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Peterman, Norma, 1922-1941

 Person

Biography

Norma Peterman was born in Denver, Colorado and died two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Her parents were Joseph and Sophie Miller Peterman and her aunt was Irene Miller Stein.

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Baby's White Cotton Slip, between 1923-1925

 Item
Identifier: B211.01.0001.00003
Abstract

A sleeveless white cotton infant's slip with two small buttons at top of each shoulder. The slip has scalloped edging with white thread at lower edge hem and around arm and neck holes. The slip was made for a two to three-year old. Originally worn by Norma Peterman.

Dates: between 1923-1925

Box 23, 1900-1990

 File — Box B173.04.0023: Series B173.04 [Barcode: U186023261675]
Identifier: B173.04.0023
Scope and Contents

Box contains folders with photographs and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1900-1990

Child's Pink Silk Slip, between 1923-1925

 Item
Identifier: B211.01.0001.00002
Abstract

A child's pink silk slip with white lace trim at sleeves and neck. Originally worn by Norma Peterman.

Dates: between 1923-1925

Hand-carved Ivory Fan, between 1937-1941

 Item
Identifier: B211.01.0002.0002.00001
Abstract A hand carved, ivory fan held together at the base with a copper D-shaped ring that has two mother-of-pearl circular studs at the outer edge of each side. Each of the interior fan supports are carved on one side. The fan fabric is white silk organza with white appliquéd lace on the top side of fabric. The lace appliqués are of flowers and bows and there are three painted floral scenes between the lace work. Within the painted and lace work floral patterns are silver sequins in differing...
Dates: between 1937-1941

Ivory Fan With Fabric, between 1937-1941

 Item
Identifier: B211.01.0002.0002.00003
Abstract

An ivory fan with organdy painted fabric. The organdy is painted with gray/blue and white flowers and adorned with silver sequins. There is off-white trim at top and bottom of fabric.

Dates: between 1937-1941

Norma Peterman, circa 1925

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00048
Abstract

Studio portrait of Norma Peterson aged 3.

Dates: circa 1925

Norma Peterman Material Culture and Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B211
Abstract Norma Shirley Peterman (1922-1941) was the daughter of Sophie (nee Miller) and Joseph Peterman; she died at the age of 18. The collection contains clothing and accessories worn by or belonging to Norma Peterman as well as papers by or about her. Material items include Norma Peterman's baby shoes and childhood clothing as well as three fans that belonged to her. The papers in the collection include her essays as well as condolence letters and cards addressed to her parents and her aunt,...
Dates: 1922-1941

Norma Peterman's Baby Portrait, circa 1922

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0024.00023
Abstract

Norma Peterman as a baby, propped up on a chair and wearing a dress. Norma (1922-1941) was the daughter of Sophie (nee Miller) and Joe Peterman. Robert Lazar Miller was Norma Peterman's grandfather.

Dates: circa 1922

Plastic Fan with Two Black Tassels, between 1937-1941

 Item
Identifier: B211.01.0002.0002.00002
Abstract

A plastic fan made in Hong Kong. The fan panels are held together at the top with white satin ribbon and at the bottom with an aluminum ring. There are two black tassels hanging from a piece of black cord.

Dates: between 1937-1941

Silk Child's Dress With Roses, between 1923-1925

 Item
Identifier: B211.01.0001.00001
Abstract

A pink silk child's dress with off-white lace trim at sleeves and bottom hem. A modified chain stitch embroidery in off-white is at hem and then is repeated above the hem. There is sky blue cotton smocking at the chest in front and back and blue cotton flower embroidery on the front left and right There are eight pink silk roses attached by stitching above bottom hem and two bright pink silk ribbon bows at neck that hide two small metal snaps that close the garment at the neck.

Dates: between 1923-1925

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