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1885/08/08
"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
1885
"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
1901
Unknown
[Cut out the Whiskey & Ax of all Nations, 1901].
Title from object. A small metal "axe" with a loop for hanging, depicting temperance fighter Carrie Nation's caricature on "blade" of the axe. The messages are printed in various directions on the axe. The verso has an advertisement: "Buy Laurel...
GLC06365
1864 circa
[Aetna United States Mail Secret Protectors]
Cryptic document docketed with the initials of Aetna United States Mail Secret Protectors, described as a "banded organization." States, "This paper, being an exposure of the designs of rebel refugees from the South, banded for plunder and murder in...
GLC06452.05.06
circa 1864
[Ticket for "The War for the Union"]
Admits one school scholar to "Brady & Gardner's Gorgeous Tableaux of 'The War for the Union,' " (a photography exhibition compiled by noted Civil War photographers Alexander Gardner and Mathew Brady). Contains positive quotations reviewing the...
GLC06452.05.07
circa 1876
Ogden, Sarah Perot (b. 1831)
[An aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition]
A Woman's Christian commission aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Hand engraved with the name "Sarah Morris Ogden" on the reverse.
GLC06559.155
[A pincushion]
Pincushion embroidered with flowers on the front and "EHO" on the reverse.
GLC06559.156
no date
Ogden, Edward H. (fl. 1853-1865)
[Name tag]
Brass name tag stamped "E. H. Ogden, Riverton, New Jersey."
GLC06559.157
1864
Great Central Fair ticket
Signed on the back by "Mrs. E. H. Ogden."A "Lady's Ticket" to the "Great Central Fair" in Philadelphia.
GLC06559.158
1945
Henley, Raymond D. (fl. 1945-1953)
[Medal of honor, Asiatic Pacific campaign]
In original box.
GLC06567.01
[Campaign and service medal World War II]
Victory medal, World War II. Rainbow ribbon with medal depicting allegorical female image of victory. In original box.
GLC06567.02
[Purple heart medal, World War II]
In original case.
GLC06567.03
1945 circa
Japanese flag
Well worn flag brought back from Okinawa by Raymond D. Henley, a U.S. marine in World War II. Bears Japanese characters that are believed to be good luck charms.
GLC06567.07
1856
Fremont, John Charles (1813-1890)
Free Soil, Free Speech, Free Press. Fremont. [Fremont & Dayton election ribbon]
White printed ribbon depciting Fremont as the explorer, mounted on a horse and pointing? to the left.
GLC05510
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
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Lincoln and Hamlin presidential election campaign banner, with eagle].
Printed cotton campaign banner showing an eagle with a long ribbon in his beak reading "Lincoln and Hamlin." The eagle holds a colored Columbia shield in its talons and only 6 arrows. Black ink (printed) with red and blue added in the shield.
GLC05553
1908
Discharge pouch
Discharge pouch of George W. Peters. See GLC05653.01 for presidential pardon.
GLC05653.02
circa 1800
[Slave shackles intended for a child]
Circa date previously estimated. Consists of two loops held together by a metal pin. Shackles were intended for a child.
GLC06151
circa 1820-1860
[Dog collar and chain, bearing the name "J. Davis No. 101"]
Circa dates are estimated. Chain link collar with locking device and key attached. Dimensions indicate open chain.
GLC06152
1863
Belt Buckle
GLC06160.02
Comb
GLC06160.04
Unidentified cloth piece (probabaly from collar)
GLC06160.06
Calico Handkerchief
GLC06160.08
Small American Flag
GLC06160.09
Clark, George W. (fl. 1863-1865)
U.S. Cavalry sabre, owned by Clark
GLC06167.17
1930
Pin
"Officers Duck Pin Tournament, 1930, 57th Infantry, Capt. J.H. Hilldring, Member."
GLC06196.110
[1946]
Pin: "28th National Convention American Legion, San Francisco."
GLC06196.111
[n.d.]
Pin: "Rock of the Marne 38th US Infantry/Veterans of Foreign Wars."
GLC06196.112
Hat
War Department general staff hat insignia with eagle and shield.
GLC06196.114
[WWI Victory Medal]
WWI Victory Medal inscribed with names of participating nations.
GLC06196.115
Sunglasses
Military issue sunglasses with green steel case.
GLC06196.116
Cloth case
Cloth case, probably for steel eyeglass case.
GLC06196.117
U.S. flag
GLC06196.118
Flag
White flag with purple edge
GLC06196.119
1918/03/27
Cigarette case
Cigarette case, inscribed "J.H.H." on outside; "V.E.B. to J.H.H. March 27-1918" on inside.
GLC06196.120
Hat insignia
Hat insignia, with emblem of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
GLC06196.122
Medal
American Defense Service medal.
GLC06196.123
Army of Occupation of Germany (World War I) medal.
GLC06196.124
World War I Victory medal with five silver citation stars.
GLC06196.125
Tie bar
Metal tie bar with circular designs.
GLC06196.126
Dog tag
Dog tag without chain, inscribed "Hilldring, John H. 07420 Lutheran."
GLC06196.127
Metal tie bar with four arcs on the face.
GLC06196.128
GLC06196.129
Metal tie bar with red/white/blue enamel.
GLC06196.130
Metal plate
Flat metal plate, stamped "Ozalid."
GLC06196.131
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