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Lost and then found.......
and many more items to come.
Noah Armstrong cuff link made with Montana Quartz and Gold
I regret to say that I lost the other in moving. I am still sad about this. This quartz and gold cufflink belonged to Noah Armstrong and is one of my favorite items having belonged to him.
Howard Dairy, Glendale, Montana
Milk Bottle from George and Sarah Howard Dairy in Glendale
George Howard Dairy, Glendale, Montana.
This image was recently shared by General Womack's grandson, Dyllon Womack of Seattle. He is a collector of rare bottles.
Footlocker or trunk owned by C.W. Turner.
Trunk belonging to Charles W. Turner of Glendale. The family stated that this trunk followed him from the Virginia Military Institute to Montana in the 1860s. he would have personalized the trunk in Helena as it indicates. Turner was a well-known attorney in Beaverhead County and husband to Noah Armstrong's daughter, Emma.
Mortar and Pestle, Armstrong and Atkins in Glendale
This Mortar and Pestle came from Glendale, Montana and was used at the Armstrong and Dahler Smelter. It was used in Assaying ore. It was found in his crates of chemicals, books and items from Glendale.
Mortar and Pestle, Armstrong and Atkins
This Mortar and Pestle came from Glendale, Montana and was used at the Armstrong and Dahler Smelter. It was used in Assaying ore. It was found in his crates of chemicals, books and items from Glendale.
Odd Fellows flag of Glendale, Montana
I acquired this flag from Loyd Harkins of Silver Star prior to his death. Independent Order of Odd Fellows was a well-known fraternal group around the country. This flag hangs above my couch.
Odd Fellows of Glendale, Montana
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Odd Fellows of Glendale, Montana
Ribbon from Glendale, Montana of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Hannah Howd Armstrong
Hannah was the wife of Company founder, Noah Armstrong. This is a portrait of Hannah which sat behind the couch of her granddaughter.
Music cabinet of Emma Armstrong Tuner
Music Cabinet brought from Montana to Seattle.
Cleaning out the attic and basement of the Turner home in Seattle.
The Turner home in Seattle was the family home since the 1920s. When Noah Armstrong and Charles Tuner died in 1907, the Turner family consolidated both estates into the attic and basement of this new home in NE Seattle. The basement and attic were literal time capsules as the Turner family never revisited the contents stored in these places.
Painting of "Spokane"
Here is the priceless find in the attic of the Turner home. I almost missed it as the back of the frame was dusty that it blended into the wall on which it leaned. It is a painting of the famous racehorse, "Spokane" owned by Noah Armstrong. Spokane won the Kentucky Derby of 1889 against Proctor Knott. It is still one of the most famous races in Derby history.
Trunk from Glendale, Montana brought to Seattle by train
This trunk still contained the wedding dress that Emma Armstrong wore to her wedding in 1879. I had the dress placed into a vacuum bag to protect it from the elements and did not think to photograph it prior to sealing it. The trunk contained many other misc. items such as table cloths and other keepsakes of Emma and Charles Turner.
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Colleciton of trunks brought from Montana to Seattle
Noah Armstrong trunks
Steamer trunk from Glendale, Montana
Montana trunk
One of the three trunks brought from Montana. Stored in the attic of the Turner home.
Kentucky Derby Ribbon
Ribbon from the Kentucky Derby. Noah Armstrong not only founded the Hecla Mining Co, but also won the 1889 Kentucky Derby with "Spokane".
Hecla Mercantile & Banking Vault
Safe owned by the Hecla Mercantile & Banking Company. Hecla Mercantile was a subsidiary company of the Hecla Consolidated Mining Co formed and incorp. in 1886.
Hecla Mercantile Banking Vault.
Safe owned by the Hecla Mercantile & Banking Company. Hecla Mercantile was a subsidiary company of the Hecla Consolidated Mining Co formed and incorp. in 1886.
Mose Morrison Token
Andrew "Mose" Morrison token from his saloon in Lion City, Montana.
Ores mined and assay results from the Hecla Consolidated Mining Co.
Ledger of ore quantities and assay results.
Found in Trapper Creek near Lion City.
Miniature clay jug that is likely a curio cabinet piece or a child's toy. Found laying in Trapper Creek sediment.
Glendale, Montana Jail
Owned by Dennis Decker, Melrose, Montana. This is the original jail cage from Glendale, Montana. For many years this chunk of iron was buried in the ground and used as a cellar.
Window pane from Knippenberg's mansion.
Found in Manganese mine near Glendale. There were two very ornate panels found in the mine tunnel. One was given to Stuart Atkins. I am not completely sure why these would be in a mine tunnel down the road from the original home.
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