Desert Lifestyle

"... Then we began decorating and glorifying it till it turned into a castle with an organ and a bell tower and chimes. .. it makes a fine lodge when we come in off the desert, hot and dusty. It's not nearly finished and maybe never will be..." Bessie Johnson

The Johnsons were accustomed to a privileged lifestyle. Their desert vacation home reflected some of the luxuries they had always enjoyed. Vintage cars indicate the Johnsons' effortless mobility in a time when travel was a luxury. While many of Bessie's possessions reveal her love of the finer things in life, her sober, religious side is also expressed in items found in their home.

Scotty left his mark throughout the Castle as well. Numerous items in the house, including two "shotsplitters," plates with curved edges, and a garbage can disguised as a well enhanced Scotty's famous stories. Albert's impressive gun collection was probably amassed with Scotty's tales of desert showdowns in mind. Overall, the home was influenced by nostalgia for the Old West but did not lack the extravagance of the Johnsons' Chicago lifestyle.










Clothing & Accessories
ShoesShoes [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14083_14082_shoes.html" target="_blank"]
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BootsBoots [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14089_boots.html" target="_blank"]
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Man's Riding BootsMan's Riding Boots [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14275_ridingBoots.html" target="_blank"]
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BootsBoots [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA15724_boots.html" target="_blank"]
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Scotty's Iconic Hat and TieScotty's Iconic Hat and Tie [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14182_14160_hat_tie.html" target="_blank"]
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Hat [replica]Hat [replica] [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA18144_hat.html" target="_blank"]
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HatHat [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA42847_hat.html" target="_blank"]
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PursePurse [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA181271_SC_purse.html" target="_blank"]
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Suit CoatSuit Coat [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14214_SC_jacket.html" target="_blank"]
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Canes and CollarCanes and Collar [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14075_14073_14264_SC_cane_collar.html" target="_blank"]
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Evening GownEvening Gown [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14271_SC_gown.html" target="_blank"]
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Wallet and Contents Wallet and Contents [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA39604_SC_wallet.html" target="_blank"]
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Paper Knife Handle and BroochPaper Knife Handle and Brooch [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA18952_18164_SC_knife_brooch.html" target="_blank"]
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Sewing PatternSewing Pattern [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA19756_pattern.html" target="_blank"]
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PincushionPincushion [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA18146_pincushion.html" target="_blank"]
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UmbrellasUmbrellas [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA19669_19668_umbrella.html" target="_blank"]
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Razor, Razor Blades, and Razor Strop in HolderRazor, Razor Blades, and Razor Strop in Holder [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA13766_13767_13768_SC_razor_strop.html" target="_blank"]
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Iron TrivetIron Trivet [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA13948_trivet.html" target="_blank"]
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Foodways
Eggbeater and ChurnEggbeater and Churn [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA13951_13949_SC_churn_eggbeater.html" target="_blank"]
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Ice Cream Scoop and Egg SlicerIce Cream Scoop and Egg Slicer [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA13956_37855_SC_scoop_eggSlicer.html" target="_blank"]
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SilverwareSilverware [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14502_14494_14516_SC_tablespoonFork.html" target="_blank"]
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Meat Grinder and AttachmentsMeat Grinder and Attachments [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA39629_SC_grinder.html" target="_blank"]
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Thermos PitcherThermos Pitcher [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA20807_SC_thermos.html" target="_blank"]
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Pincushion [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA18146_pincushion.html" target="_blank"]
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Mining, Ranching,and Lifestyle
PastelPastel [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA18011_SC_painting.html" target="_blank"]
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Drawing SetDrawing Set [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14393_SC_box_compasses.html" target="_blank"]
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ChimesChimes [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14425_18112_ SC_chimeMallet.html" target="_blank"]
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Hunting KnifeHunting Knife [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14427_huntingKnife.html" target="_blank"]
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CandlestickCandlestick [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14431_SC_candlestick.html" target="_blank"]
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Organ Music RollsOrgan Music Rolls [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA14784_musicRoll.html" target="_blank"]
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OrganOrgan [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/upper_music_organ.html" target="_blank"]
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Water JarWater Jar [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA15741_ SC_waterjar.html" target="_blank"]
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PannierPannier [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA17274_SC_pannier.html" target="_blank"]
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Pounce BoxPounce box [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA13849_pounceBox.html" target="_blank"]
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Miner's PanMiner's Pan [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA17795_SC_goldPan.html" target="_blank"]
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CalendarCalendar [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA18008_SC_calendar.html" target="_blank"]
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EyecupEyecup [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA18017_eyecup.html" target="_blank"]
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Ceremonial KeyCeremonial Key [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA18161_SC_key.html" target="_blank"]
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PodiumPodium [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA18190_SC_podium.html" target="_blank"]
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Assay BalanceAssay Balance [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA18231_SC_balance.html" target="_blank"]
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RevolverRevolver [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA24533_revolver.html" target="_blank"]
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RevolversRevolvers [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA24534_5_pistol.html" target="_blank"]
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TalismanTalisman [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA39603_SC_talisman.html" target="_blank"]
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Senate ResolutionSenate Resolution [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA15726_SC_proclamation.html" target="_blank"]
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Appointment CertificateAppointment Certificate [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Westeriana/DEVA18003_18216_SC_certificate_handcuffs.html" target="_blank"]
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Tented Structures, Horses and Vehicles in the LandscapeTented Structures, Horses and Vehicles in the Landscape [a href="exb/Scottys_Castle/Furnishing_Lifestyle_Westeriana/Lifestyle_Scans/DEVA50686_photograph.html" target="_blank"]
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