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Thread box
	provenance found in house in Indian Prairie, Washington, in 1915, then in possession of Alton Cardinal and household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal until 2007 notebook_reference OldThings.html#threadbox Thread Box This is the sort of box commonly used in stores which sold spools of thread during the nineteenth century. This particular box was left by former owners in a ranch house (the Taft house) we moved into when I was about two years old (1915). It was used by me to keep small toys. The ranch was located at Indian Prairie, near Spokane, Washington. A penciled note on the back of the lower drawer reads: Save this box for Mrs. Taft if empty any time in 11/17/1891. I removed the old finish, made a new front for the lower drawer of red oak, turned and painted wooden knobs for the lower drawer to match the original black Bakelite knobs on the upper drawer, and applied clear finish. The box has been used by my wife, Bea, as a jewelry box. disposition given to Carol Anne Grady 2007

Desk
	provenance built by Alton Cardinal 1928-1929, household of Alton Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal notebook_reference OldThings.html#desk Desk The desk was made by me as a manual training class project in West High School, Green Bay, Wisconsin, during the school year 1928-29, the first year in the new building. Mr. Leaonard F. Stacker was the teacher. The desk has a flat top on tapered legs. There is one wide drawer. Lumber species is butternut, stained walnut color. Dimensions: 29 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 18 inches deep. condition excellent disposition currently owned as of January 2014

Desk lamp
	provenance purchased for Alton Cardinal 1931, household of Alton Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal notebook_reference OldThings.html#lamp Desk Lamp Flexible (goose neck) study lamp was purchased for my use when I enrolled at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in September 1931. The dark green color was chosen to harmonize with the green stained dormitory furniture. For two school years I lived in Room 202, Tarrant House, Adams Hall on the university campus. The lamp was used by me during four student years and subsequently in all the various roominghouses until I entered the army in March of 1941. After the war it continued as part of our household, but was not used so much. During the past few years it has served as an auxillary shop light in the basement. The electrical cord was replaced once. condition very good disposition currently owned as of January 2014

Bookshelves
	provenance built by Alton Cardinal in shop class at West High School during January and February of 1928, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, household of Peter Cardinal note provenance described in journal, during 1980s and 1990s maker used these shelves in his basement woodshop condition structure good with minor warping, finish fair to poor disposition currently owned as of January 2014

Wooden bookends
(no photo)	provenance built by Alton Cardinal 1928-1929 notebook_reference OldThings.html#bookend Book Ends Wooden book ends, also made by me as a manual training class project at about the same time, are made of gumwood stained and varnished. The design represents my initials – A.L.C. disposition unknown

Trail's End bookends
	provenance thought to be a gift to Alton and Beatrice Cardinal around 1947, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal prior to 1955, then household of Peter Cardinal maker_mark paper tags on the bottom read "Fashioned by RONSON" and "RONSON ALL METAL ART WARES" with the stamped number 11478 condition excellent disposition currently owned as of January 2014

End table
	provenance household of Alton and Beatice Cardinal from prior to 1955, then household of Peter Cardinal condition excellent disposition currently owned as of January 2014

Chamber pot
(no photo)	provenance unknown notebook_reference OldThings.html#chamber_pot Chamber Pot Used by family of Alton Cardinal on trips, etc. 1950. [Johns Bros, England] disposition unknown

Art print
	provenance purchased by Peter Cardinal for Beatrice Cardinal in Madison about 1980, displayed in household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal note signed and numbered print, professionally framed in Green Bay disposition currently owned as of January 2014

Child's silver plate spoon and fork
	provence unknown, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal prior to 1955, later household of Peter Cardinal note original set included a knife, now lost condition good except for tarnish maker_mark Imperial Silver Plate disposition fork and spoon currently owned as of Janary 2014

Toy barn
	provenance made by Alton Cardinal for his son David Cardinal in 1951, also used by Peter Cardinal, later given to Carol Anne Grady and used by her son and grandsons maker_mark dated by maker "1951" condition good disposition given to Carol Anne Grady

Toy farm tractor
(no photo)	provenance unknown note used with toy barn and combine disposition given to Carol Anne Grady, discarded due ot sharp edges after being broken

Toy farm combine
	provenance unknown note used with toy barn and tractor, chain drive of moving parts, working height adjustment maker_mark "Tru Scale" condition excellent disposition given to Carol Anne Grady

Toy farm animals
	provenance unknown note used with toy barn disposition given to Carol Anne Grady

Bowl
	provenance purchased for Peter Cardinal (possibly by Niels and Clara Ferslev?), used by Peter in household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal note original set included mug, now lost maker_mark "P[O ...] [...I]L", "[...]OX" "M[ADE IN] CALIFORNIA", "9" (or perhaps "6"?) condition excellent disposition currently owned as of January 2014

Plate
	provenance household of Beatrice and Alton Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal note last surviving member of full set of ceramic dishes in multiple colors (pink, green, yellow) condition good, some chips and surface stain disposition currently owned as of January 2014

Spoon rest
	provenance gift of Phyllis and David to their mother Beatrice Cardinal not later than 1955 condition good, small piece broken off lower corner, a few small chips in finish disposition currently owned as of January 2014

Glass desert tray with central handle
	provenance wedding gift to Alton and Beatrice Cardinal 1946 condition excellent disposition given to Carol Anne Grady 2005

Glass desert tray with side handles
	provenance wedding gift to Alton and Beatrice Cardinal 1946 condition excellent disposition given to Carol Anne Grady 2005

Glass serving dish
	provenance unknown, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal condition excellent disposition given to Carol Anne Grady 2005

Pitcher
	provenance unknown origin, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Carol Anne Grady note used regularly for milk at Cardinal family meals since early 1950s condition good, small chip right interior of spout maker_mark "HALL'S SUPERIOR QUALITY KITCHENWARE", "MADE IN U. S. A." disposition given to Carol Anne Grady 2005

Stichery
	provenance made by Beatrice Cardinal, date unknown, later household of Peter Cardinal condition excellent disposition currently owned as of January 2014

Korean brass wall hanging
	provenance gift of Un Hi Lee Kang to Beatrice Cardinal, later household of Peter Cardinal disposition currently owned as of January 2014

Korean fabric wall hangings
	provenance gift of Un Hi Lee Kang to Beatrice Cardinal, later household of Peter Cardinal note "New Year's Celebration" and "Traditional Wedding Ceremony" disposition currently owned as of January 2014

Perfume bottle
	provenance origin unknown, household of Beatrice Cardinal prior ot 1955, then household of Peter Cardinal maker_mark "L. 1000-", "PAULY & C.", (handwritten) "[7?]104", (stamped) "57395" disposition currently owned as of June 2014

Oneida-style basket
	provenance made by Peter Cardinal in 1983, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal note made at Asbury Acres Camp while counseling at Iroquois culture program disposition owned by artist as of June 2014

Key padlock
	provenance unknown, then household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal maker_mark (front) "REESE", (back) "REESE PADLOCK CO. / LANCASTER, PA. / U.S.A." disposition currently owned as of August 2014


(no photo)

Combination padlock
	provenance unknown, then household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal note believed to have been purchased for Alton Cardinal's high school locker about 1927 note tag maker mark is "CENT'L TAG CO." note reverse of tag is stamped "6314" and has pencil notation "WAM" and "125" (price?) maker_mark (front, on knob) "Dudley", (back) "MADE IN U.S.A. / Dudley / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / DUDLEY LOCK CORP. / CHICAGO, ILL. / PATENTS NO. 1291228 / 1369850 16550002 / 1508139 1736183 / OTHERS PENDING", (stamp on bottom) "AD23485" disposition currently owned as of August 2014

Wooden spoons
	provenance made by Alton Cardinal, probably in 1970s or 1980s; household of Beatrice Cardinal then household of Peter Cardinal note 2 spoons, likely carved at different periods of artist's development condition excellent disposition currently owned as of April 2015

Wooden spatula
	provenance made by Alton Cardinal, probably in 1970s or 1980s condition excellent disposition currently owned as of April 2015

Egg cooker
	provenance unknown note cooking time established by depth of water using marks on central tube, whistle at top signals when water at full boil condition excellent disposition currently owned as of April 2015

Taylor thermometer
	provenance unknown, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal prior ot 1955 note measures temperature and humidity maker_mark "Taylor", "Humidiguide" condition excellent disposition currently owned as of April 2015

Snowshoes, cross-country style
	provenance household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, purchased early 1960s note note lacing through the frames note AF&H was American Hoe and Fork maker_mark "[AF]H CO WALLINGFORD VT US" condition excellent disposition currently owned as of July 2016

Korean art items
	provenence household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, early to middle 1960s note gifts of Un Hi Lee and family note includes miniature black laquer chest, dolls, picture displayed with other foreign gift items disposition sold 2005

Kodak camera
(no photo)	provenence household of Alton Cardinal (probably middle 1930s), then Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then Peter Cardinal (1963) note uses size 610 roll film disposition sold 2005

History textbook
	provenence household of Alton Cardinal (1926), then Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then Peter Cardinal title The History of the American People author Charles A. Beard and William C. Bagley publication New York: The Macmillan Company. 1924. note flyleaf inscribed with price "1.32", name "Alton Lyle Cardinal", and date "Feb. 1st, 1926" disposition currently owned as of April 2017

Thread box

provenance: found in house in Indian Prairie, Washington, in 1915, then in possession of Alton Cardinal and household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal until 2007
notebook_reference: OldThings.html#threadbox

Thread Box

This is the sort of box commonly used in stores which sold spools of thread during the nineteenth century.

This particular box was left by former owners in a ranch house (the Taft house) we moved into when I was about two years old (1915). It was used by me to keep small toys. The ranch was located at Indian Prairie, near Spokane, Washington.

A penciled note on the back of the lower drawer reads: Save this box for Mrs. Taft if empty any time in 11/17/1891.

I removed the old finish, made a new front for the lower drawer of red oak, turned and painted wooden knobs for the lower drawer to match the original black Bakelite knobs on the upper drawer, and applied clear finish.

The box has been used by my wife, Bea, as a jewelry box.
disposition: given to Carol Anne Grady 2007

Desk

provenance: built by Alton Cardinal 1928-1929, household of Alton Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal
notebook_reference: OldThings.html#desk

Desk

The desk was made by me as a manual training class project in West High School, Green Bay, Wisconsin, during the school year 1928-29, the first year in the new building. Mr. Leaonard F. Stacker was the teacher.

The desk has a flat top on tapered legs. There is one wide drawer. Lumber species is butternut, stained walnut color. Dimensions: 29 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 18 inches deep.
condition: excellent
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

Desk lamp

provenance: purchased for Alton Cardinal 1931, household of Alton Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal
notebook_reference: OldThings.html#lamp

Desk Lamp

Flexible (goose neck) study lamp was purchased for my use when I enrolled at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in September 1931. The dark green color was chosen to harmonize with the green stained dormitory furniture. For two school years I lived in Room 202, Tarrant House, Adams Hall on the university campus.

The lamp was used by me during four student years and subsequently in all the various roominghouses until I entered the army in March of 1941. After the war it continued as part of our household, but was not used so much. During the past few years it has served as an auxillary shop light in the basement.

The electrical cord was replaced once.
condition: very good
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

Bookshelves

provenance: built by Alton Cardinal in shop class at West High School during January and February of 1928, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, household of Peter Cardinal
note: provenance described in journal, during 1980s and 1990s maker used these shelves in his basement woodshop
condition: structure good with minor warping, finish fair to poor
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

Wooden bookends

(no photo)

provenance: built by Alton Cardinal 1928-1929
notebook_reference: OldThings.html#bookend

Book Ends

Wooden book ends, also made by me as a manual training class project at about the same time, are made of gumwood stained and varnished. The design represents my initials – A.L.C.
disposition: unknown

Trail's End bookends

provenance: thought to be a gift to Alton and Beatrice Cardinal around 1947, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal prior to 1955, then household of Peter Cardinal
maker_mark: paper tags on the bottom read "Fashioned by RONSON" and "RONSON ALL METAL ART WARES" with the stamped number 11478
condition: excellent
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

End table

provenance: household of Alton and Beatice Cardinal from prior to 1955, then household of Peter Cardinal
condition: excellent
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

Chamber pot

(no photo)

provenance: unknown
notebook_reference: OldThings.html#chamber_pot

Chamber Pot

Used by family of Alton Cardinal on trips, etc. 1950. [Johns Bros, England]
disposition: unknown

Art print

provenance: purchased by Peter Cardinal for Beatrice Cardinal in Madison about 1980, displayed in household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal
note: signed and numbered print, professionally framed in Green Bay
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

Child's silver plate spoon and fork

provence: unknown, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal prior to 1955, later household of Peter Cardinal
note: original set included a knife, now lost
condition: good except for tarnish
maker_mark: Imperial Silver Plate
disposition: fork and spoon currently owned as of Janary 2014

Toy barn

provenance: made by Alton Cardinal for his son David Cardinal in 1951, also used by Peter Cardinal, later given to Carol Anne Grady and used by her son and grandsons
maker_mark: dated by maker "1951"
condition: good
disposition: given to Carol Anne Grady

Toy farm tractor

(no photo)

provenance: unknown
note: used with toy barn and combine
disposition: given to Carol Anne Grady, discarded due ot sharp edges after being broken

Toy farm combine

provenance: unknown
note: used with toy barn and tractor, chain drive of moving parts, working height adjustment
maker_mark: "Tru Scale"
condition: excellent
disposition: given to Carol Anne Grady

Toy farm animals

provenance: unknown
note: used with toy barn
disposition: given to Carol Anne Grady

Bowl

provenance: purchased for Peter Cardinal (possibly by Niels and Clara Ferslev?), used by Peter in household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal
note: original set included mug, now lost
maker_mark: "P[O ...] [...I]L", "[...]OX" "M[ADE IN] CALIFORNIA", "9" (or perhaps "6"?)
condition: excellent
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

Plate

provenance: household of Beatrice and Alton Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal
note: last surviving member of full set of ceramic dishes in multiple colors (pink, green, yellow)
condition: good, some chips and surface stain
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

Spoon rest

provenance: gift of Phyllis and David to their mother Beatrice Cardinal not later than 1955
condition: good, small piece broken off lower corner, a few small chips in finish
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

Glass desert tray with central handle

provenance: wedding gift to Alton and Beatrice Cardinal 1946
condition: excellent
disposition: given to Carol Anne Grady 2005

Glass desert tray with side handles

provenance: wedding gift to Alton and Beatrice Cardinal 1946
condition: excellent
disposition: given to Carol Anne Grady 2005

Glass serving dish

provenance: unknown, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal
condition: excellent
disposition: given to Carol Anne Grady 2005

Pitcher

provenance: unknown origin, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Carol Anne Grady
note: used regularly for milk at Cardinal family meals since early 1950s
condition: good, small chip right interior of spout
maker_mark: "HALL'S SUPERIOR QUALITY KITCHENWARE", "MADE IN U. S. A."
disposition: given to Carol Anne Grady 2005

Stichery

provenance: made by Beatrice Cardinal, date unknown, later household of Peter Cardinal
condition: excellent
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

Korean brass wall hanging

provenance: gift of Un Hi Lee Kang to Beatrice Cardinal, later household of Peter Cardinal
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

Korean fabric wall hangings

provenance: gift of Un Hi Lee Kang to Beatrice Cardinal, later household of Peter Cardinal
note: "New Year's Celebration" and "Traditional Wedding Ceremony"
disposition: currently owned as of January 2014

Perfume bottle

provenance: origin unknown, household of Beatrice Cardinal prior ot 1955, then household of Peter Cardinal
maker_mark: "L. 1000-", "PAULY & C.", (handwritten) "[7?]104", (stamped) "57395"
disposition: currently owned as of June 2014

Oneida-style basket

provenance: made by Peter Cardinal in 1983, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal
note: made at Asbury Acres Camp while counseling at Iroquois culture program
disposition: owned by artist as of June 2014

Key padlock

provenance: unknown, then household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal
maker_mark: (front) "REESE", (back) "REESE PADLOCK CO. / LANCASTER, PA. / U.S.A."
disposition: currently owned as of August 2014

(no photo)

Combination padlock

provenance: unknown, then household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then household of Peter Cardinal
note: believed to have been purchased for Alton Cardinal's high school locker about 1927
note: tag maker mark is "CENT'L TAG CO."
note: reverse of tag is stamped "6314" and has pencil notation "WAM" and "125" (price?)
maker_mark: (front, on knob) "Dudley", (back) "MADE IN U.S.A. / Dudley / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / DUDLEY LOCK CORP. / CHICAGO, ILL. / PATENTS NO. 1291228 / 1369850 16550002 / 1508139 1736183 / OTHERS PENDING", (stamp on bottom) "AD23485"
disposition: currently owned as of August 2014

Wooden spoons

provenance: made by Alton Cardinal, probably in 1970s or 1980s; household of Beatrice Cardinal then household of Peter Cardinal
note: 2 spoons, likely carved at different periods of artist's development
condition: excellent
disposition: currently owned as of April 2015

Wooden spatula

provenance: made by Alton Cardinal, probably in 1970s or 1980s
condition: excellent
disposition: currently owned as of April 2015

Egg cooker

provenance: unknown
note: cooking time established by depth of water using marks on central tube, whistle at top signals when water at full boil
condition: excellent
disposition: currently owned as of April 2015

Taylor thermometer

provenance: unknown, household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal prior ot 1955
note: measures temperature and humidity
maker_mark: "Taylor", "Humidiguide"
condition: excellent
disposition: currently owned as of April 2015

Snowshoes, cross-country style

provenance: household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, purchased early 1960s
note: note lacing through the frames
note: AF&H was American Hoe and Fork
maker_mark: "[AF]H CO WALLINGFORD VT US"
condition: excellent
disposition: currently owned as of July 2016

Korean art items

provenence: household of Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, early to middle 1960s
note: gifts of Un Hi Lee and family
note: includes miniature black laquer chest, dolls, picture displayed with other foreign gift items
disposition: sold 2005

Kodak camera

(no photo)

provenence: household of Alton Cardinal (probably middle 1930s), then Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then Peter Cardinal (1963)
note: uses size 610 roll film
disposition: sold 2005

History textbook

provenence: household of Alton Cardinal (1926), then Alton and Beatrice Cardinal, then Peter Cardinal
title: The History of the American People
author: Charles A. Beard and William C. Bagley
publication: New York: The Macmillan Company. 1924.
note: flyleaf inscribed with price "1.32", name "Alton Lyle Cardinal", and date "Feb. 1st, 1926"
disposition: currently owned as of April 2017