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Catherine Corscot Antique Sale
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An antique captain's desk from the collection of the late Miss Catherine Corscot. The sale of her items was held in Guild Hall at Grace Episcopal Church, 6 North Carroll Street.
August 4, 1952
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Chamber Set
August 4, 1952
A seven-piece chamber set from the antique collection of Miss Catherine Corscot. The sale of her items was held in Guild Hall at Grace Episcopal Church, 6 North Carroll Street.
Catherine Corscot Antique Sale
August 4, 1952
An ornate chair from the antique collection of the late Miss Catherine Corscot.
Catherine Corscot Antique Sale
August 4, 1952
Elevated view of a display of Red Block glass from the antique collection of the late Miss Catherine Corscot.
Catherine Corscot Antique Sale
August 4, 1952
Mrs. Earl (Josephine) Wheeler holds an old lusterware pitcher from the antique collection of the late Miss Catherine Corscot.
Catherine Corscot Antique Sale
August 4, 1952
Mrs. Frank Vaughn holding a cut work tablecloth at the sale of the late Miss Catherine Corscot's antique collection. It was held in the Guild Hall in Grace Episcopal Church.
Helen Gardner
May 8, 1952
Helen Gardner, a Madison Vocational and Adult Education teacher, seated at a classroom desk.