A woven swatch in green and off-white cotton threads, mounted on cardstock, woven by Hilma Berglund. The weaving is 8 x 13.5. The title "Eight-Harness Double Weave" is hand printed by Hilma Berglund.
Two swatches were woven by Hilma Berglund, on cotton warps with linen wefts. The first swatch (17cm x27.5cm) shows four variations of overshot: ordinary overshot, overshot in summer and winter/ spacing, Italian treadling and sunlight and shadow. Handwritten paper labels are sewn to the back of the swatch. The second (4cm x 38cm) is Bronson Lace. A handwritten draft is sewn to the back of the swatch. A draft, handwritten on graph paper, shows the overshot threading and treadling variations, and Bronson lace threading and treadling.spacing, Italian treadling, sunlight and shadow
Three swatches mounted on cardboard were woven by Hilma Berglund. A hand printed label at the bottom reads "Experiments with textures/look under each one/all are cotton. The upper swatch is labeled "50-50 weave H. B. 24 to inch. The center swatch has two different setts. Below the swatch is printed six-harness twill H.B. The lower swatch has 3 different setts. Under the swatch reads 30 to inch/24 to inch/30 to inch/2 different reeds 4-harness H.B.
Drafts are presented on a sheet of 18cm by 11cm notebook paper. The title "Two-Color Threadings (Atwater bulletin February 1947)" is typewritten. Five drafts, hand-drawn on graph paper, are glued to the sheet. Treadling order is typed below each draft. Three swatches, woven by Hilma Berglund using cotton carpet warp for both warp and weft, show color and weave variations. Swatch A (labeled using the blank from the side of a sheet of stamps) follows the draft. Swatch B has two variations;, the draft B treadling and the draft D treadling. Swatch C has three sections: light weft, dark weft, and light and dark weft alternating. The first 2 sections have treadling variations.
Two swatches were woven by Hilma Berglund, on cotton warps with linen wefts. The first swatch (3cm x 28cm) is Summer and Winter. A hand-printed paper label is sewn to the back of the swatch. The second (4cm x 16.5cm) is labeled "Crackle Weave/spacing used here. The swatch appears to have been mended. Acompanying the swatches is a vintage copy of the drafts and instructions that were sent to Twin City Weavers' guild members inviting them to send in results of their experiments with the two weave structures.
A printed label from Mark's Drug Store, Fosston, Minnesota indicates this was prescription number B15319 from Dr. Turnbull for Bertha [H?] with instructions to apply to tooth cavity.
Label reads: Cormontan's Pinaret Syrup, Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. (Creosoted) Chloroform 4 Min. to Fl Oz., Ammonium Chloride, White Pine, Wild Cherry, Pine Tar, Oil of Eucalyptus, Menthol, Creosote, Glycerin, Honey and Sugar Syrup. For COUGHS due to COLDS. Directions: Adults take a teaspoonful every hour till 4 doses are taken, then take every 3 of 4 hours for 2 or 3 days if needed. Children: 9 to 12 yrs. 2/3 teaspoonful; 4 to 9 yrs, 3/4 teaspoonful; 3 to 6 yrs, 1/2 teaspoonful. Give 3 times daily 4 hours apart, and one dose during night if desired. Sip slowly to obtain the most benefit. Important: Persistent coughs may be serious. If a cough persists for ten days or if accompanied by high temperature, discontinue preparation and consult your physician. Net 6 FL OZS., No. 48, E. H. Cormontan, Druggist, Fosston, Minn., Distributors.
Label reads: Mark's New Balsam with Tar. Contains 5% alcohol, 1 2/3 minims chloroform per Fl. Oz. For all Diseases of the Lungs, Throat and Chest, such as Cough, Croup, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, La Grippe. Directions: Adults, 1 teaspoonful; Child 12 years old, 40 drops; Child 6 years old, 25 drops; Child one year old, 15 drops; Child 6 months old, 10 drops. The above doses to be taken 3 or 4 times a day as required. Prepared only by P. M. Mark, manufacturer of Mark's Celebrated Remedies, Fosston, Minn.
Peter M. Mark's Livets Nerve Og hjertestyrkende draaber En virksam Kraftig og forfriskende Blod renser. Et paalideligt Legemiddil for Hjertestygdom, Siet Fordoelse, Svekkelse af Fordeiliserorganerne, daarlig appetit, Hoved pine, Neuralgia. Doses - For Voxne, 1 Teske 3 gange daglig. Preperet kuns ved Peter M. Mark, Fabrikant af Mark's Broemte Hjaelpedmidlier for Sygdomstillfaelder, Fosston, Minn. Pris 50 cents.
Label reads: Castor Oil. Dose: Adults, 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls. Children, 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls. Phone 111, Mark's Drug Store, on the corner, Fosston, Minn.
Label reads: Hoffman's Drops, spirit of ether, 64% alcohol, ether 150 min, in fluid ounce. Dose: from half to 1 teasoonful in sweetened water. Mark's Drug Store, on the corner, Fosston, Minnesota.
Label reads: Mark's Hand and Face Lotion. 5 per cent alcohol. A delightful preparation for chapped hands, rough skin, windburn, sunburn and after shaving. Directions: On retiring at night wash hands in warm soft water. Apply Lotion to the dry skin., rub till it almost disappears. It renders teh skin delightfully soft, smooth and white. Apply before retiring at night for best results. An excellent remedy for aching, swollen, tired, sweating feet. Apply at night. Prepared only by P. M. Medicine Company, Mfgr of Mark's Celebrated Remedies, Fosston, Minn.
Label reads:Mark's Celebrated Eye Water, Dr. Bendeke's formula. Guaranteed by P. M. Mark Medicine Co., under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial No. 15406. Mark's Eye Water is the best on the market today for the cure of all diseases of the eye, acute or chronic, and wakness of Vision from any cause. Instructions: 3 to 10 drops in eye two or three times a day as your case requires. Prepared only by P. M. Mark Medicine Co., Manufacturers of Mark's Celebrated Remedies, Fosston, Minn.
Label reads: Oil Bay, Noves Bros. & Cutler, Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30 1906. No. 738. Two ounces. Noves Bros. & Cutler, Wholesale Druggists, St. Paul.
Penitone Gleet Injection bottle and packaging box. For the treatment of Gleet and obstinate cases of Gonorrhoea, sold on its merits. Guaranteed by LaFavar Medicine Company Under the Food and Drug Acts, June 30, 1906. Price: $1.00.
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Glass bottle for Nux-I-Tone Tonic. This Tonic containing Iron and Nux vomica in combination with Beef and Wine is recommended for convalescents, weak women, aged persona and delicate children. Of special benefit to person who do not have sufficient iron in their blood as indicated by paleness and anemic conditions. 15.5 Fluid ounces. Alcohol 16%
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Round metal dispensing container, covered with a paper label for Northern Licorice Powder. Label reads, "An agreeable laxative combining the cathartic action of Senna with Sulphur and the aromatic of Licorice, Oil of Fennel with sugar, thus eliminating the griping effect. Dose, one-half to 2 teaspoonfuls, preferably at night or in the morning. Place the powder in a glass and gradually stir in the water."
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