A mandolin produced by Wilson Bros. Mfg. Co. in Chicago, Illinois. The mandolin is small, light brown and features eight steel strings. The body has minor damages, a worn tarnish and is missing the pick guard. Additionally, the face has a worn signature--"G. Rass"--possibly short for Gus (Constantine) Rassogianis who the mandolin was reportedly used by. He, reportedly, played it while on vacation at the family's vacation home in Michigan while their neighbor blayed the lyra.

Paper, Photographic (2011.7.14)

A photo of the St. Louis Ice Cream Parlor store front with Alex Rassogianis (right) and George. The photo is taken from the corner and includes the entirety of the exterior of the shop. The photo is pasted to a black cardstock frame which shows sign of some damages. The little girl at right may be Pauline Franks, the donor.

Paper, Photographic (2011.7.15)

A photo of the interior of Alex's Candy shop. The Rassogianis brothers, Gus (Right), George (Center), and Alex (left) sit at a table in the center of the photo with the counter and register to the left and additional seating to the right. The picture has no frame and is very wrinkled.

Certificate, Naturalization (2011.7.255)

This is John Rassogianis' naturalization certificate, signed on October 3, 1902. It is signed by the Clerk of Cook County, John Clarke, accompanied by a seal in the bottom left hand corner. The certificate is folded into eighths.

Pot, Chocolate (2011.7.31)

A very large, heavy duty copper pot. Pitted and dented across its surface, this item shows how much it was used. It also has two large handles on it's sides.

Card, Index (2011.7.8)

A scan of Alex Rassogianis' original business card for the St. Louis Candy Shop. The photo has no picture frame of any kind yet shows little damage. The card reads "Alex Rassogianis, St. Louis Ice Cream Parlor; Confectionary, Fruits, Cigars and Tobacco.

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