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Christmas Tree
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An assortment of Christmas gifts are arranged around the base of a Christmas tree in the living room of the George Brumder house at the corner of 10th and Wells Street. A corner of the draped fireplace mantle is on the far right. Gifts include a doll, toy horse-drawn wagon, and drum. Also on display are books, a dresser set, several embroidered pillows, a large fish platter and several framed prints.
1890
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Living Room
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Herbert on Bicycle
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Herbert Edmund Brumder posing on his bicycle next to the Christmas tree in the family living room at 2030 East Lafayette Place. He is wearing a suit with knickers and has a star shaped badge on his...
Brumder Family Christmas
1925
Margaret Bouer (Mrs. Herbert Paul) Brumder, left, is sitting in an armchair in the living room of the family home at 2030 East Lafayette Place. Her children, from left, are Herbert Edmund, Philip G...
Christmas 1928
December 1928
A large Christmas tree, putz (nativity) scene and gifts fill the living room of the Herbert P. Brumder residence, 2030 East Lafayette Place. The tree is decorated with a variety of ornaments, tins...
