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1940-1945
Brass letter opener.
Brass letter opener, engraved "Christmas 1944 Florence," "Pignone," and "Maj Gen John H Hilldring GSS."
GLC06196.204
post 1841.
Funeral ribbon for William H. Harrison.
Silk ribbon has picture of Harrison, birth place, birth and death dates, and dying words: "Sir,--I wish you to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more."
GLC08096
1861-1877
[pocketbook]
bound in blue leather. Contains paper and cloth.
GLC02750.478
1873/03/04 ca.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Ulysses S. Grant / President of the United States
Possibly an inaugural medal. Sculpted by W. & C. Harris. Paint is slightly worn and there are glue remnants on verso.
GLC02781.02
1784 circa
Pico, Joshua, fl. 1760-1790
[Liquor merchant's trunk]
Belonged to Joshua Pico, a liquor merchant from Boston. Wooden chest with two handles, metal edges, and a lock on the lid. The key is missing so the lock is stuffed with paper to prevent locking. Interior has separated compartments for six large...
GLC01450.911
1864
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Unconditional Union Ticket
Union ticket for Abraham Lincoln for President and Andrew Johnson for Vice President. Printed in blue and red inks. Lists presidential electors from Indiana for the Lincoln-Johnson ticket for the 1864. Printed with image of a canon and flag....
GLC00809
1817 circa
Furst, Moritz, 1782-1840
[James Monroe Indian peace medal]
Indian peace medal with James Monroe's profile on front, with the words "James Monroe President of the U.S. A.D. 1817," designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship,"...
GLC02768.02
[National Union nomination ticket]
Ticket for Massachusetts listing nominations for Governor, John A. Andrew, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary, Attorney General, etc. With flag and eagle emblem and engraving of bust of Abraham Lincoln, "Honest Abe."
GLC08498.03
1860
[State flag printed "Arkansas"]
Cotton Arkansas state flag with red and white stripes and a blue field with stars; "ARKANSAS." painted in black at center. Accompanied by a much later note reading: "[From the] Wigwam Convention 1860 - Chicago. State flag for Abraham Lincoln."
GLC05523
Sheild.
Blue and silver shield with motto "Any Where Any Time."
GLC06196.177
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