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[Photograph of Dolls]

Description: Photograph of part of Ida Mae Pruett's doll collection displayed on shelves. Eight dolls stand on the top shelf, one with a large blue dress, and three dolls stand below them. In the foreground, the head of a large doll can be seen, but its body is out of frame.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Photograph of China and Bisque Dolls]

Description: Photograph of seven tiny china and bisque dolls at the foot of a bed with a large, ornate wooden headboard. According to the handwritten note on the back of the photo, the bed and dolls were purchased by Teda W. Neill at the same auction in De Queen, Arkansas.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Mrs. Pruett's Dollarama

Description: Research paper written for a history class at Marfa High School about Mrs. Ida Mae Pruett's doll collection, consisting of 360 dolls of all sorts at the time this paper was written. The collection includes dolls of all sizes and shapes, styles and colors, and from different countries. This paper includes a small section on the process of making dolls, pieces of furniture Mrs. Pruett uses to display her dolls at her home, and the likeness of a number of dolls from Mrs. Pruett's collection.
Date: 1974
Creator: Espinosa, Rebecca Ann
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Kelch Hen]

Description: Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Kelch Hen. Several features of the egg and its surprise are visible from this viewpoint. The egg itself has a guilloché pattern with a diamond set border. The egg rests upon a stand with floral detailing. The egg is slightly open, revealing its yolk. The egg's surprise of a portrait painting on an easel is displayed alongside its hen container.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Sparkman, Leon D., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Hand Fan]

Description: Slide photograph of a Fabergé hand fan. The fan's handle is decorated by intertwining laurel leafs. Three paintings can be found on the fan. Each painting has a laurel leaf directly underneath it.
Date: 1971
Creator: Sparkman, Leon D., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Kelch Chanticleer]

Description: Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Kelch Chanticleer. From this side view, the egg's surprise of a rooster can clearly be seen as well as the pedestal the egg sits atop. The pattern on the egg itself, the detailing of the pedestal and its emblem can clearly be seen as well.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Sparkman, Leon D., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bay Tree]

Description: Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Bay Tree. The egg itself is jewel encrusted and decorated by leaves. The egg's base is a planter which also sits atop a roped platform.
Date: 1971
Creator: Sparkman, Leon D., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Duchess of Marlborough, 2]

Description: Slide photograph of a Fabergé egg known as Duchess of Marlborough. Rear view. The head of snake cannot be seen. Instead, the snake's tail and two additional emblems can be seen on the pedestal. The miniature egg can still be seen atop the principal egg.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Sparkman, Leon D., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Duchess of Marlborough]

Description: Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Duchess of Marlborough. The egg, sitting a top a pedestal, doubles as a clock. A snake, wrapped around the base of the egg, serves as a marker. A miniature egg rest atop the central egg.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Sparkman, Leon D., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Fabergé Silver Work, 3]

Description: Slide photograph of a Fabergé silver work. From this front view, the entire piece itself can seen. The designs on the front of the piece and the jewel above them are clearly visible. Features of the figures that make up the handle are their faces, helmets, and shields. The jewel at the top of the handle is visible as well.
Date: 1971
Creator: Sparkman, Leon D., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Renaissance, 3]

Description: Slide photograph of the Fabergé egg known as Renaissance. From this side view, only one of the golden lion knockers is visible, but the tabs for opening the egg itself can be seen. The jeweled detailing can still be seen as well.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Sparkman, Leon D., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Imperial Coronation, 4]

Description: Slide photograph of the surprise of the Fabergé egg known as Imperial Coronation. The coach is in the center of the photograph while the egg is off to the right in the background. Much of the coach's detail can be seen in greater detail - Its folding step-stair, crown, and interior are visible.
Date: August 1983
Creator: Sparkman, Leon D., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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