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21.  Page four of Henry Shaw's voided will from 1851.

Page four of Henry Shaw's voided will from May 12, 1851. The will was voided on November 18, 1861. 



1851

22.  Bill of sale for Esther, enslaved black woman, 1852. Front.

Bill of sale for Esther, enslaved black woman, 1852 (call#E445.M67 K55 1852 4o,) Julian Edison Department of Special Collections, Washington University Libraries. 



1852

23.  Bill of sale for Esther, enslaved black woman, 1852. Back.

Bill of sale for Esther, enslaved black woman, 1852 (call#E445.M67 K55 1852 4o,) Julian Edison Department of Special Collections, Washington University Libraries. 



1852

24.  Dentist billl from Henry M. Kelloss for teeth extraction for James and Sally; both enslaved persons owned by Henry Shaw.

Dentist billl from Henry M. Kelloss for teeth extraction for James and Sally; both enslaved persons owned by Henry Shaw. Back of document is blank. 



1852

25.  Moonflower. Growing on fence and gateposts at south end of Tower Grove House.

Moonflower growing on fence and gateposts at south end of Tower Grove House. House in background. Ipomoea bona-nox. Var. grandiflora. Moonflower. Cult. M. B. G. 



1902

26.  Tower Grove House

Rear view of Tower Grove House showing the original east wing and the original well. View is looking to the west. PRINT AVAILABLE -- SEE PHO 1983-0349 Copy negative available at PHO 2007-1115. Prints available at PHO 2007-1116, PHO 2007-1117, PHO 2007-1118, and PHO 2007-1119.. 



1890

27.  Tower Grove House, the country estate of Henry Shaw as it appeared in his lifetime.

View of Tower Grove House showing the original east wing from 1849 which would later be removed and rebuilt. 



1890

28.  Tower Grove House

Tower Grove House c.1880. PRINT AVAILABLE -- SEE PHO 1982-0019, PHO 2007-1097. Copy negative available at PHO 2007-1098. 



1880

29.  Anniversary MBG, 25th year of Trustee's control 1889-1914, 3 parts. Staff and associates per list. Oct. 15-16, 1914. In front of MBG Tower Grove House. 2nd cp. in map case.

Anniversary MBG, 25th year of Trustee's control 1889-1914, 3 parts. Staff and associates per list. Oct. 15-16, 1914. In front of MBG Tower Grove House. 2nd cp. in map case. 




30.  The Missouri Republican from June 11, 1854 which contains the $400 reward ad placed by Henry Shaw for the return for escaped slave Sarah and her young son.

Page from the Missouri Republican dated June 11, 1854 which contains the $400 reward ad placed by Henry Shaw for the return for escaped slave Sarah and her young son. 



1854

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