Depression Era Flower Pots
A long time donor to the Siouxland Heritage Museums, Robin Rieper recently dropped off some more items that belonged to her parents Judge Roy D. and Lorene Burns. Among the artifacts she brought in were two small ceramic flower pots. At first glance, they are not really special, and similar flower pots in various forms can still be found in antique stores and garage sales. What was really unique about these two flowers pots is the story behind them. Robin Rieper remembered her mother, Lorene, buying these pots from vendors who came to their house to earn a little money to help them get through the Great Depression. She recalls the vendors coming to the back door of her house on 28 Riverview Heights and pleading with her mother for a nickel or a dime because their families needed food. Though Robin was only a child at the time, the profound story behind the flower pots has stayed with her throughout these years. The museum is always looking for new donations, if you have items that may be of interest, please contact the Collection’s Department.
