This is a 1949 auction pamphlet for the Dallas Mill, equipment, and village houses. Dallas Mills closed in 1949 after labor strikes and financial hardship made it impossible to continue production. Mill villagers were given the opportunity to buy their homes at a reasonable price. The homes that were not bought were auctioned off as mill property.
The Rison School was built to extend the education of the Dallas Mill children from elementary school to a junior high school and eventually a high school.
The Rison School was built to extend the education of the Dallas Mill children from elementary school to a junior high school and eventually a high school.
Pen and ink drawing on paper depicting two chimneys. On the chimney on the left of the drawing a cat plays a flute sitting on one of two chimney pots. A small black mouse sits on the second chimnney pot. On the chimney on the right of the drawing a cat peers down the second chimney pot, dropping its flute; smoke comes out of the first chimney pot. Mounted on grey card.
A drawing that shows 100+ kittens having fun at a Christmas Party. They are engaging in several activities including eating, playing, and sleeping. Wain's wife, Elizabeth, encouraged him to submit this to The Illustrated London News.
A painting by Wain that shows three orange kitties getting ready. One is brushing her hair and one is putting on a bow. It has a caption that says "We are not quite ready".
