White lace cap made by Mrs. Anson Jones for her son, Cromwell Anson Jones, b. 1849, Barrington

Embroidered baby dress with some open work made by Mrs. Anson Jones for her son, Cromwell Anson Jones, b.1849, Barrington

Wedding shoes: Pair of white kid ladies' shoes. Styled with pointed-toes, the white kid leather upper has a vamp decorated with geometric and stylized foliate designs in crystal beads. The shoes secure across instep with single ribbon tie on each, creating a "peep" just above toes. Lined in white leather. Natural brown leather sole. Heel is of medium height, rounded at back and tapering slightly to base. Similar to what would become a Cuban heel. Maker's code stamped inside: "35-C 3021" L: 23.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 11 cm Heel: 4.5 cm / 1 3/4 in.

Pair of white kid ladies' shoes. Styled with pointed-toes, the white kid leather upper has a vamp decorated with geometric and stylized foliate designs in crystal beads. The shoes secure across instep with single ribbon tie on each, creating a "peep" just above toes. Lined in white leather. Natural brown leather sole. Heel is of medium height, rounded at back and tapering slightly to base. Similar to what would become a Cuban heel. Maker's code stamped inside: "35-C 3021" Worn by Norma Tiemann at her marriage to Val L. Lehmann in Brenham, Texas in 1907.

Maifest ballgown of lemon yellow organza, polonaised. Fitted princess-line bodice with narrow shoulder straps and shaped neckline. Decorative shoulder straps of gathered mustard green and moss green velvet ribbon. Floral accent over the left breast consisting of a pink rose and blue cornflower with lemon yellow velvet and organza leaves. The velvet shoulder straps extend to the overskirt. As they cross the bodice they follow the princess seams and are encased in ruched lemon yellow organza. These casings run from the top of the bustline to waistlevel. Centerback zipper closure from midback to hiplevel. The princess-line bodice extends to a dropped yoke. Hiplevel seam with a full, gathered and swagged polonaise overskirt of lemon yellow organza. The velvet shoulder straps carry down through the overskirt running through wide ruched casings at the apex of the swags. They emerge at the hem of the overskirt as large looped bows with tails. The casing areas are accented with floral clusters of pink roses, yellow organza roses, violets and lavender cornflowers with yellow velvet leaves. Full, yellow organza, double underskirt with dropped yoke and wide gathered flounce. Yellow taffeta petticoat. Fully lined in yellow taffeta. Label located inside right center back, beside the …

Plaque to the Brazos River Authority. "In grateful appreciation for the work done in 1963 to halt the erosion of Washington State Park along the banks of the Brazos River. Presented March 2, 1964 by Mrs. Moody Northen in behalf of the Texas Independence Day Organization."

One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin says, "Good for 5 [cents] in Merchandise" on one side; on the other it has the text: "Alwin Schubert & Co., Brenham, Texas."

One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin says, "Good for 10 [cents] in Merchandise" on one side; on the other it has the text: "Alwin Schubert & Co., Brenham, Texas."

Ceramic commemorative plate from Star of the Republic Museum opening in 1970; white plate with molded rim, gilded decoration, and text

Ceramic commemorative plate from Star of the Republic Museum opening in 1970; white plate with molded rim, gilded decoration, and text

Two plastic "Tuit" coupons; "Worth $.10 on purchase at Reba's Country Cupboard" at Washington-on-the-Brazos.

Lois Jean Cooper-Mayer Collection, Supplement. Gold locket, engraved with "E"; belonged to Eugenia Wallace of Gay Hill, TX

Lois Jean Cooper-Mayer Collection, Supplement. Gold Swiss wristwatch (no wrist band); belonged to Eugenia Wallace of Gay Hill, TX; inside case engraved, "Fahys/ Montaux/ Guaranteed/ 20 years/930/9543961"; inside workings engraved, "Meric Watch Switzerland, 2 adjustments, 1.5 jewels"

Lois Jean Cooper-Mayer Collection. Ivory celluloid set: oval frames with glass (a) 13.5 cm x 18.5 cm; (b) 9 cm x 11.5 cm; (c) container, with lid (d) decorated with pastel flowers

Lois Jean Cooper-Mayer Collection. Ivory celluloid set: oval frames with glass (a) 13.5 cm x 18.5 cm; (b) 9 cm x 11.5 cm; (c) container, with lid (d) decorated with pastel flowers

Quilt made of silk by Mrs. Y. Sheppherd Veazy (Amanda Malvina) for Eugene Bibb Wallace-Catherine (Kate) Veazy wedding. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2.

One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin says, "Good for 50 in Merchandise" on one side; on the other it has the text: "Schubert Brothers, Brenham, Texas."

A stoneware crock that says, "Star of the Republic Museum Texas Pottery Caddo to Contemporary Washington on the Brazos" in blue.

Thread chest, metal knobs, wooden, 6 drawers, turned post decoration 1 on each side of front. Maker's Marks: "Best Six Cord"/Spool Cotton for Hand and Machine/Sewing/J&P Coats/White/ Assorted Colors/Black. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2.

One of two photographs of the town of Washington, Texas

Wagon wheel size riding plow with wooden seat; frame with seat (part a); wheels (parts b & c)

Wagon wheel size riding plow with wooden seat; frame with seat (part a); wheels (parts b & c)