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1864
[Republican campaign token for 1864 election]
With photographs of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, one of each side. Stamped with their names and "for President," "for Vice-President." Gold border. Punched with hole at top.
GLC04102.07
1815-1860
[metallic token with lithograph of Lincoln]
Metallic token painted black with gold designs and gold back. Center of token has colored lithograph of Lincoln under glass
GLC05136.53
1966
Menconi, Ralph, 1915-1972
[Thomas Jefferson medal]
Issued by the Society of Medalists and based upon Jean-Antoine Houdon's portrait of Jefferson.
GLC08626
circa 1861-1865
[Civil war era suspenders]
Black leather suspender with faded striped red and gold overlay. The suspender has gold toned hardware on it. Fragile. Leather rotting and cracking in places. Fabric is slightly deteriorated.
GLC03523.43.29
12 November 1943
Mooney, Pat, fl. 1943
to Sylvia Weiner
2 Technician Fourth Grade badges sent by Pat Mooney. The badges are brown and green
GLC09414.1566
4 July 1866
Union League of Philadelphia
[Commemoration card of the Union League of Philadelphia, including information regarding a 4 July celebration]
Printed by King & Baird. One side of this card depicts the Union League. A print of a cannon and other weapons, an eagle, and three American flags are included on verso. Surrounding the image, text states "Union League of Philadelphia. Salute The...
GLC02608.03
1780 circa
Hartcup, Thomas, fl. 1761-1820
[Sword of Thomas Hartcup]
Slightly curved blade, wooden and brass handle with lion's head on hilt. Hartcup was a general in the British army and served during the Revolutionary War. Measurements indicate width at handle.
GLC01450.012.04
circa 1852
Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878
[Naval uniform worn during Perry expedition to Japan].
One navy blue dress uniform jacket with brass buttons and old braid. Possibly blue cotton.
GLC04720.01
July 1938
Screws from Robert L. Stone's leg
One framed medical device dated July 1938. Frame contains metal plate that was placed in Robert L. Stone's leg after a car accident when he was sixteen. The plate and screws were removed in January 1944 at March Field, California. The plate was...
GLC09620.422
1856
[Campaign ribbon on silk: "Old buck is coming"]
Faded pink silk ribbon with black ink images and text. Begins with an image of a buck (male dear), and the statement "Old Buck is Coming," referring to 1856 presidential candidate James Buchanan. Below the buck, the ribbon depicts blacks with...
GLC05877
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