Red molded plastic key fob from the gift shop of Scioto Memorial Hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio. In 1964 the old Portsmouth General Hospital at 2001 Scioto Trail was re-named Scioto Memorial Hospital. A new building was constructed for Scioto Memorial on Twenty-Seventh (27th) Street in 1968. Several years later it became known as the Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Black leather ladies shoes made by Selby Shoe Company in Portsmouth, Ohio. This pump has three button fasteners and a 1.5 inch heel. "Arch Preserver, Selby, Reg. U.S. Pat. Off." is embossed on the sole. Inside the shoe are numbers: 37 - 2 and G92841. It appears to be about a size 6-7.
The shoe box label: "Selby Arch Preserver Shoe, Reg. U.S. Pat. Off., 37-2 G92841 339."
The 1929 Portsmouth City Directory lists five shoe manufacturers including the Selby Shoe Company at "7th from Findlay to John." They had four phone numbers: 1100-1101-1102-1103. The president was Roger A. Selby(1885-1973) and the first vice president and purchasing agent was Homer C. Selby(1880-1959).
Dark brown leather ladies lace-up boots made by Selby Shoe Company in Portsmouth, Ohio. The heel height is about 1.75 inches. The sole and heel show considerable wear and repair. These boots appear to be about size 6-7. The Selby Shoe Company was first listed in the 1906 Portsmouth City Directory located at John and Seventh (7th) Streets. George D. Selby(1846-1927) was president, Pearl E. Selby(1870-1958) and Sanford P. Selby(1853-1931) were vice-presidents, Mark W. Selby(1880-1959) was secretary, and J.J. Rardin was treasurer. George D. and Lydia Selby listed their residence at 145 Gallia Street.
Colored full page Selby Shoe advertisement in Ladies' Home Journal announcing four designs featuring the new Selby Arch Preserver. A coupon at the lower right corner may be returned to receive the booklet "The Modern Shoe for Modern Dress." The return address is "The Selby Shoe Company, 112 Seventh St., Portsmouth, Ohio."
Colored full page Selby Shoe advertisement in Ladies' Home Journal featuring the exclusive Arch Preserver. A coupon at the lower right corner may be returned to receive the booklet "The Modern Shoe for Modern Dress." The return address is "The Selby Shoe Company, 112 Seventh St., Portsmouth, Ohio."
Brown on cream Boneyfiddle Fair Market Square poster featuring the early interior of Washington Hotel signed "Kay Deitchel 5/6/'73" in the lower right hand corner. The Fair dates are listed as Saturday, May 19; 11:00 - 9:00, and Sunday, May 20; 12:00 - 5:00.
Tri-Fold card with Class of 1908 in Bloom Township, District 7. Front has colored illustrations and print with a photo of the teacher, John Bouts. Red Ribbon and seal "Lest We Forget." Inside: teacher, pupils, and school board listed, also a poem printed in brown ink. Back: poem and a water scene.
Tan, canvas bag with some loose stitching and stains. Front, "Smoke the Buckeye Stogie Manufactured by Fred Doerr's Sons, Portsmouth, Ohio"
Fred Doerr came from Germany to Portsmouth in 1847 at the age of 14. After learning the tobacco trade, he opened a factory on Front Street in 1850. He died in 1895, and his sons continued.
