1. Embroidered cotton christening gown worn by Fanny Searles Gradle, born in Chicago in 1856. She and her husband, prominent physician Dr. Henry Gradle, came to Santa Barbara in 1912. Mrs. Gradle was first woman to graduate from the University of Northwestern Michigan with an M.D. She was also a concert pianist and a botanist of note. 2. Long slip with small sleeve to go with christening gown. 3. Oval photo of Fanny Searles Gradle. 4. Two snapshots of Mid-Victorian house at 205 W. Islay St., built in 1912 by Henry Gradle. Dr. Gradle died in 1911 in Santa Barbara Continued 2.77.4.1-13 Gradle, Mr. & Mrs. Bruce 30 Miramar Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93108, Phone number missing. 5. Photo of unidentified small child. 6. Paper fan with silver color design on cream color, black butterflies. 7. Hat pin with rhinestones. 8. Three pieces of white crochet work for pillow slips. 9. Piece of white satin. 10. Long strip of fine ecru lace. 11. Royal blue vet ribbon. 12. Small piece of tapestry fabric, floral pattern. 13. Stereoscope views: a. Cypress hedge, Santa Barbara, 1884. b. Pepper hedge, Santa Barbara, 1884. c. Indian girl grinding corn, Santa Barbara, 1884. d. A bee ranch, Santa Barbara County, 1884. e. Cathedral Oaks, eight miles from Santa Barbara, 1884. Note: Dr. Henry Cradle and Dr. Fanny Searles Gradle for years came to Santa Barbara as summer visitors. She built the house in 1912. Roy Gradle, a gunsmith, was son of the above Bruce Gradle, son of Roy and Janet Gradle (4th generation in S.B.), daughter of Bruce Gradle
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1. Embroidered cotton christening gown worn by Fanny Searles Gradle, born in Chicago in 1856. She and her husband, prominent physician Dr. Henry Gradle, came to Santa Barbara in 1912. Mrs. Gradle was first woman to graduate from the University of Northwestern Michigan with an M.D. She was also a concert pianist and a botanist of note. 2. Long slip with small sleeve to go with christening gown. 3. Oval photo of Fanny Searles Gradle. 4. Two snapshots of Mid-Victorian house at 205 W. Islay St., built in 1912 by Henry Gradle. Dr. Gradle died in 1911 in Santa Barbara Continued 2.77.4.1-13 Gradle, Mr. & Mrs. Bruce 30 Miramar Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93108, Phone number missing. 5. Photo of unidentified small child. 6. Paper fan with silver color design on cream color, black butterflies. 7. Hat pin with rhinestones. 8. Three pieces of white crochet work for pillow slips. 9. Piece of white satin. 10. Long strip of fine ecru lace. 11. Royal blue vet ribbon. 12. Small piece of tapestry fabric, floral pattern. 13. Stereoscope views: a. Cypress hedge, Santa Barbara, 1884. b. Pepper hedge, Santa Barbara, 1884. c. Indian girl grinding corn, Santa Barbara, 1884. d. A bee ranch, Santa Barbara County, 1884. e. Cathedral Oaks, eight miles from Santa Barbara, 1884. Note: Dr. Henry Cradle and Dr. Fanny Searles Gradle for years came to Santa Barbara as summer visitors. She built the house in 1912. Roy Gradle, a gunsmith, was son of the above Bruce Gradle, son of Roy and Janet Gradle (4th generation in S.B.), daughter of Bruce Gradle
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Gift
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Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Gradle
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1. Embroidered cotton christening gown worn by Fanny Searles Gradle, born in Chicago in 1856. She and her husband, prominent physician Dr. Henry Gradle, came to Santa Barbara in 1912. Mrs. Gradle was first woman to graduate from the University of Northwestern Michigan with an M.D. She was also a concert pianist and a botanist of note. 2. Long slip with small sleeve to go with christening gown. 3. Oval photo of Fanny Searles Gradle. 4. Two snapshots of Mid-Victorian house at 205 W. Islay St., built in 1912 by Henry Gradle. Dr. Gradle died in 1911 in Santa Barbara Continued 2.77.4.1-13 Gradle, Mr. & Mrs. Bruce 30 Miramar Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93108, Phone number missing. 5. Photo of unidentified small child. 6. Paper fan with silver color design on cream color, black butterflies. 7. Hat pin with rhinestones. 8. Three pieces of white crochet work for pillow slips. 9. Piece of white satin. 10. Long strip of fine ecru lace. 11. Royal blue vet ribbon. 12. Small piece of tapestry fabric, floral pattern. 13. Stereoscope views: a. Cypress hedge, Santa Barbara, 1884. b. Pepper hedge, Santa Barbara, 1884. c. Indian girl grinding corn, Santa Barbara, 1884. d. A bee ranch, Santa Barbara County, 1884. e. Cathedral Oaks, eight miles from Santa Barbara, 1884. Note: Dr. Henry Cradle and Dr. Fanny Searles Gradle for years came to Santa Barbara as summer visitors. She built the house in 1912. Roy Gradle, a gunsmith, was son of the above Bruce Gradle, son of Roy and Janet Gradle (4th generation in S.B.), daughter of Bruce Gradle