BCHS Museum Collection
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Title
BCHS Museum Collection
Subject
Bartholomew County (Ind.)
Description
The BCHS Museum Collection includes art and artifacts related to the county's businesses, organizations, families, schools, and religious institutions. The BCHS Museum Collection is part of the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, Indiana.
Coverage
Bartholomew County (Ind.)
Is Part Of
Bartholomew County Historical Society, Columbus, IN.
Bibliographic Citation
Bartholomew County Historical Society Museum Collection, Bartholomew County Historical Society, Columbus, IN.
Provenance
Bartholomew County Historical Society
Mediator
Bartholomew County Public Library
Collection Items
001r-001v Irwin's Bank check to John S. Crump
A check drawn on Irwin's Bank made out to J. S. Crump and signed by H. H. Bassett. Marked with stamps on the front from Irwin's Bank and The Columbus Handle Co. and on the reverse from First National Bank.
002r-002v Irwin's Bank check to Columbus Machine Works
A check drawn on the Columbus Handle Company account at Irwin's Bank made out to Columbus Machine Works and signed by H. H. Bassett. Marked with stamps on the front from Irwin's Bank.
001 Turnpike company seal embosser
A metal lever-operated seal embosser with the seal of the Driftwood Valley Turnpike Company. The embosser is painted with a floral design.
001 I C & S Traction company seal embosser
A metal lever-operated seal embosser with the seal of the Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Traction Company. Stars cast in relief on the sides of embosser are highlighted with red and gold paint.
001 Irwin Dry Goods package carrying handle
A wooden package carrying handle threaded with string. A paper label affixed to the handle reads, "Jos. I Irwin & Co. Dry Goods, Carpets. Columbus, Ind."
003 Irwin's Bank safe
A combination safe used in Irwin's bank. "Estate of Jos. I. Irwin" and "The Mosler Safe Co." are painted on the front in gold.