Photograph of a bridge and trees in Denton, Texas, covered in snow.

Photograph of L. D. Sparkman's mother, Lela Sparkman, standing on a snowy bridge in Denton, 1978.

Photograph of tree branches covered in snow.

Photograph of leaves with snow on them.

Photograph of an outdoor lamp covered in snow.

Photograph of L. D. Sparkman standing near a lamp in the snow in Denton, Texas, 1978.

Photograph of the Denton, Texas home of L. D. Sparkman covered in snow, 1978.

Photo of plants covered in snow at the Sparkman home.

Photograph of tree branches covered in snow.

Photograph of tree branches covered in snow.

Photograph of trees covered in snow, in Denton, Texas.

Photograph of a house and bridge in Denton, Texas, covered in snow,

Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Kelch Chanticleer. From this front view, the detailing on the egg's clock can clearly be seen. The egg's rooster surprise is still visible. A different emblem can be seen on the pedestal from this view.

Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Cockerel or the Cuckoo Clock Egg. From this side view, several of the egg's features are visible. The most notable being the egg's clock. The clock is lined in pearls while the top is outlined by a laurel reef and the bottom by an open work apron.

Slide photograph of a Fabergé silver work. Several details can be seen from this angel. From this view, the piece's opening can be seen along with the several figures which make up the back of the piece itself. The figures' faces are visible from this angle as well.

Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Cockerel or the Cuckoo Clock Egg. From this close-up view, the face of the egg can be seen in great detail. The pattern on the egg's top, its clock, pilasters, and base are visible as well. To the left of the egg, a box with similar color and patterns can be seen.

Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Lilies of the Valley. Several of the egg's features can be seen from this rear view. The most notable being the amount of pearl tipped lilies that decorate the egg.

Slide photograph of Fabergé egg known as Imperial Coronation and its surprise. From this rear side view, additional details of both the egg and the surprise can be seen. At the bottom of the egg, the Imperial Monogram of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna can be seen. The roof of the coach and its trellis pattern are visible as well as the emblem on the side of the coach.

Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Duchess of Marlborough. From this angle, the detail in the egg's pedestal can be better seen. The jewel on the backside of the egg and the snake's tail are visible from this angle as well.

Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Fifteenth Anniversary. Nine of the egg's eighteen panels can be seen as well as the panels' borders. The egg rests atop a basket with clawed feet.

Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Spring Flowers. From this view, the surprise egg can be seen in greater detail. Its wreath styled lining, the pattern of its paint, and the base it sits upon can be seen in greater detail.

Slide photograph of two Fabergé vases. The octagonal vase on the left-hand side sits inside a floral styled base. The craquelé vase on the right-hand side sits in a base with four paws.

Slide photograph of a Fabergé silver work. From this rear view, the manner in which the figures compose the piece's handle is apparent. The figures' helmets, shields, and cloaks can be seen. The engravings on the handle are visible as well.

Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Duchess of Marlborough. The egg's central features are visible in this photograph. The miniature egg that sits at the top, the clock which runs around the circumference of the egg, the snake coiled around it, and the pedestal the egg sits upon can all be seen from this view. The emblem on the front of the pedestal is visible as well.