1. Picture of Albert C. Strong at 15 months. First grandson of Albert B. Strong, a Chicago physician, and Ida C. Strong, who was the adopted daughter of Ansel and Helen Cook; one of the largest Victorian child photos on exhibit anywhere.

2. Original 1818 calfskin trunk, one of the oldest items in house, brought from East in a covered wagon

3. Button shoes; button hook on dresser

4. skates that fasten on shoes

5. Old-fashioned paper dolls

6. Unusual locking chest of drawers

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