[Young Boy With Trumpet]

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Trade card of a young boy holding a trumpet up to his mouth with one hand while the other is holding a small sword. He is wearing a loose white dress, a dark colored hat, and one red sock. Text under the photo reads "Compliments of B. T. Killough, Dealer in Stoves and General House Furnishing Goods, Fancy Goods A Specialty"; the name is stricken in pen, with the name "Wm. Winston" added above.

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1 card : ill. ; 17 x 11 cm.

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This image is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2018 and was provided by the Private Collection of T. B. Willis to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 78 times, with 64 in the last month. More information about this image can be viewed below.

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Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The Private Collection of T. B. Willis consists of photographs of World War I Camp MacArthur, photographs of historic buildings across Texas, a collection of African-American photographs, and additional photograph albums which include those of his family who settled in Texas during the 19th century.

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Trade card of a young boy holding a trumpet up to his mouth with one hand while the other is holding a small sword. He is wearing a loose white dress, a dark colored hat, and one red sock. Text under the photo reads "Compliments of B. T. Killough, Dealer in Stoves and General House Furnishing Goods, Fancy Goods A Specialty"; the name is stricken in pen, with the name "Wm. Winston" added above.

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1 card : ill. ; 17 x 11 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2018

Rescuing Texas History collects photographs, newspaper articles, letters, postcards, and other historical materials from across the state and beyond to document and preserve the rich history of the state.

T. B. Willis Collection

Materials from the private collection of T. B. Willis, including historical photographs, albums, documents, and items from the Willis family and extended relatives who settled in Waco in the 19th century.

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  • Dec. 29, 2019, 4:27 p.m.

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  • Aug. 5, 2020, 3:22 p.m.

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[Young Boy With Trumpet], image, Date Unknown; Waco, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1212691/: accessed May 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of T. B. Willis.

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