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Ping, Doc |
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2016.1.31 - Clock
Clock, 7" h x 6 1/2" w x 2 3/4"d (base), wood. Face- goldtone with black numbers and hour and minute hands. Back- has removable circular wood piece to access battery holder (missing). Base- on bottom of base is stamped- " Handcrafted By Doc Ping.", felt protectors. Basil "Doc" Ping (1922-2003) was a Bartlett businessman whose hobby was woodworking. He had a shop in his backyard where he created many objects including this clock.
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2016.25.101 - Plate
Plate, 13" x 9 1/4", ironstone china, white with dark green floral and scalloped borders on rim, on back is stamped "Buffalo China, O-12, Made in U.S.A." Used to serve meals on at The Eck Tavern, once located at 121 Railroad Avenue, operated by "Doc" and Jean Ping from 1955 to 1968. For lunch, a large piece of meat loaf was placed in the center with potatoes on one side and vegetables on other, along with two pieces of triangle cut toast for 5...
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2016.25.102 - Bowl
Salad bowl, 6" diameter, plastic, faux wood grain, on bottom is logo of "Edward Don & Company Chicago, Illinois" Used at The Eck Tavern, once located at 121 Railroad Avenue, to serve salad in. The business was operated by Basil "Doc" and Jane Ping from 1955 to 1968.
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2016.25.103 - Ashtray
Ashtray, 8 1/4" x 8 1/4", ceramic, green with cream unglazed thin stripes, triangle shape. Ash tray was used on bar at The Eck Tavern, once located at 121 Railroad Avenue and operated by "Doc" and Jane Ping from 1955 to 1968. Around five of these ashtrays would be on the bar at one time.
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2016.25.104 - Cup
Dice cup with three dice, cup- 4"x 3 1/4" diameter, dice- 1/2" x 1/2" x1/2", brown leather covers cup, three dice appear to be ivory. Dice game was kept on the bar at The Eck Tavern, once located at 121 Railroad Avenue and operated by Doc and Jane Ping from 1955 to 1968. Customers would roll dice for chance to win free beer.
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2016.25.114 - Teapot
Teapot with removable lid, 3 1/2' X 6", dark green ceramic, stamped on bottom- "Made in U.S.A." and "Hall" in circle. Teapot was used at The Eck, once located at121 Railroad Avenue, when under the ownership of Basil (Doc) Ping and his wife Jane Humbracht Ping from 1955 to 1968. It matches in color to the dinnerware used.
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2016.25.117 - Print, Photographic
Print, photograph 3 1/4" l x 4 1/4" w, black and white, Front- back arch topped bar with assorted liquer bottles, Santa, sleigh reindeer on top shelf. Back- nothing. It's Christmas at The Eck Tavern and then owners Basil (Doc) and Jane Ping decorated the bar area. The sign on the right reads, "Everyone must be Twenty One." The Eck was once located at 121 Railroad Avenue. The building was razed in 2018.
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2016.25.119 - Print, Photographic
Print, Photograph 4 1/4" w x 3 1/4" l, black and white, Front- man at bar pulling beer tap, liquer bottles behind. Basil (Doc) Ping, then owner of The Eck Tavern pours a beer from the tap. The Eck Tavern was once located at 121 Railroad Avenue and known for its Friday Fish Frys. The building was razed in 2018.
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2016.25.121 - Print, Photographic
Print, Photograph 4" w x 3 1/2" l, black and white. Front- street scene with snow that includes buildings, cars and railroad crossing. Looking northeast from The Eck Tavern's front porch (121 W. Railroad Avenue) onto downtown Bartlett, one can see the businesses of the day on Bartlett Avenue. Left to right they are, Humbracht's Confectionery (130 W.), post office or possibly Schnadt's Home Repair (124 W.), Bartlett Implement (120 W.) Schmidt's...
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2016.25.123 - Print, Photographic
Print, photograph 4" x 3", black and white. outdoor winter scene with trees, fence with rolling landscape, on right side a wall?, fence post in foreground, buildings, roads in the distance. The Ping family farm was once located off Oak Avenue on the west side just south of Lake Street. This image was taken after a snowfall of their property.
Record Type: Photo
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2016.25.2 - Holder, Coin
Coin holder, 2" x 3", vinyl, red oval, printed on front in white, "The Eck Tavern, Good Food Served Right, Steak-Chicken-Sea Foods, Bartlett, Illinois, TEnnyson 7-5541." On back is a slit in which to insert the coins. Basil "Doc" Ping and his wife Jane operated The Eck from 1955 to 1968. It was located at 121 Railroad Avenue. This coin purse was a promotional giveaway.
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2016.25.20 - Image, Digital
Image, digital, black & white, Front- 13 men in uniforms posing on a ship's deck, ocean in background. One of Bartlett's WW II servicemembers was Basil "Doc" Bing (1922-2003). Doc entered the U.S. Navy on December 22, 1942. He was initially stationed at NTS Great Lakes, IL before attending gunnery school at AGS Norfolk, VA. He is pictured here, back row first on right, on October 19, 1944 aboard the SS W. S. Jennings. Doc, a Gunner's Mate ...
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2016.25.4 - Chain, Key
Key chain, 3 1/2" x 1/2" including chain, metal, silvertone, printed in black on white card is "Complements of The Eck Phone 837-5541 Bartlett, ILL.." On one end is a beaded chain which can be opened to hold keys, on the other end is a hook that is exposed to hold additional keys when pushed. Back has an engraved chevron pattern. Key chain was a promotional giveaway. Basil "Doc" Ping and his wife Jane operated The Eck from 1955 to 1968. It was...
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2016.25.65 - Clock
Clock, 9 1/2" diameter, orange plastic flying disc, printed in black on front, "Bartlett 1891-1991" with Chamber of Commerce logo in center. Discs where thrown during Bartlett's Centennial parade held during the July 4th festivities in 1991. Basil "Doc" Ping make it into a clock by adhering numbers and adding a clock mechanism.
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2016.25.66 - Chain, Key
Key Chain, 2 1/4" long, 1/2" wide, metal, printed in red on band along bottom edge, "The Eck Bartlett ILL." Key chain detaches into two pieces. Key chain was a promotional giveaway. Basil "Doc" Ping and his wife Jane operated The Eck Tavern from 1955 to 1968. It was located at 121 Railroad Avenue.
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2016.25.71 - Knife
Knife, 9 1/2" l x 3/4" w x 1/4: h, stainless blade, wood handle, imprinted in blade- "Sprechercut Stainless, Made in France" Manufactured by Sprechercut and made in France, this knife was perfect for cutting the juicy steaks at The Eck, a tavern and resturant once located at 121 W. Railroad Avenue. The knife was used during Basil "Doc" and Jane Ping's ownership from 1955 through 1968.
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2016.25.85 - Medal, Commemorative
Service medal, 2 3/4" x 1 1/2, goldtone metal and fabric, on front of medal is impression of servicemen holding guns with a palm tree, water with ships and an airplane in the background, stamped are words, "Asiatic Pacific Campaign." On back is impression of an eagle with words, "United States of America, 1941-1945." Ribbon is vertical stripes yellow, white, navy blue and red. Box included. Label on box reads, "U. S. Navy - S. & A. Order 28675 As...
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2016.25.86 - Medal, Commemorative
Service medal, 2 3/4" x 1 1/2, goldtone metal and fabric, on front of medal is impression of submarine, ship and airplane, stamped are words, "American Campaign." On back is impression of an eagle with words, "United States of America, 1941-1945." Ribbon is vertical stripes of marine blue, white, black and red. Box included. Label on box reads, "U. S. Navy - S. & A. Order 28675 American Theatre Campaign Medal U. S. Mint." World War II Service med...
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2016.25.87 - Medal, Commemorative
Service medal, 3" x 1 1/2, goldtone metal and fabric, on front of medal is impression of woman with her foot on a helmet holding a sword and spike, stamped are words, "World War II" On back is words, "United States of America, 1941-1945", and "Freedom from fear and want" and "Freedom of speech and religion" Ribbon is vertical stripes of yellow, white, bright blue, purple and red. Box included. Label on box reads, Medal Campaign and Service, Victo...
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2016.25.88 - Medal, Commemorative
Service medal, 2 3/4" x 1 1/2, goldtone metal and fabric, on front of medal is impression of a ship landing with airplanes in the sky and soldiers in the foreground, stamped are words, "European African Middle Eastern Campaign" On back is words, "United States of America, 1941-1945". Ribbon is vertical stripes of brown, white, black, green, navy blue and red. World War II Service medal. This medal was given to those servicemembers who performe...
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