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Title
Bloomington Brush and Trunk Company Advertisement  
Description
The Bloomington Brush and Trunk Co. was a 19th century manufacturer. They produced brushes of all types -- clothes, stove, shoe, tooth, hair, and paint -- and, in 1877, expanded production to included travelers' trunks and suitcases.  
Interpretation
Like most of the local merchants in Bloomington, the Brush and Trunk Co. was located in the downtown area, at 218 with Washington.  
Lesson Plans / Themes
How We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 16 History  
  • 13 Science, Technology and Society  
  • 15 Economics  
  • 18 Social Systems  
Author or Creator
  • McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
  • Hartzold, Susan  
  • Matejka, Michael, 1953-  
Other Contributors
  • Koos, Greg, 1949-  
  • LaBounty, Bill  
Source
  • Made in McLean County' exhibit  
  • museum archives  
Subject / Keywords
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
  • Bloomington (Ill.)  
  • Brooms and brushes  
  • Luggage  
  • Boots  
  • Shoes  
  • Shoe industry  
  • Advertisements  
Temporal Coverage
1880~
Collection Publisher
McLean County Museum of History
Rights
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
mch0459  
Date Created
5-2-02
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleBloomington Brush and Trunk Company Advertisement  
DescriptionThe Bloomington Brush and Trunk Co. was a 19th century manufacturer. They produced brushes of all types -- clothes, stove, shoe, tooth, hair, and paint -- and, in 1877, expanded production to included travelers' trunks and suitcases.  
InterpretationLike most of the local merchants in Bloomington, the Brush and Trunk Co. was located in the downtown area, at 218 with Washington.  
Lesson Plans / ThemesHow We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 16 History  
  • 13 Science, Technology and Society  
  • 15 Economics  
  • 18 Social Systems  
Author or Creator
  • McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
  • Hartzold, Susan  
  • Matejka, Michael, 1953-  
Other Contributors
  • Koos, Greg, 1949-  
  • LaBounty, Bill  
Source
  • Made in McLean County' exhibit  
  • museum archives  
Subject / Keywords
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
  • Bloomington (Ill.)  
  • Brooms and brushes  
  • Luggage  
  • Boots  
  • Shoes  
  • Shoe industry  
  • Advertisements  
Temporal Coverage1880~
Collection PublisherMcLean County Museum of History
RightsCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifiermch0459  
Date Created5-2-02
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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