Fenton Collection
Title
Fenton Collection
Subject
Cutlery, Columbia Hall, Church, Doctors, Art.
Description
The Fenton Collection contains various photographs of household items, residents of Dannebrog, Nebraska, churches and Columbia Hall.
Source
Janet Fenton, Dannebrog History Harvest, 2017
Date
1847- 1915 circa
Contributor
Janet Fenton
Format
.jpg
Language
English, Dutch.
Coverage
Dannebrog, Nebraska; Loup City, Nebraska; Denmark.
Collection Items
Silver Berry Spoon
This is a photograph of a silver berry spoon created by Rogers Bros that belonged to Inger Marie Sveigarrd Carlsen.
Columbia Hall, Dannenbrog, Nebraska Postcard
This is a photograph of a postcard from Dannebrog, Nebraska. The postcard pictures Columbia Hall in Dannebrog.
Thisted Kirke Paper Weight
This is a photograph of a paperweight brought from Denmark by Inger Marie Sveigaard Carlsen to America. It shows the Dutch church Thisted Kirke.
Petersen Lumber Postcard
This is a postcard depicting H. Petersen and Sons lumber yard advertised in a 1915 parade. The postcard is to Mr. Iver Layhue of Loup City, Nebraska.
Dr. Petersen's Examination Chair
This photograph is of a wooden chair used in Dr. Petersen's practice in Denmark for examinations.
Dr. Petersen's Examination Lamp
This photograph depicts a lamp with a metal base and single light bulb. Dr. Petersen used this for examinations in his practice in Denmark.
Crochet Handkerchief Box
This is a photograph of a crocheted box with a blue inner-lining that belonged to Inger Marie Svergaard Carlsen. Janet Fenton played with this box in her grandparent's home when she was a child.
Wooden Handkerchieft Box
This is a photograph of an ornate, wooden box with a painting of a girl on the lid. The inner lining is made of red fabric, and there is a bit of damage on the outside. A key is inside the box, and the box has a metal latch. The box belonged to Inger…