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The coasters series consists of two sets of coasters with images related to Aquarena Springs.

03-14: [2009.001-057 A-F] One set of 6, 3” coasters, with image of glass bottom boat. 03-15: [2009.001-058 A-D] One set of 4, 4” fish shaped coasters, with image of glass bottom boat.

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This series contains a copy of the June, 1952 Popular Mechanics Magazine featuring “Mermaid Theater,” and the book Mermaid’s Touch by Patti Beckman.

03-38: [2009.001-086] One book, Mermaid’s Touch by Patti Beckman, copyright 1982; a romance novel published by Silhouette Books about an Aquamaid at Aquarena [2009.002-006] One issue of Popular Mechanics from June 1952 featuring a three page article about the “Mermaid Theater.”

Scope and Contents Included in this series is a token used at Aquarena Springs, and published materials with information and photos about Aquarena Springs.03-39: [2009.001-064] One 9” information booklet on Aquarena Springs with various images [2009.001-065] One 4” postcard booklet with various images [2009.001-066] One 5.5” postcard with image of Aquamaid performing the ballet knee back roll - SEPARATED TO POSTCARD COLLECTION [2009.002-005] One tri-fold brochure titled “Aquarena San Marcos,...

Scope and Contents This series contains a small teacup with an image of the Alamo at San Antonio TX, a black and white photograph titled, “Headwaters of the San Marcos River, about 1905”, the 1930 San Marcos City directory and 4 glass bottles created in San Marcos: one Feltner’s Soda Water, one Coca Cola, and two Buck’s Brand Soda Water bottles attached to a board as a ring toss game.03-37: [2009.001-087] One 1.75” tea cup with image of the Alamo at San Antonio Texas. 03-40: [2009.002-007] One...

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The metal objects series consists of a metal bell topped with a roadrunner, and a decorative wall hanger with images related to Aquarena Springs.

03-18: [2009.001-061] One 3.5” x 5.75” decorative piece with image of Aquamaid in ballet knee back roll posed and glass bottom boat. 03-19: [2009.001-062] One 3” metal bell topped by a roadrunner with the Aquarena Springs logo.

Scope and Contents The salt and pepper shaker series consists of 12 sets of salt and pepper shakers in various shapes with differing images related to Aquarena Springs. Shakers range in size from about 5” to 1”, and the series includes two glass bottom boat shaped shakers.02-03: [2009.001-030 A&B] One set of 4.25” salt and pepper shakers shaped as beer steins with images of three glass bottom boats. 02-04: [2009.001-031 A&B] One set of 4” cone shaped salt and pepper shakers with...

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The spoon series consists of two small collectible spoons with images related to Aquarena Springs.

03-16: [2009.001-05] One 4.75” collectible spoon with image of cowboy and horse, and Aquarena Springs logo. 03-17: [2009.001-060] One 4.5” collectible spoon with Texas image, and Aquarena Springs logo.

Scope and Contents The dishware series consists of 27 items with various logos and images related to Aquarena Springs. Included in the series are plates ranging from approximately 10” dinner plates to 1" miniatures. The series also includes a small dish, plastic bowl, wooden plate, wooden bowl, and two serving trays. 01-01: [2009.001-001] One 10” gold-rim plate with four scenes including the glass bottom boats, underwater shows, sky ride, and Texana Village. 01-02: [2009.001-002]...

Scope and Contents The tchotchkes series includes 20 items with various images and logos related to Aquarena Springs. Included in this series are lighters, matches, a wooden pipe, four pennants, playing cards, a wooden box, children’s wallet and belt, snow globe, two fans, and four pendants. 03-20: [2009.001-063] One 1.25” Aquarena Springs token. 03-21: [2009.001-067] One 1.75” by 2” lighter with image of glass bottom boats. 03-22: [2009.001-068] One 2” lighter with Aquarena Springs logo and...

Scope and Contents The vessels series consists of 23 items with various logos and images related to Aquarena Springs. Included in the series are pitchers, mugs, glasses, an ashtray, a shot glass, decorative home décor items, and miniatures such as teapots and cups. Items range from 7” to 1” in height. 02-13: [2009.001-040] One 5” pitcher with image of underwater shows, Texana Village, Sky Ride, and glass bottom boats. 02-14: [2009.001-041] One 5.25” pilsner with image of Swiss Sky Ride and...