Inscribed by Cara Lena Cooper and Mary Lena Watson on November 25, 1886 this precious box held their dolls and clothing. The inscriptions are as follows:
Left top: Cara Lena Cooper
Thanksgiving, 20 minutes past 5 p.m.
November 25, 1886
Center: December 31, 1893-the old trunk was unpacked for
Cara and I took part in an old fashioned play today.
We have put the dolls back and laughed over them(?)
We will add……….(?)
Shortest doll is named Sadie after my long lost
Friend Sadie…….(?)
We will now again sign our
Respective names for tomorrow
Cara goes back to school
Mary Lena Watson
Right: Mary Lena Watson
Thanksgiving
Quarter past 5:00 PM
Thursday, Nov 25, 1886
During Woodfords
A07 Meclocurie Street
My dolls little ones name – Alice
Longest t- Lizzie
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