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1860
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President [medal]
Brass medal: "Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President / The great rail splitter of the west must & shall be our next President."
GLC07260
1864
Winder, Richard Bayly, 1828-1894
[Wallet owned by Richard B. Winder]
Inscribed in the wallet is "R.B. Winder Captain and A.Q.M. C.S.A [Assistant Quarter Master Confederate States of America]." Accompanied by three pieces of Confederate currency of the following denominations: $1, $10 and 20 bill (see GLC07271.07.02-...
GLC07271.07.01
Kearsing, John H., 1836-1906
[Bone kerchief slide, carved by J. H. Kearsing, Co. D 43rd NY Volunteers]
Polished bone kerchief slide, etched on front "J. H. Kearsing, Andersonville Prison, 1864." On the back exterior of the ring is etched "Co. D 43rd N.Y.S.V." Kearsing was a prisoner in Andersonville.
GLC07271.08
Hersey, William, fl. 1865
[Andersonville biscuit with accompanying tin]
Atop the metal tin, which held the biscuit, is a descriptive tag: "Brought From the Rebel Prison at Andersonville, Ga. by William Hersey of the 35th Regiment M.V.M. [Massachusetts Volunteer Militia] March 1865. Presented by G. N. Patten March 21 -...
GLC07271.09
[Snuff box made by Andersonville prisoners]
Hinged wooden snuff box.
GLC07271.10
Mason, Albert, 1839-?
[Wood cane presented from one prisoner at Anersonville to another]
Wooden cane with a polished handle and an engraved metal label wrapped around it that reads: "Presented to Peter Quinn by Albert Mason a comrade and tent mate at Andersonville Prison, 1864." Quinn died at Andersonville on 8 October 1864.
GLC07271.11
1860 ca.
1860 Pro-Lincoln campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.01
Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861
1860 Pro-Douglas campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.02
Bell, John, 1797-1869
1860 Pro-Bell campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.03
Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875
1860 Pro-Breckinridge campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.04
[n.d.]
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Small rectangular piece of silver brocade
GLC07858.02
1838
Bradford, Thomas G., fl. 1838
pressed flowers from book
GLC04665 collateral
1874
United States. Department of the Treasury
Four pieces of United States paper currency
Two 10 cent notes picturing William M. Meredith, Secretary of the Treasury in 1849. One 25 cent note picturing Robert J. Walker, Secretary of the Treasury in 1845. One 50 cent note picturing William H. Crawfurd, Secretary of the treasury in 1825.
GLC03107.05314
circa 1585-1763
Wax seal
GLC03107.05293
1776, 1790
Four pieces of colonial New York currency
One "one third" note from 1776, printed by Samuel Loude. Another "one third" note from March 1776. A piece of Albany County currency worth 5 schillings from 17 February 1776. A two pence piece from 20 February 1790.
GLC03107.05315
1825 circa
Harrison, Mary S., 1809-1842
[Hair sample]
Unknown brown hair sample in a light blue envelope stamped "Made in France for the White House." Originally from the sentiment book of Mary S. Harrison, GLC07732.02.
GLC07732.03
2 September 1909
Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865
[Ribbon, 27th Annual Reunion of Co. F, 9th O.V.C.]
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GLC02176.37
circa 1820
Wood, Isaac, fl. 1820
[Red leather pocketbook]
GLC02176.52
1846 ca.?
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Counterfeit coins
GLC01980.02
GLC01980.03
1885
Grover Cleveland medal
1 Grover Cleveland medal
GLC01990.02
1865
Pacquet, Anthony C., fl. 1865
[Medal of Andrew Johnson]
Front of medal features profile of Andrew Johnson and the words "Andrew Johnson, President of the United States 1865." The verso, designed by Anthony C. Pacquet, features Columbia shaking hands with an Indian Chief in front of a bust of George...
GLC02779.02
1836/04/04
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Medal of John Q. Adams
GLC07868.02
circa 1868-1876
Calling card
Calling card of Miss Nellie W. Grant
GLC04360.026
Calling card of Mr. Algernon C.F. Sartoris [Nellie's husband]
GLC04360.027
Plastic pin of "Gen. U. S. Grant"
Plastic pin of "Gen. U. S. Grant" featuring portrait of Grant. Small bunch of artificial purple flowers attached to the pin. [Originally in the envelope with carte de visites # 92-97.]
GLC04360.047
1899/04/27
Medal commemorating the unveiling of a Grant statue
Small nickel [?] plated medal commemorating the unveiling of a Grant statue in Philadelphia.
GLC04360.048
"For Vice-President, Henry Wilson of Massachusetts."
Card. [Ran for Vice-President in 1872. Died while in office, November 1875.]
GLC04360.051
Campaign ribbon for General Grant
Red, white and blue campaign ribbon for General Grant. "General Grant, our, Next President." Flag bunting with portrait of Grant. "Jordan Tschopp., Fabricant. Switzerland, Basel."
GLC04360.052
Purple printed paper campaign ribbon with portrait of Grant
10th Ward. Purple printed paper campaign ribbon with portrait of Grant; ink inscription on mount reads: "Philadelphia, 1868, Genl. U.S. Grant."
GLC04360.053
"Cleveland and Thurman, Club St. Joseph, Mo." White cloth ribbon.
"Cleveland and Thurman, Club St. Joseph, Mo." White cloth ribbon. Featuring gold-stamped Eagle holding banner: "In Union Their Strength," over a red and blue shield of stars and stripes. Mounting dated 1888.]
GLC04360.054
1896/06/16
Republican National Convention Cloth Ribbon
"Republican National Convention St. Louis, Mo. June 16th 1896." With seal of "Young Men's Republican Club, Baltimore, Maryland." Printed Cloth Ribbon. [from Grant family archives]
GLC04360.055
1879/12/16
Citizen's Cavalcade cloth ribbon
"Citizen's Cavalcade December 16th. 1879." White cloth ribbon featuring portrait of Grant. Mounting inscribed: "Genl. U.S. Grant."
GLC04360.056
Card. "For President Ulysses S. Grant of Illinois."
GLC04360.057
Honor the Noble Dead-Black cloth ribbon
"Honor the Noble Dead. In Memoriam. Gen. Sheridan, Post No. 20 St. Louis Mo." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Emblem of the GAR in the center.
GLC04360.064
1885/08/08
"Survivors Association 20th, P.V.C." Black cloth ribbon.
"Survivors Association 20th, P.V.C." Black cloth ribbon. Mounting inscribed: "Worn at the Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City Aug. 8, 1885."
GLC04360.065
"Pennsylvania Reserves." Black cloth ribbon
"Pennsylvania Reserves." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City Aug. 8, 1885."
GLC04360.066
"28th & 147th Regiments & Knap's Battery Penna. Vols." Black cloth ribbon
"28th & 147th Regiments & Knap's Battery Penna. Vols." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City Aug. 8, 1885."
GLC04360.067
"In Memoriam U.S. Grant." Black cloth ribbon
"In Memoriam U.S. Grant." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Aug. 8, 1885 Worn at the Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City."
GLC04360.068
"In Memoriam G.A.R." Black cloth ribbon
"In Memoriam G.A.R." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Worn at the Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant Aug. 8, 1885."
GLC04360.069
"239." Black cloth ribbon
"239." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering and G.A.R. emblem. Mounting inscribed: "Grant Memorial G.A.R.."
GLC04360.070
1892
"Gen. U.S. Grant Commandery No. 28 K.G.E." Red cloth ribbon
"Gen. U.S. Grant Commandery No. 28 K.G.E." Red cloth ribbon with gold lettering. Mounting inscribed: Knights of the Golden Eagle. Philada. 1892."
GLC04360.071
1886
Genl. U.S. Grant. G.A.R. Post 5. Black cloth ribbon
"Genl. U.S. Grant. G.A.R. Post 5. Philadelphia. Grant Memorial 1886." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "1886."
GLC04360.072
"Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia." Black cloth ribbon
"Veteran Firemen's Association of Philadelphia." Black cloth ribbon with silver lettering. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant New York City."
GLC04360.073
"Philadelphia Band, No. 1." Cream-colored cloth ribbon.
"Philadelphia Band, No. 1." Cream-colored cloth ribbon. Mounting inscribed: "Funeral of Genl. U.S. Grant. 1885."
GLC04360.074
1890
Yellow cloth ribbon featuring portrait of Grant
"Sun Flower Association Post No. 5 G.A.R. Philadelphia 1890." Yellow cloth ribbon featuring portrait of Grant. Mounting inscribed: "1890."
GLC04360.075
1881 circa
Barber, C.E., fl. 1881
[Medal of James A. Garfield]
Front of medal features James A. Garfield in relief profile with the words "James A. Garfield." Verso, designed by C.E. Barber, features a wreath with the following words inside: "Inaugurated President of the United States March 4 1881 -...
GLC02783.03
circa 1861-1865
Two cards with pressed flowers commemorating the baptisms of Thomas and William Hall; with envelope.
GLC02234.44
1778 circa
Savage, Gideon, 1751-1833
[Gideon Savage's wooden chest]
Rustic wood chest with lock. Savage served as a Corporal of Artillery and Artificer for the Connecticut Continental Line in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Formerly contained documents and locks of hair decimalized in GLC01450...
GLC01450.013.02
circa 1832-1844
[Hard Times tokens].
Tokens satirizing President Andrew Jackson. Issued after Jackson opposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States, resulting in a depression.
GLC01994.03
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