Title Deadwood Main Street Date 1876 Description One-half of a stereograph featuring Deadwood's Main Street with a crowd of men facing the camera. The men are standing in front of a building with a canvas roof, which was located at...
Deadwood History Artifact of the Day
Deadwood History – Artifact of the Day
Object Name Cheerleader's Megaphone Date 1950s Description Cone made of cardboard. Painted orange on the exterior and black on the interior. Cone is held together on one side with a row of tacks. Mouthpiece is made...
Deadwood History – Artifact of the Day
Title Wanted Poster for Robbery of Deadwood Stage Date July 19, 1877 Scope & Content Small wanted poster promulgated by county commissioners in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on July 19, 1977. The poster seeks the arrest of robbers that targeted the Deadwood to Cheyenne...
Deadwood History – Artifact of the Day
Object Name Kit, Sewing Date 1930s Other Name Girl Scout Sewing Kit Description Part A: Tin box, rectangular with upright sides. Exterior is green and interior is silver. Along back side is a groove and holes for the lid hinges...
Deadwood History – Artifact of the Day
Object Name Bottle Date 1923-1950s Other Name Milk Bottle Description Milk bottle made from clear glass. The bottle has a cylindrical body that tapers up to a long narrow neck. It has a a cap seat or milk bottle finish. The...
Deadwood History – Artifact of the Day
Object Name Typewriter, Manual Date 1940-1949 Description "Royal" brand typewriter, grey metal body with black keys (white lettering). 25" long document-style carriage. Black and red ribbon spool still in...
Deadwood History – Artifact of the Day
Object Name Crate, Shipping Other Name The Adams Company Coffee Crate Description Rectangular solid shape made of tongue and groove wood planks. Top has larger section of wood plank forming a lid with two perpendicular...
Deadwood History – Artifact of the Day
Title "Somebody's Boy We Know" Sheet Music Date 1909 Scope & Content Sheet music for the the song "Somebody's Boy We Know," dedicated to the Homestake Veterans of Lead, S.D. Words by Mrs. S.R. Smith and music by Helen...
Deadwood History – Artifact of the Day
Object Name Necklace Date 1812-1906 Other Name Coin Necklace Description Decorative neckpiece of faded red quilted strips of fabric with a hook and eye closure. Coins dating from 1812 to 1901 are sewn to...
Deadwood History – Artifact of the Day
Object Name Blouse Date Pre-1900 Other Name Blouse Description Off-white linen blouse with a stand-up collar and long full sleeves. Geometric patterns are cross-stitched and embroidered on body, sleeves, cuffs, yoke, and...