallet are housed in folder 20 of RH MS 1604 Box 9.