TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview
Scope and Contents of the Collection
Arrangement of the Collection
Restrictions
Index Terms
Related Material
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Texas State Archives Artifacts collection, Cretaceous Period, 14000 BCE-1987 CE, bulk 1860-1970,
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Texas State Archives Artifacts Collection:
An Inventory of the State Archives Artifacts Collection, Cretaceous Period, 14000
BCE-1987 CE, bulk
1860-1970
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Collector: |
Texas State Library and Archives
Commission. Archives and Information Services
Division. |
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Title: |
Texas State Archives Artifacts
collection |
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Dates: | Cretaceous Period, 14000 BCE-1987
CE |
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Dates (Bulk): | bulk 1860-1970 |
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Abstract: |
The Artifacts collection at the Texas
State Archives is an artificial collection consisting of approximately 590
three-dimensional objects related to Texas history. Primarily dating from 1860 to
1970, the collection comprises objects dating from possibly 1500 to 1987 as well as
fossilized items that are likely from the Cretaceous Period and arrowheads that may
date as early as 14000 BCE to 1600 CE. This wide assortment of artifacts helps
document in material form the lives of those who have resided in Texas over the
centuries, from the prehistoric and Pre-Columbian eras to the time that Texas has
existed as a colony, republic, and state. Digital images of these artifacts are part
of the Texas Digital
Archive. |
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TSLAC Control No.: |
TX007013 |
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Quantity: |
229.89 cubic ft. |
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Location: |
Please note that a portion of these materials are stored at
the State Records Center. See the "Restrictions on
Access" statement in this document for further information. |
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Language: |
These materials include writing
that is predominately in English with scattered Spanish, French, German, Dutch,
Italian, and Latin throughout. |
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Repository: |
Texas State
Archives |
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Sponsor: |
This EAD finding aid was created in cooperation with
Texas Archival Resources Online. |
The Artifacts collection at the Texas State Archives is an artificial collection
consisting of approximately 590 three-dimensional objects related to Texas history.
Primarily dating from 1860 to 1970, the collection comprises objects dating from
possibly 1500 to 1987 as well as fossilized items that are likely from the
Cretaceous Period and arrowheads that may date as early as 14000 BCE to 1600 CE.
This wide assortment of artifacts helps document in material form the lives of those
who have resided in Texas over the centuries, from the prehistoric and Pre-Columbian
eras to the time that Texas has existed as a colony, republic, and state.
The types of artifacts fall into two broad categories. The first consists of objects
that were either associated with key historical events or that once belonged to
leaders and figures central to Texas history. Highlights include the thimble used by
Joanna Troutman in 1835 to make the first Lone Star flag out of her silk skirts;
Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar's dueling pistols from the battle of San Jacinto; the Ark
of the Covenant chest made from the wood of Independence Hall where the Texas
Declaration of Independence was framed and issued by the Convention of 1836; the
silver and ivory carpenter's ruler used by Elijah E. Myers, architect of the Texas
State Capitol; and the suit worn by Governor John B. Connally when President John F.
Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963.
Other well-known persons represented in the collection are early Anglo pioneers of
Texas including land empresario Stephen F. Austin (and his father, Moses Austin),
Galveston County jurist Jacob K. Beaumont, and businessman Thomas F. McKinney;
commissioner-general for the German Emigration Company John O. Meusebach; legendary
military personages Davy Crockett and Robert E. Lee; political figures including
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, Republic of Texas President Sam Houston, Texas
Governors Elisha M. Pease, James S. Hogg, Price Daniel, and Mark White, and
legislator Washington D. Miller; Confederate Postmaster General and Democratic
statesman John H. Reagan; First Ladies of Texas Lucadia Pease, Faye Stevenson, and
Jean Houston Daniel; soldiers Henry Journeay and Clarence Lincoln Test; interpreter
for Republic-era treaties and fur trader Jesse Chisholm; architect Oscar Ruffini;
and artists Henry Arthur McArdle and Zarh Pritchard. Many artifacts are associated
with the prominent and affluent Pease family, including Richard Niles Graham,
grandson of Elisha and Lucadia Pease.
The second category comprises items made and used in the course of daily life by
ordinary Texans. Such objects span agricultural implements, ammunition and
armaments, military buttons, commemorative china, decorative furnishings, furniture,
status symbols, clothing, personal accessories, and toys, among other items.
Examples of these artifacts include a collection of cotton-stuffed dolls
representing life on a Texas plantation; a variety of stirrups and spurs, guns and
rifles, musket balls, and grapeshot; and binoculars donated to the U.S. Navy for use
in World War I. Arrowheads made by American Indians residing in what would later
become Texas are the earliest man-made objects in the collection.
Texas military history is notably featured in the collection by artifacts associated
with the siege of the Alamo and the Texas Revolution, the Mexican War of 1846-1848,
and the Civil War, in which Texas fought for the Confederate States of America.
Several objects represent the activities of the 36th Division of the U.S. Infantry
(part of the Texas Army National Guard) and its 111th Field Signal Batallion during
World War I. The U.S. Army and Navy and the Texas Navy are represented by military
buttons, some of which are replicas.
The era in which Texas was a sovereign nation is illustrated by several treaties it
negotiated with European governments. Centennial commemorative items include those
for Texas independence and statehood, the founding of Fredericksburg and of Atascosa
County, the Mid-South Fair, the inauguration of George Washington, and the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. The Texas Sesquicentennial and the American Revolution
Bicentennial are also represented.
Numerous items are related to the Texas State Capitol. From the building that served
as the Capitol from 1853 until it was destroyed by fire in 1881 are a metal star and
wreath and the remnants of the stone Alamo monument. From the temporary Capitol
built in 1882-1883 to serve the government's needs until a new structure could be
built is a small marble from its cornerstone. From the building completed in 1888
are a lock and key, a brass knob and hinge, trowel, carpenter's plane, other tools,
bricks, and a sundial. Also, from the first Capitol of the Republic of Texas at
Columbia are a shingle, weatherboarding, and two pieces of wood sawed from part of
the structure.
The majority of the items were either collected or donated in the late 19th and early
20th century, when the Texas State Library was charged by law with the preservation
of "all historical relics, mementos, antiquities, and
works of art connected with and relating to the history of Texas."
Consequently, the library originally maintained a historical museum that collected
physical objects and other non-text based records of Texas history.
Many objects in the collection have little or no accompanying information to provide
context for when they were made; these have been assigned date ranges to approximate
the time period in which they were created, based on what information is available
and limited research. When known, the owner of the object and a description of its
historical relevance is included. About a quarter of the artifacts are part of, or
are related to, state records or manuscript collections in the State Archives and
are noted in the Related Material section below. A few artifacts are also noted as
being related to archival materials held in other repositories. Details concerning
the origin, chain of custody, and historical importance of each artifact, contained
in the object's accompanying information, vary in their ability to be verified.
Researchers are advised to assess the veracity of each artifact's historical context
using reputable resources.
Not all artifacts have been measured. When known, the dimensions of each artifact are
given in inches in the order of length, width, and depth, unless a diameter measure
is given instead. Some artifact numbers and artifact box numbers are not currently
in use.
To prepare this inventory, the described materials were cursorily reviewed to
delineate series, to confirm the accuracy of contents lists, to provide an estimate
of dates covered, and to determine record types.
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Arrangement of the Collection |
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These records are arranged in consecutive order by artifact number. |
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Restrictions on Access
Materials do not circulate, but may be used in the State Archives search room.
Materials will be retrieved from and returned to storage areas by staff members.
Due to preservation, security, and privacy concerns, some artifacts may not be
brought out of storage. For more information, please email State Archives staff at
archinfo@tsl.texas.gov and include the artifact number, box number, object name, and
any additional description and details about the artifact(s) requested to enable the
archivist to accurately identify and locate the item(s). Artifacts stored at the
State Records Center require an appointment for viewing at that facility.
Restrictions on Use
Under the Copyright Act of 1976 as amended in 1998, unpublished works are protected
for the life of the author plus 70 years. The term of copyright for published
material varies. Researchers are responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law
(Title 17 U.S.C.). In addition to copyright and related rights, patents, trademarks,
and industrial designs may be protected.
Technical Requirements
Some artifacts may require the use of gloves provided by the State Archives for
handling.
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The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The
terms can be used to find similar or related records. |
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Subjects (Persons): |
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Austin, Moses, 1761-1821. |
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Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen Fuller),
1793-1836. |
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Beaumont, Jacob K., 1801?-. |
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Chisholm, Jesse. |
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Connally, John Bowden,
1917-1993. |
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Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836. |
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Daniel, Jean Houston. |
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Daniel, Price. |
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Graham, Richard Niles,
1881-1959. |
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Hogg, James Stephen,
1851-1906. |
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Houston, Sam, 1793-1863. |
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Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines),
1908-1973. |
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Journeay, Henry, 1815-1870. |
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Lamar, Mirabeau B. (Mirabeau
Buonaparte), 1798-1859. |
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Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward),
1807-1870. |
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McArdle, Henry Arthur,
1836-1908. |
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McKinney, Thomas Freeman,
1801-1873. |
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Meusebach, John O.,
1812-1897. |
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Miller, W. D. (Washington D.),
1814-1866. |
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Myers, Elijah E.,
1832-1909. |
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Pease, E. M. (Elisha Marshall),
1812-1883. |
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Pease, Lucadia Christiana Niles,
1813-1905. |
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Pritchard, Zarh, 1866-1956. |
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Reagan, John H. (John Henninger),
1818-1905. |
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Ruffini, Oscar, 1858-1957. |
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Test, Clarence Lincoln,
1873-1925. |
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Troutman, Joanna Elizabeth,
1818-1879. |
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White, Mark, 1940-2017. |
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Subjects (Organizations): |
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Texas State Capitol (Austin,
Tex.). |
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Texas. Governor. |
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United States. Army. Division,
36th. |
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United States. Army. Field Signal
Battalion, 111th. |
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United States. Army. |
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United States. Navy. |
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Subjects: |
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American Revolution Bicentennial,
1976. |
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Indians of North America--Material
culture. |
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Mexican War, 1846-1848. |
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United States--History--Civil War,
1861-1865. |
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World War, 1914-1918. |
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Places: |
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Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.)--Siege,
1836. |
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Confederate States of
America. |
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Texas--Centennial celebrations,
etc. |
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Texas--History, Military--19th
century. |
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Texas--History, Military--20th
century. |
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Texas--History--Republic,
1836-1846. |
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Texas--History--Revolution,
1835-1836. |
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Texas--Material culture. |
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Texas--Treaties. |
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United States--History--Civil War,
1861-1865. |
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Document Types: |
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Achievement Symbols--Texas. |
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Advertising Media--Texas. |
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Ammunition--Texas. |
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Animal Care
Equipment--Texas. |
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Animal Material--Texas. |
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Armament
Accessories--Texas. |
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Art--Texas. |
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Bedding--Texas. |
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Belief Symbols--Texas. |
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Biological Tools and
Equipment--Texas. |
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Body Adornments--Texas. |
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Clothing
Accessories--Texas. |
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Construction
Materials--Texas. |
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Containers--Texas. |
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Cooking Vessels--Texas. |
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Cultural artifacts--Texas. |
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Decorative
Furnishings--Texas. |
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Drinking Vessels--Texas. |
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Eating Vessels--Texas. |
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Eating and Drinking
Utensils--Texas. |
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Edged Weapons--Texas. |
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Exchange Media--Texas. |
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Eyeglasses--Texas. |
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Farrier Equipment--Texas. |
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Finish Hardware--Texas. |
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Firearms--Texas. |
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Floor Coverings--Texas. |
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Food Preparation
Equipment--Texas. |
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Food Service
Accessories--Texas. |
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Footwear--Texas. |
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Forestry Tools and
Equipment--Texas. |
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Fossils--Texas. |
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Funerary Objects--Texas. |
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Furniture Coverings--Texas. |
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Game Equipment--Texas. |
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Geological Tools and
Equipment--Texas. |
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Graphic Documents--Texas. |
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Hair Adornments--Texas. |
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Headwear--Texas. |
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Horticultural
Containers--Texas. |
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Hygiene Objects--Texas. |
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Land Transportation
Accessories--Texas. |
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Laundry Equipment--Texas. |
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Leather, Horn and Shellworking Tools
and Equipment--Texas. |
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Legal Documents--Texas. |
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Lighting Devices--Texas. |
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Lighting Holders--Texas. |
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Literary Works--Texas. |
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Main Garments--Texas. |
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Masonry and Stoneworking Tools and
Equipment--Texas. |
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Mechanical Devices--Texas. |
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Medical Instruments--Texas. |
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Memorabilia--Texas. |
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Merchandising Tools and
Equipment--Texas. |
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Metalworking Tools and
Equipment--Texas. |
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Multiple Use Tools and Equipment for
Materials--Texas. |
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Musical Instruments--Texas. |
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Needleworking
Equipment--Texas. |
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Optical Tools and
Equipment--Texas. |
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Organizational
Objects--Texas. |
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Other Documents--Texas. |
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Other Household
Accessories--Texas. |
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Other Lighting
Accessories--Texas. |
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Other Structures--Texas. |
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Outerwear--Texas. |
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Percussive weapons--Texas. |
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Personal Assistive
Objects--Texas. |
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Personal Carrying and Storage
Gear--Texas. |
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Personal
Identification--Texas. |
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Protective Devices--Texas. |
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Protective Wear--Texas. |
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Rail Transportation
Accessories--Texas. |
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Religious objects--Texas. |
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Seating Furniture--Texas. |
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Serving Utensils--Texas. |
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Serving Vessels--Texas. |
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Site features--Texas. |
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Sleeping and Reclining
Furniture--Texas. |
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Smoking and Recreational Drug
Equipment--Texas. |
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Sound Communication
Devices--Texas. |
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Sound Communication
Media--Texas. |
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Status Symbols--Texas. |
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Storage and Display
Accessories--Texas. |
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Storage and Display
Containers--Texas. |
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Storage and Display
Furniture--Texas. |
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Surface Elements--Texas. |
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Surveying Equipment--Texas. |
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Textile Manufacturing
Equipment--Texas. |
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Timekeeping Tools and
Equipment--Texas. |
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Tool, Animal
Identification--Texas. |
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Toys--Texas. |
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Transportation
Structures--Texas. |
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Unclassifiable
Objects--Texas. |
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Water Transportation
Equipment--Texas. |
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Wedding Objects--Texas. |
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Weights and Measures Tools and
Equipment--Texas. |
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Window and Door
Coverings--Texas. |
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Woodworking Tools and
Equipment--Texas. |
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Writing Accessories--Texas. |
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Writing Devices--Texas. |
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Writing Media--Texas. |
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The following materials are offered as possible sources of
further information on the agencies and subjects covered by the records. The
listing is not exhaustive. |
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Texas State Archives |
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Subject guide to Native American holdings at the Texas State Archives [ATF0036,
ATF0098, ATF0101, ATF0145 thru ATF0149, ATF0175, ATF0315, ATF0340, ATF0348,
ATF0384] |
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Texas Capitol Building Commission records, 1879-1889, 8.45 cubic ft.
[ATF0206] |
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Texas
Comptroller's Office claims records, 1835-1990, undated, 966.81 cubic ft. [See series Audited Republic claims, 1835-1846,
127.35 cubic ft., regarding ATF0034.] |
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Texas
Department of State treaties between the Republic of Texas and other nations,
1838-1844, 3.59 cubic ft. [ATF0139 thru ATF0143, ATF0162, ATF0418 thru ATF0421,
ATF0423] |
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Texas
Governor O.B. Colquitt records, 1905-1915, bulk 1910-1915, 66.54 cubic ft.
[ATF0361] |
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Texas
Governor Price Daniel records, 1944-1966, undated, bulk 1957-1962, approximately
466 cubic ft. [ATF0259] |
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Texas
Governor James Stephen Hogg records, 1889-1894, undated, 17.17 cubic ft.
[ATF0016a] |
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Texas
Governor Sam Houston records, 1824-1862, bulk 1859-1861, 2.5 cubic ft.
[ATF0363] |
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Texas
Governor Elisha Marshall Pease records of the first two terms, 1853-1857, 1.88
cubic ft. [ATF0220, ATF0223, ATF0254, ATF0283, ATF0355 thru ATF0358, ATF0360,
ATF0375, ATF0376, ATF0485, ATF0502] |
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Texas
Governor Elisha Marshall Pease records of his third term, 1865-1869, bulk
1867-1869 3.25 cubic ft. [ATF0220, ATF0223, ATF0254, ATF0283, ATF0355 thru
ATF0358, ATF0360, ATF0375, ATF0376, ATF0485, ATF0502] |
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Texas
Governor Mark White records, 1947, 1962-1987, undated, bulk 1983-1986, 424.75
cubic ft. [Restricted] [ATF0180, ATF0291 thru ATF0301, ATF0303, ATF0304,
ATF0415, ATF0493] |
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Texas
School Land Board dockets, minutes, and exhibits, 1932-2012, 27.5 cubic ft.
[Restricted] [ATF0198] |
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Texas Sesquicentennial Commission records, 1978-1987, 331.73 cubic ft.
[ATF0184, ATF0185, ATF0483, ATF0517] |
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Texas
State Library and Archives Commission Publications Office records, 1909-1979,
bulk about 1960-1979 [ATF0257, ATF0259, ATF0499] |
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Texas State Archives: Manuscript Collections |
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A. Garland Adair collection, about 1936-about 1962, undated, 19.25 cubic
ft. [ATF0053, ATF0059] |
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Jacob K. Beaumont collection, 1841-1954, 0.08 cubic ft. [There is no
finding aid for this unprocessed collection. Call number is 2-23/606.] [ATF0037a
thru ATF0037h] |
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Eyes for the Navy collection, 1919, 0.05 cubic ft. [There is no finding aid
for this unprocessed collection. Call number is 2-22/971.] [ATF0024] |
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Veree McFadin Godfrey collection, 1871, 1910-1940s, 20 inches [There is no
finding aid for this unprocessed collection. Call numbers are 2-1/669, 2-22/8L,
2-22/690 thru 693, 2-23/1105.] [ATF0367] |
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Graham
(R. Niles) collection, 1846-1958, bulk 1895-1958, 14.45 cubic ft. [ATF0047,
ATF0071, ATF0081, ATF0093, ATF0113 thru ATF0129, ATF0216, ATF0220, ATF0223,
ATF0234, ATF0236, ATF0237, ATF0239 thru ATF0244, ATF0254, ATF0283, ATF0355 thru
ATF0358, ATF0360, ATF0375, ATF0376, ATF0485, ATF0502] |
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Ingram family papers, 1854-1963, 0.47 cubic ft. [ATF0467] |
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Julia H. Johnson collection, 1864, 1956, 4 items [There is no finding aid
for this unprocessed collection. Call number is 2-23/664.] [ATF0056 and
ATF0057] |
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Lamar family papers [Series II], 1839-1941, 1 cubic ft. [ATF0269] |
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Reynolds Lowry collection, 1828-1969, 10 items [There is no finding aid for
this unprocessed collection. Call number is 2-22/786.] [ATF0054] |
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Henry McArdle, "Companion to the Paintings"
(McArdle Notebooks), about 1880, 2 volumes [There is no finding aid for this
unprocessed collection. Call numbers are 2005/017-1 and 2.] [ATF0042a and
ATF0042b] |
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Mary G. Masterson collection, 1877, 1950, 10 items [There is no finding aid
for this unprocessed collection. Call number is 2-23/664.] [ATF0035a thru
ATF0035c] |
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Berta Boardman Maxcy collection, 1841-1926, undated, 0.24 cubic ft., 13
photographs, 1 painting, 2 artifacts [ATF0200] |
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Washington Daniel Miller papers, 1832-1889, bulk 1832-1869, 1.89 cubic ft.
[ATF0201 thru ATF0203] |
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National Archives and Records Administration photographs of Governor John
Connally's clothing from the JFK assassination, 1999, fractional [There is no
finding aid for this unprocessed collection. Call number is PP1193 (1999/165).]
[ATF0080] |
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Walter Howlison Mackenzie "Zarh" Pritchard
papers, 1873-1954, 1959, 6 cubic ft. [There is no finding aid for these
unprocessed papers. Call numbers are 2-23/127 thru 139, 141, 142 and 2-22/296.]
[ATF0105 thru ATF0112] |
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John
H. Reagan collection, 1835-1892, 1905, undated, 1.75 cubic ft. [ATF0006, ATF0323
thru ATF0325] |
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John H. Reagan papers, 1846-1905, 1 cubic ft. [There is no finding aid for
these unprocessed papers. Call numbers are 2-23/19 thru 21.] [ATF0006, ATF0323
thru ATF0325] |
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Ruffini collection, about 1877-1937, undated, bulk 1883-1912, undated, 1.65
cubic ft., 626 architectural drawings, 21 prints and photographs, 1 artifact
[ATF0001] |
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Charles Bellinger Stewart papers, 1833-1924, 1.94 cubic ft. [ATF0190 thru
ATF0194] |
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Clarence Lincoln and Nellie Donnan Test papers, 1776-1961, bulk 1894-1961, 2.36
cubic ft. [ATF0045, ATF0211] |
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Texas
Civil War Centennial Commission records, 1836-1900, 1958-1967, undated, bulk
1960-1965, 1.2 cubic ft. [ATF0378] |
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Texas
International Women's Year Coordinating Committee records, 1971-1978, bulk 1977,
24.6 cubic ft. [ATF0512] |
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Frank
S. Tillman collection, 1915-1939, undated, 0.83 cubic ft. [ATF0503 thru
ATF0509] |
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Walter Prescott Webb papers, 1861-1870, about 1900-about 1963, undated, 6.5
cubic ft. [ATF0439 thru ATF0441] |
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Walter Prescott Webb photograph and print media collection, 1888, about
1909-1963, bulk 1913-1945, 1.25 cubic ft. [ATF0439 thru ATF0441] |
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Austin History Center, Austin Public Library |
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Pease, Graham, and Niles Families Papers, AR.A.001, 102.8 linear ft. (259
boxes) [ATF0047, ATF0071, ATF0081, ATF0093, ATF0113 thru ATF0129, ATF0216,
ATF0220, ATF0223, ATF0234, ATF0236, ATF0237, ATF0239 thru ATF0244, ATF0254,
ATF0283, ATF0355 thru ATF0358, ATF0360, ATF0375, ATF0376, ATF0485,
ATF0502] |
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Catholic Archives of Texas, Austin |
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Houston papers at the Catholic Archives, 1818-1960, 4 cubic ft.
[ATF0027] |
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Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of
Texas at Austin |
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Moses
Austin Papers, 1803, 3 items [ATF0400] |
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Edward Burleson, Sr. Papers, 1835-1853, 1922, 19 items [ATF0059] |
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Arthur H. Clark Company Papers, 1930-1942, 2 ft., 1 in. [ATF0038a] |
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John
Nance Garner Papers, 1874-1968, 12 ft. [ATF0152] |
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John
O. Meusebach Papers, [ca. 1847-1889], 1 in. [ATF0101, ATF0145 thru
ATF0148] |
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John
H. Reagan Papers, 1847-1949, 2 ft., 3 in. [ATF0006, ATF0323 thru
ATF0325] |
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Texas Collection and University Archives, Baylor
University |
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Velma H. Vandervoort papers, 1939-1953, unknown extent [ATF0016a] |
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Texas Woman's University |
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Lucadia Christiana Niles Pease, Dress Collection [ATF0047] |
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(Identify the item by artifact number), Artifacts collection. Archives and
Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Accession numbers: multiple
These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of
the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by numerous donors in the 19th and
20th centuries. Not all artifacts have associated accession details. Refer to each
artifact's item-level description in the Texas Digital Archive for available
accession information.
Artifact details, photodocumentation, and collection description by Aditi Worcester,
2015
Revisions and additions to artifact details and collection description, further
photodocumentation, and DACS compliance by Rebecca Romanchuk, January 2018
Revisions to description by Rebecca Romanchuk, July 2019
A number of artifacts not listed in this inventory have been previously appraised as
being without archival value and have been disposed of. These appraisal reports are
available in the State Archives search room.
While the Texas State Library and Archives Commission continues to maintain and
provide access to the Artifacts collection, it no longer operates a museum. Although
the State Archives will occasionally receive collections that may include objects,
artifacts are no longer within the collecting policy of the agency.
Digital images of these artifacts are part of the Texas Digital
Archive, available online at https://tsl.access.preservica.com/tda/special-collections/#artifacts.
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Texas State Archives Artifacts collection, Cretaceous Period, 14000 BCE-1987 CE, bulk 1860-1970,
229.89 cubic ft. |
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Ink stamp, Oscar Ruffini, 1880-1890,
wood (plant material) 3 in x 1.5 in x 1 in |
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[Ink stamp. Embossed: Oscar Ruffini, Architect,
San Angelo, Texas. Placed in a box with a sample of the stamp
paper.] |
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Bullet mold, 1860-1865,
metal 5 in x 1.25 in x 1.25 in |
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[Single cavity round ball bullet mold.] |
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| 0003 |
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Gavel, Texas Declaration of Independence, 1931,
wood (plant material) 10.5 in x 3 in x 2 in |
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[Gavel with wooden handle and head. One end
rounded, other end flat. Dark wood, walnut. This gavel was made by
David Dance of Columbia. It was made from a piece of walnut wood and
strip of pine from the building in which the first Texas Senate
convened.] |
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Gavel, 1850-1900,
wood (plant material) 11 in x 3.25 in x 1.75 in |
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[Gavel with wooden handle and head, slightly
stylized. Etched on one side of the handle (rough handwriting): To
JHR. Etched on the other side: G.C. This gavel was made from wood
taken from the home of John H. Reagan in Fort Houston.] |
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| 0001 |
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Metal stamp, 1845-1850,
metal 2.3 in x 2.9 in x 1.25 in |
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[Metal stamp with wooden handle, metal plate, and
shell-shaped clamp. American bald eagle design. Embossed: Wm. I.
Stamper. A William I. Stamper (about 1826-about 1850) served as 1st
Lieutenant in Grumbles & Connor's Company, Bell's Regiment,
Texas Mounted Volunteers, in the Mexican-American War,
1846-1848.] |
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| 0002 |
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Texas Military College embossing machine, 1914-1949,
metal 7.3 in x 5.25 in x 1.8 in |
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[Hand-lever embossing machine, with top and bottom
dies. Painted in glossy black enamel. Die: Texas Military College,
Terrell, Texas.] |
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| 0173 |
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Cowbell, 1870-1950,
metal 6.75 in x 5.75 in x 2.75 in |
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[Cowbell. Appears to be hand-welded.] |
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| 0001 |
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Metal seals, Texas counties, 1870-1900,
metal eight seals: 1.75 in diameter x 0.25 in height; three
seals: 1.75 in diameter x 1.2 in height; one seal: 1.75 in diameter
x 1 in height |
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[Twelve metal seals, circular. Eight are flat and
four are round knob-like. Seals include those of Goliad, Jasper,
Washington, Houston, Sabine, Jefferson, and Milam counties. Two
additional seals are illegible. All have the Lone Star etched on
them, and state. These bogus seals and dies are said to have been
used by land forgers.] |
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| 0218 |
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Lock and key, 1880-1890,
metal lock: 4.9 in x 3.2 in x 1 in; key: 3.1 in x 1.4 in x 0.2
in |
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[Rectangular lock, ornate, with foldable key. Lock
from the vault in the basement of the Texas State Capitol
building.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0220 |
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License plate, 1966,
metal 12 in x 6 in x 0.1 in |
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[Automobile license plate. Black background with
white writing: Texas 66, SO 1, State Official. State automobile
license plate for the year of 1966 belonging to Governor John
Connally.] |
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| 0027 |
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Hair necklace, 1850-1866,
cloth 6.5 in diameter |
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[Handmade hair necklace with clasp, brown lace.
Crocheted pattern. This hair necklace belonged to Mrs. H. Lonquist
of Austin, Texas.] |
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| 0224 |
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Governor Hogg commemorative plate, 1951,
ceramic (material) 9.75 in diameter x 0.8 in height |
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[Plate commemorating Governor Hogg, white and
brown. Obverse: Image of Governor Hogg with the Texas State Capitol
building as backdrop and a pattern of tree branches and leaves.
Reverse: James Stephen Hogg, 1851-1906, Attorney General 1887-1906.
First native-born governor of Texas, 1891-1895. The Hogg Laws. The
people took action. a new leaf was turned. Upon it is written in
golden letters, emblazoned by the pride and affection of the
sovereign hosts, Five Laws for the protection of themselves and
their posterity. Old English Staffordshire Ware. Adams Est. 1657,
England. Jonroth England. Velma H. Vandervoort, a member of the
Francis Cooke Van Zandt Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of
Texas (DRT) in Fort Worth, was responsible for securing Governor
Hogg commemorative plates during the centennial of his birth in
1951. The plates were delayed by three years from the manufacturer
in England and became a financial burden to the DRT because they
were received too late for a successful sale during the
commemorative year.] |
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Texas Centennial of Statehood plate, 1946,
ceramic (material) 10 in diameter x 0.9 in height |
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[Texas Centennial of Statehood commemorative
plate, red and white. Obverse: Image of the Texas State Capitol
building in the center. Traditional English Staffordshire pattern
along the rim, with the image of President Anson Jones on the top;
the White House official executive residence 1839-1854 on the right;
Bullock's Tavern on the bottom; and the Statehood Capitol on the
left. Reverse: Texas The Lone Star State. Centennial of Statehood
1846-1946. A joint resolution passed by the Congress of the United
States for the Annexation by Treaty of the Republic of Texas to the
Union was approved by the Citizens of Texas On February 19, 1846.
President Anson Jones lowered the flag of the Republic of Texas as
the Stars and Stripes were unfurled over the Capitol in Austin. Old
English Staffordshire ware. Made in Staffordshire, England by the
Bedford Potteries established in 1793. Imported exclusively for
Daughters of the Republic of Texas.] |
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Cradle of Texas Liberty plate, 1964-1971,
ceramic (material) 10.2 in diameter x 1.25 in height |
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[Cradle of Texas commemorative plate, blue and
white. Obverse: Image of the Alamo in the center. Reverse: Arabia.
Made in Finland.] |
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La Villita, Old Spanish Village, Pan American and Community
Center plate, 1951,
ceramic (material) 10.2 in diameter x 1.25 in height |
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[La Villita commemorative plate. Obverse: Color
image of the exterior of the La Villita house, with artist's
signature: Warren Hunter. Gold rim. The band around the
circumference of the plate depicts different scenes from life in
Texas, including an image of the Alamo, soldiers on horseback,
Native Americans, etc. There are captions beneath each image
explaining the context. Captions include: The Alamo, battle fought
1836, Spanish Governor's Palace, built 1722, restored 1929; Building
Adobe Houses, Late 18th century; Bolivar building, erected in 1939;
Arneson River Theatre, built in 1939; The Cos House, home of Gen.
Cos, 1835; The Caxias House, restored 1939; Indian camp near La
Villita, pre-exploration period, 1536; European explorers, 16th
century; and Mission San Jose, established 1720. On the reverse is
printed: Restored by City of San Antonio and National Youth
Administration in 1939. Recreation and International Convention
Center, Fiestas, Restaurant, Training in Arts and Crafts, Gift
Shops, Library, River Theatre, Church, Art Schools, Art Galleries
and Little Theatre Workshop. A City Project restoring the old and
beautiful, serving hundreds of thousands a year now and for the
future. San Antonio, Texas, 1951. Made in Staffordshire, England.
Jonroth England. Royal Winton.] |
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Spur, 1860-1910,
metal 5.5 in x 2.5 in x 2.2 in |
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[Rowel, shank and yoke of a spur with leather
(brown) strap and buckle. Decorative etchings.] |
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| 0004 |
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Horse bit, 1860-1900,
metal 6.6 in x 5.5 in x 1.4 in |
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[Horse bit. Includes mouthpiece, curb-chain,
shanks and bridge. Ornate. "Zacatecas" stamped at bottom of arched section. This horse
bit was found in Austin, Texas.]
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| 0005 |
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Cotton paddle, 1910-1930,
wood (plant material) 8.75 in x 10.25 in x 2.2 in each |
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[Wooden cotton cards, two pieces. Printed on them:
Genuine Whittemore, No. 10. This pair of cotton cards was once owned
by Mrs. J.R. Ruddell, Dayton (?), Texas.] |
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| 0140 |
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Sealing wax, 1550-1800,
wax 8.6 in diameter in x 2.2 in height |
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[Oval-shaped sealing wax lid. Broken into two
pieces. This sealing wax lid was used for a money keg by the Spanish
to ship money back to Spain. Accession notes state that it is made
from cactus by South American Indians. It was found on Padre Island
in 1966 and was presumed to be from a Spanish shipwreck.] |
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| 0006 |
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad centennial medal, 1927,
metal medal: 2.75 in diameter x 0.3 in height; box: 4 in x 4 in x
1 in |
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[Bronze struck medal for the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad centennial. Obverse depicts image of one of the most modern
trains of the Baltimore and Ohio, The Capitol Limited or The
National Limited, drawn by one of the largest and most modern
passenger locomotives built. The Spirit of Transportation, the
figure of a male flying on the top right, guides this locomotive.
His right arm is stretched forward. Inscribed: One hundred years.
Safety. Strength. Speed. Reverse depicts the first steam locomotive,
Tom Thumb, built in the United States (although it was never put to
practical service). It was designed by Alderman Peter Cooper of New
York. Inscribed: Peter Cooper's Tom Thumb. Also inscribed: The
Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company. 1827-1927. Designed by Hans
Schuler, director of the Maryland Institute in Baltimore. It was
reproduced from his models by the Medallic Art Company of New York
City.] |
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| 0010 |
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Binoculars, World War I, 1905-1915,
metal 8 in x 5.2 in x 2.8 in |
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[Binoculars with two barrel chambers, housed in a
black, leather-bound case with adjustable strap. Exterior of
binoculars is possibly black lacquered cardboard. Housing covers are
possibly made of galvanized steel. Printed on the nose piece: U.S.
Army. 12 Glasses. Printed around the eyepieces: Dubois Fabt. Paris.
Engraved underneath the sun shields on the larger portion of the
lens: U.S. Navy. 11757 (possibly the registration or serial number).
This pair of binoculars was donated by Mrs. Charlcie Bewley Skeen in
memory of her father, Rebel Lee, and mother Addie Kell Bewley. The
binoculars belonged to James F. Dowdell who used them through World
War I. They were returned along with a letter signed by Franklin D.
Roosevelt, who was the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Navy at the
time.] |
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| 0004 |
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Star and wreath, 1850-1880,
metal 8.75 in diameter x 2.2 in height |
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[Metal star and wreath, two pieces. Include
mounting prongs for mounting on stone or wall. This Republic of
Texas wreath and star (representative of the Texas state seal) were
received from the Southwest Texas State College (present day Texas
State University) in 1964 and are believed to have been embedded in
cement over the entrance of the first Texas State Capitol
building.] |
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| 0011 |
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Steer head, 1934-1935,
wood (plant material) 12 in x 7.5 in x 2.9 in |
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[One-piece wooden longhorn steer head mounted on a
star. Printed on the reverse: This Texas longhorn steer head was
made by Sam Houston, nephew and namesake of General Sam Houston. He
is the only man who crossed the Indian trail in North Dakota and
survived, a distance of 175 miles. He was without food or water for
three days and nights with the exception of drinking the blood of a
Lobo Wolf. Age 78. 731 Palmetto, San Antonio, Texas. Member of Old
Trail Drivers Association. Madge Thornall Roberts, the author of a
UNT Press multi-volume publication of the personal correspondence of
Sam Houston, determined that Houston had no nephew named Sam
Houston. The person who made this item may have been Houston's great
nephew or some other descendant of one of Sam Houston's three
siblings who had children. He appears in the 1910 U.S. Census as age
54 (born about 1856).] |
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| 0095 |
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Shorthand machine, 1880-1890,
metal apparatus: 8.2 in x 7.5 in x 3.1 in; paper reel one: 3.1 in
diameter x 0.5 in height; paper reel two: 4.75 in diameter x 0.5 in
height |
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[Shorthand machine with 10 keys and a reel of
paper in place. Includes two additional reels of paper with
shorthand markings.] |
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| 0028 |
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Typewriter, 1906-1910,
metal 15.5 in x 14.75 in x 11.5 in |
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[Oliver No. 5 typewriter. Inverted U-shaped
typebars. Ribbon reels on vertical axes. Three-row QWERTY keyboard
with 28 keys. There are also keys for CAP, FIG, TAB, RIGHT and LEFT.
In addition, there are two instruction booklets, one directions
card, and one oil instructions card. The lateral downstroke design
typewriter was patented in 1894 by Reverend Thomas Oliver. The Model
No. 5 was introduced in 1906.] |
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| 0169 |
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Sausage mill, 1855-1865,
metal 23.8 in x 13.2 in x 6.5 in |
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[Hand-crank meat grinder. Includes metal cylinder
attached to a wooden board and a removable handle.] |
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Fluting iron, 1870-1890,
metal 13.5 in x 5.75 in x 5.75 in |
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[Fluting iron. Wood-handled crank turns rollers.
Pedestal base reads: American and PAT AUG 10-1878. Embossed
underneath the machine: American Machine Co. Philadelphia. Fluting
irons were used to flute ruffles on petticoats, dresses, curtains,
etc. The brass rollers would be heated before use. The brass screw
on the top helps apply the required amount of pressure to the brass
fluted rollers. The control lever above the flat cast iron handle
allows for holding the flutes open to insert the fabric to be
fluted.] |
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| 0142 |
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Texian Campaigne china plates, 1840-1850,
ceramic (material) 10.5 in diameter x 1.5 in height |
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[Texian Campaigne plates, two pieces.
Staffordshire china. Depict a battlefield scene in green and white.
Made by Staffordshire in England during the Mexican War.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0066 |
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Cribbage board, 1850-1890,
wood (plant material) board: 5.2 in x 3.2 in x 2.2 in; book: 2.7 in x 2 in x 4
in |
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[Cribbage board, small score book and tiny pencil
attached with string. Book contains scores of past players and an
old grocery list. This cribbage board game set was once owned by
Mrs. Thomas F. McKinney. Thomas Freeman McKinney was a trader and
stock raiser on Galveston Island and subsequently Travis County. He
also served as state senator from Galveston in 1846 and as
representative in 1849. His ranch became the McKinney Falls State
Park in 1976.] |
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| 0220 |
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Knife, 1870-1930,
metal 12.75 in x 2 in x 1.2 in |
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[Knife with a black handle and long steel blade.
This knife was made from an old file that was picked up in the ruins
of the old store of Jesse Chisholm, two miles east of Asher,
Oklahoma. Jesse Chisholm was a frontier trader, guide, and
interpreter born in the Hiawassee region of Tennessee. The Chisholm
Trail, the famous route of cattle drives across Indian Territory
(present-day Oklahoma) from Texas to Kansas is named after
him.] |
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| 0219 |
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Charm, 1860-1870,
metal 0.65 in diameter |
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[Small circular medal, gold-colored. Inscribed
ATM. This medal was presented to Annie Thomas Masterson by Robert E.
Lee. Robert Edward Lee was born in Virginia on January 19, 1807. He
was a military officer and commanded the Confederate Army of
Northern Virginia in the American Civil War. He died on October 12,
1870, in Virginia. An Annie Thomas Chalmers Masterson (1844-1914)
was born in Austin and died in Houston.] |
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Flag, 1860-1870,
cloth 3 in x 2 in |
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[Miniature Confederate flag, silk.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0034 |
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Pen, 1869,
metal pen: 7.6 in x 0.5 in x 0.4 in; pen case: 4.75 in x 1.4 in x
0.65 in |
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[Dip pen dismantled into two pieces. Placed in
oval metal case. Etched on the nib: E.S. Johnson & Co.
Warranted, NY. Engraved at the clasp: Pate Jan 26, 1869,
Parker.] |
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| 0075 |
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Clamp, 1850-1900,
cloth 5.25 in x 3.75 in x 2.6 in |
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[Sewing bird. Bird is gold and red-colored.
Black-colored clamp with red fabric.] |
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| 0006 |
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Fire carrier, 1891,
stone (worked rock) 7 in x 2.2 in x 2.75 in |
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[Tube pipe, white stone. Intricate carved designs
cover the entire surface. This pipe was plowed up at a campsite in
the northwest part of Llano County, near Llano on Cold Creek, in
1891. It originally had a short bone stem inserted in its smaller
end.] |
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| 0009 |
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Personal effects of Jacob K. Beaumont, 1850-1880,
organic material 37 in x 7 in x 0.3 in |
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[White suspenders with brown leather clasps /
buckles. In 1838, the population of Galveston met the constitutional
requirements of the Republic of Texas to become a county. Congress
passed an act on May 15, 1838, formally establishing Galveston
County. Jacob K. Beaumont was appointed associate justice until an
election could be held. The election eventually took place on the
first Tuesday of September 1838.] |
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| 0007 |
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Personal effects of Jacob K. Beaumont, 1869,
cloth 24.1 in x 18.25 in x 2.2 in |
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[Waistcoat. Front is brown, black and blue with
six blue and gold buttons (two additional buttons missing) and shawl
collar. Reverse is plain brown with an attached belt. Inner lining
is cream-colored. This waistcoat is believed to have belonged to
Jacob Beaumont's son (?) who wore it when he was married in
1869.] |
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| 0008 |
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Personal effects of Jacob K. Beaumont, 1850-1880,
cloth coin pouch: 3.5 in x 2.25 in x 1.25 in; a). cufflink: 0.6
in diameter x 0.5 in height; b). lock: 1 in x 0.75 in x 0.2 in c).
shell badge: 1.9 in x 0.7 in x 0.7 in; d). one-cent coins (Indian
head cent, 1859-1909): 19mm. e). good-for-one-drink token: 0.75 in
diameter f). three white links: 0.2 in diameter x 0.1 in height; g).
brass knob: 0.3 in diameter x 0.5 in height |
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[Coin pouch, crocheted, green and orange (faded).
Contained within a larger plain white pouch. Contents: Cufflink,
lock, chain, shell badge, eight one-cent coins, one
good-for-one-drink token (etched HR), three white pin-top links, and
one small brass knob.] |
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Personal effects of Jacob K. Beaumont, 1850-1880,
clay 7.25 in x 0.75 in x 1.5 in |
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[Smoking pipe. Consists of stem and bowl, brown,
two pieces.] |
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Personal effects of Jacob K. Beaumont, 1840,
metal 5.25 in x 1.3 in x 0.9 in |
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[Swiss army pen-style knife with a pale yellow,
textured handle.] |
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Personal effects of Jacob K. Beaumont, 1850-1880,
metal a). open: 5.2 in x 4.5 in x 1.25 in; closed: 6.2 in x 1.25
in x 0.8 in; b). open: 4 in x 4.5 in x 1.2 in; closed: 4.2 in x 1.5
in x 0.75 in |
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[Spectacles, oval-shaped, two pairs.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0009 |
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Personal effects of Jacob K. Beaumont, 1850-1880,
organic material 7 in x 4 in x 0.75 in |
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[Brown leather wallet with strap around the waist.
Handwritten on the inside flap: Jacob K. Beaumont, Galveston
Island.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0008 |
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Personal effects of Jacob K. Beaumont, 1850-1880,
metal 6.5 in x 3.5 in x 1.3 in |
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[Carrying strap with black frame and brown canvas
strap.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0006 |
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Mexican stiletto, 1847,
metal 10 in x 1.75 in x 0.75 in |
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[Fixed blade knife, with serrations near the
handle. Handle made of a brown wood with different color gradients.
Written on the handle: D 12. This stiletto is said to have been
captured and used as a camp knife by a member of Colonel Alexander
Doniphan's expedition into Mexico in 1847. Colonel Doniphan
(1808-1887), a Kentucky-born lawyer, became commander of the first
regiment of Mounted Missouri Volunteers to assist regular U.S.
troops in guarding the profitable Santa Fe trade against Mexican
intervention.] |
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| 0205 |
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Spanish officer's belt plate, 1840-1860,
metal 2.2 in x 1.75 in x 0.6 in |
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[Spanish officer's belt plate. Silver-colored,
circular. Depicts a crown and coat of arms. Accompanying note
states: $3.50. Handwritten on reverse: Treosleudy (?).] |
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State militia buttons, 1860-1900,
metal 0.9 in diameter x 0.6 in height |
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[State militia buttons, brass, six pieces.
Virginia; Minnesota; Florida; Indiana; Excelsior, Mass.; Volunteer.
Varying sizes. Backmarks: Horstmann Bros. & Co., Philadelphia;
Waterbury Button Co.; Steele & Johnson, Waterbury, CT; Unknown
if any are reproductions.] |
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U.S. Army buttons, 1870-1885,
metal 0.6 in diameter x 0.6 in height |
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[U.S. Army buttons, brass. Three pieces.] |
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U.S. Army infantry buttons, 1850-1860,
metal 1 in diameter x 0.6 in height |
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[U.S. Army infantry buttons, brass. Three
pieces.] |
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Navy buttons, 1917-1945,
metal 0.9 in diameter x 0.6 in height |
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[U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
buttons, brass. Two pieces. Image of an anchor and caduceus embossed
on buttons. Backmark: Fine Quality.] |
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U.S. Army button, 1840-1860,
metal 0.9 in diameter x 0.6 in height |
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[U.S. Army button, Engineer Corps, brass.] |
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U.S. Army button, 1850-1860,
metal 0.6 in diameter x 0.6 in height |
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[U.S. Army button, brass.] |
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Fire department button, 1890-1950,
metal 0.8 in diameter x 0.6 in height |
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[Fire department button, brass. Embossed on the
button: FD. Backmark: Cumner Jones & Co., Boston.] |
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U.S. Army button, 1850-1875,
metal 0.8 in diameter x 0.6 in height |
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[U.S. Army button, brass.] |
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U.S. Army button, 1917-1918,
metal 0.8 in diameter x 0.6 in height |
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[World War I button, U.S. Army, brass.] |
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Buttons, 1850-1935,
metal five buttons: 0.8 in diameter x 0.6 in height; one button:
0.75 in diameter x 0.6 in height; one button: 0.6 in diameter x 0.6
in height |
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[Miscellaneous buttons, brass, seven pieces.
Backmarks: Goodwins; Horstmann, Philada.; Scovill Mf'g Co.,
Waterbury CT; Waterbury Button Co.; Horstmann, Philadelphia.] |
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Mexican War veteran's badge, 1850-1860,
metal 2.1 in x 2.1 in x 0.3 in |
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[Shield-shaped badge, brass. Inscribed: NY
veterans of the Mexican War.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0010 |
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Candleholder, 1900-1930,
metal 5 in diameter x 3.5 in height |
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[Candleholder, brass. Round-shaped base with space
for a finger-hold. Push-up rod on side of the stem. Stem appears to
be seamed.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0011 |
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Bottle, 1860-1870,
glass (material) 8.5 in x 5 in x 3.3 in |
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[Glass bottle, purple-colored. During the Civil
War, a company of northern soldiers were camped outside the town of
Crockett, Houston County, Texas. This bottle was picked up on the
site after the war was over. It was in the possession of S.T.
Anthony of Grapeland, Texas, from then until 1908 when he gave it to
his son, Zuma Anthony Pitts.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0215 |
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Earth from Palo Alto battlefield, 1905,
organic material box one: 2 in x 1 in x 1 in; box two: 5.2 in x 2.2 in x 2
in |
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[Earth from the Palo Alto battlefield. Housed in
two cardboard boxes.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0234 / 2005/017-1 (OS box) |
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McArdle Companion Battle Documents, 1876-1905,
organic material 11 in x 16 in x 3 in |
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[Leather-bound (brown) book with two leather
straps and buckles around the width on either end. Surface has
decorative design. Printed on the spine of volume one: McArdle
Companion Battle Documents, Historical Documents, Volume 1, Dawn at
the Alamo. A native of Belfast, Ireland, Henry Arthur McArdle
trained as an artist in America and served in the Confederate Army
as a draftsman and later as a mapmaker on General Robert E. Lee's
staff. He moved to Texas after the war and amassed a body of
documents, photographs, maps, and personal recollections concerning
Texas historical personages and events as research for his paintings
titled Dawn at the Alamo and The
Battle of San Jacinto. His research materials were
sold to the state along with the two canvases that now hang in the
Texas Senate Chamber.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0235 / 2005/017-2 (OS box) |
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McArdle Companion Battle Documents, 1876-1905,
organic material 11 in x 16 in x 3 in |
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[Leather-bound (brown) book with two leather
straps and buckles around the width on either end (top strap
broken). Surface has decorative design. Printed on the spine of
volume two: McArdle Companion Battle Documents, Historical
Documents, Volume 2, Battle of San Jacinto. A native of Belfast,
Ireland, Henry Arthur McArdle trained as an artist in America and
served in the Confederate Army as a draftsman and later as a
mapmaker on General Robert E. Lee's staff. He moved to Texas after
the war and amassed a body of documents, photographs, maps, and
personal recollections concerning Texas historical personages and
events as research for his paintings titled Dawn at the
Alamo and The Battle of San
Jacinto. His research materials were sold to
the state along with the two canvases that now hang in the Texas
Senate Chamber.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0219 |
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Badge and ribbon, 1911,
metal 5.8 in x 2.4 in x 0.4 in |
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[Circular badge attached to a red ribbon and
gold-colored pin-plate. Reads: Delegate, Reunion, Mountain Remnant
Brigade, Confederate Veterans, Ballinger, Texas, Aug. 2, 3, 4, 1911.
Badge has the black-and-white image of City Park, Ballinger, Texas.
On the reverse: Whitehead and Hoag Co., Newark, NJ.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0218 |
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Bullet molds, 1860-1865,
metal a). 5 in x 1.2 in x 1.25 in; b). 5 in x 1.6 in x 0.75
in |
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[Bullet molds, two pieces. One round ball bullet
mold. One double cavity bullet mold for round ball and grooved
bullets. Inscribed on the double cavity mold: Colt's Patent and
44H.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0173 |
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Cannonball, 1840-1846,
metal 3.5 in diameter |
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[Cannonball. This cannonball was found in a trench
at the east side of Loma Alta Hill, near Palo Alto battlefield, by
William A. Bellinghausen Sr. in 1920.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0027 |
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Lace, 1850,
cloth items together: 14.75 in x 5.5 in x 0.25 in |
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[Cream-colored lace / net with embroidery. One
u-shaped piece (possibly for the neck) and two smaller rectangular
pieces (possibly for the cuff of a sleeve). Lace worn by Lucadia
Christiana Pease on her wedding dress on August 22, 1850. She wore
it when she married Elisha Marshall Pease in Poquonock, Connecticut
in 1850. Lucadia Christiana Niles was born in Connecticut in 1813.
She married Elisha M. Pease in 1850 and accompanied him to Brazoria,
Texas. When Elisha Pease was elected governor of Texas, the family
moved to Austin. Governor Pease served two terms as governor and
subsequently a third term after a period of 10 years.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0033 |
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Button, musket balls, 1860-1865,
metal button: 0.6 in x 0.1 in; musket balls: 0.5 in
diameter |
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[Eagle I Button and two small musket balls from
the vicinity of Torrey's trading post. The firm of Torrey and
Brothers, owned by brothers John F., David K. and Thomas S. Torrey,
traded widely with the Indians for about ten years, from the time of
John Torrey's arrival in Houston in 1838. In 1848, the Torreys sold
the major trading house to George Barnard. The Torreys' trading
activities were a vital part of Sam Houston's peace policy and acted
as a civilizing agent for the Indians. The first frame house was
built in Houston and was used as a trading post and supply center
for their other posts. The Torreys operated a trading house on the
Bosque River in 1842 and established houses at Austin, San Antonio
(1844), New Braunfels (1845), and Fredericksburg. A branch store
operated on the Navasota River in 1843, and, at President Sam
Houston's request, the firm opened a branch at the falls of the
Brazos. The Brazos post, on Tehuacana Creek in McLennan County, had
a near monopoly of the Texas Indian trade.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0132 |
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Quilt, Isabel L. Clark collection, 1879 or between 1830-1849,
cloth 91.2 in x 99.6 in (7.6 feet x 8.3 feet) |
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[Quilt. Composed of 15 whole blocks, each
measuring approximately 17.5 x 17.5 inches, 11 half-blocks and two
corner setting triangles. The blocks are set on point. There is a
brown sashing between the blocks and no borders on the quilt. The
quilt is backed in an off-white solid color, 100% cotton fabric, and
is finished with a quarter-inch binding hand stitched to the front
and back of the quilt. It is quilted in green, brown and white
threads. Of note is the use of tan fabric in place of the off-white
fabric in several places. The pattern is similar to Bride's Puzzle,
Twelve Crowns and / or Wedding March. Accompanying note: Rare
example of very fine quilting. This quilt was made by Dr. Cyrus
Waters' sister, Lizza. She married a Waters and died about 1849,
aged 33.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0019 |
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Box, 1881,
metal 7.5 in x 7.5 in x 6.1 in |
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[Tin box with cover, dark green in color. This box
was removed from the cornerstone of the courthouse of Calhoun County
when it was torn down in 1957 in order to build a new
courthouse.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0079 |
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Alamo stone, 1836,
stone (worked rock) 6 in x 2.8 in x 10.1 in |
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|
[Note: See ATF0059 for an additional stone
fragment from the Alamo outer wall.] |
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[White stone mounted on a wooden frame. Printed on
the back: The Alamo itself was erected in 1718 and named The Mission
San Antonio de Valero. It was the first Spanish Mission established
in San Antonio by Franciscan Fathers. The stone was carved from a
larger block of the outer wall which surrounded the embattled Alamo
when it fell under the onslaughts of Santa Anna's Mexican army on
March 6, 1836. Not a man survived of the garrison of 182 Texans
commanded by Travis. The larger block was presented to A. Garland
Adair, Curator of History, Texas Memorial Museum, by Miss Emma
Burleson, a distinguished member of the Daughters of the Republic of
Texas and a descendant of General Edward Burleson of Texas
Revolutionary fame. Presented by A. Garland Adair.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0121 |
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Blanket, Mexican War, 1840-1850,
cloth 61 in x 44 in x 39 in |
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[Blanket, cream-colored with mustard piping, in
two pieces and stitched together down the middle. Red, black, and
white edges. Red and black dots on the body of the quilt. Center has
a jagged diamond shape in red, black, and white. This blanket was
obtained during the Mexican War. It was once in the possession of
Thomas Freeman McKinney, a trader and stock raiser on Galveston
Island, and subsequently Travis County. He also served as state
senator from Galveston in 1846 and as representative in 1849. His
ranch became McKinney Falls State Park in 1976.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0151 |
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Texas Independence Centennial plate, 1936,
ceramic (material) 9.5 in diameter x 0.8 in height |
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[Texas Independence Centennial commemorative
plate, blue and white, Wedgwood, with the image of the Alamo in the
center. The edge has images of monuments, buildings and people
pertinent to the history of Texas. Printed on the reverse side:
Historical plate commemorating the 100th anniversary of Texas
Independence. Sponsored by Mary Isham Keith Chapter, DAR (Daughters
of the Republic of Texas). Fort Worth, Texas. Reading from the top,
clockwise: Capitol, Austin; The State Seal; First Capitol, Columbia;
Sam Houston, Warrior–Statesman: Surrender of Santa Anna at San
Jacinto; Flags of France, Spain, Mexico, United States, Texas
Republic, And the Battle Flag of the Confederacy; Mission of San
Jose De Aguevo; Stephen F. Austin, Father of Texas; The French
Embassy, erected in Austin in 1841. The Entire Motif Centers, as
does Texas History, around the Alamo, shown in the Center. Made in
England. 1836-1936.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0159 |
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Platter, 1830,
ceramic (material) 13.5 in x 10.3 in x 1.1 in |
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[White rectangular plate with blue edges.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0016 |
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Quilted pillow bag, 1900-1960,
cloth closed: 19 in x 17.5 in x 0.5 in; flap open: 13.5 in x 10.3
in x 1.1 in |
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[Quilted bag. Green, red, blue and white floral
pattern. Green inner lining. Top flap can be folded closed with
straps.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0188 |
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Spanish flag, 1920-1940,
cloth 24 in x 36 in |
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[Spanish flag, red and white. One of six flags
from Governor John Connally's office.] |
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Mexican flag, 1920-1940,
cloth 23.5 in x 36 in |
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|
[Mexican flag, green, white and red, with an eagle
on the white portion. One of six flags from Governor John Connally's
office.] |
|
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French flag, 1920-1940,
cloth 24 in x 35.2 in |
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|
|
[French flag, cream with yellow crests. One of six
flags from Governor John Connally's office.] |
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Texas flag, 1920-1940,
cloth 24 in x 37 in |
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|
[Flag of the Republic of Texas, red, white and
purple with a lone star. One of six flags from Governor John
Connally's office.] |
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Confederate flag of the Republic of Texas, 1920-1940,
cloth 23.5 in x 37 in |
|
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|
[Confederate flag of the Republic of Texas,
purple, white, and red, and seven stars in a circle. One of six
flags from Governor John Connally's office.] |
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United States flag, 1920-1940,
cloth 36.5 in x 22 in |
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[Flag, United States, with 48 stars. One of six
flags from Governor John Connally's office.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
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Alamo stone, 1954,
stone (worked rock) 9.5 in x 22 in x 3.5 in |
|
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[Note: See ATF0053 for an additional stone
fragment from the Alamo outer wall.] |
|
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[Alamo stone, enclosed in a rectangular wooden
case and glass door. Accompanying note: In the year 1954, which
marks the centennial of the establishment of the Texas Public School
System, this stone is presented to ____. Also: This stone was carved
from a larger block of the outer wall that surrounded the
Alamo… the larger block was presented to the Texas Memorial
Museum by Ms. Emma Burleson, a distinguished member of the Daughters
of the Republic of Texas, and descendant of Gen. Edward Burleson of
Texas Revolution fame.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0124 |
|
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Coverlet, 1900-1960,
cloth 118 in x 132 in (or 9 ft 10 in x 11 ft) |
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[Coverlet. Navy blue with white pattern.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0130 |
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Shawl, 1900-1960,
cloth 128.4 in x 61.2 in |
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|
[Shawl, earth-colored palette, paisley design.
Beige, mustard, black.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0146 |
|
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Spectacles, 1835-1890,
glass (material) not yet measured |
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[Spectacles, rectangular frame.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0158 |
|
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
wood (plant material) 3.75 in x 1.5 in x 2 in |
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|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. a). Couch,
miniature, dark brown wood with light brown fabric seat.] |
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
wood (plant material) 2.75 in x 1.5 in x 4 in |
|
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|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. b). Dresser,
miniature, with four drawers, dark wood.] |
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
wood (plant material) 2.75 in x 1.5 in x 2.25 in |
|
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|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. c). Side table,
miniature, with one drawer.] |
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
wood (plant material) 2.3 in x 2.3 in x 1.75 in |
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[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. d). Wooden
table, miniature, square.] |
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
wood (plant material) 2.5 in diameter x 1.75 in height |
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[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. e). Wooden
table, miniature, round.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0146 |
|
|
Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
wood (plant material) 1.5 in x 1.25 in x 2.25 in |
|
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|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. f). Wooden
chair, miniature, rectangular backrest.] |
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
wood (plant material) 1 in x 1.2 in x 2.25 in |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. g). Wood and
metal chair, miniature, oval back.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0158 |
|
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
metal 3 in x 2 in x 2.5 in |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. h). Marble-top
cabinet, miniature, with metal lattice work.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0146 |
|
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
metal 2 in x 1.2 in x 2.2 in |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. i). Mantle-top
clock, miniature, with the picture of a house.] |
|
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
metal 1.5 in x 1.75 in x 0.01 in |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. j). Mirror with
metal frame, miniature.] |
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
metal 2.2 in x 0.5 in x 0.01 in |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. k). Fireplace
shovel, miniature.] |
|
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
metal 0.75 in x 1 in x 1 in |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. l). Oil lamp,
wall-mount, miniature, with no shade. Brass-colored.] |
|
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
metal 2 in x 0.8 in x 1.25 in |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. m). Metal
pitcher, miniature.] |
|
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
metal 1 in x 0.2 in x 0.6 in |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. n). Single
shoe, miniature. Boot.] |
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
metal 0.8 in x 0.4 in x 0.5 in |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. o). Single
shoe, miniature.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0157 |
|
|
Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
metal 2.2 in diameter x 4.5 in height |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. p). Parlor
stove, miniature.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0146 |
|
|
Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
glass (material) 0.9 in diameter x 0.75 in height |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. q). Clear bowl,
miniature, with fluted edges, and blue and yellow diagonal
lines.] |
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
wood (plant material) 0.5 in diameter |
|
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|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. r). Bead,
miniature, gold-colored.] |
|
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Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
metal 1 in x 0.75 in x 0.8 in |
|
|
|
[Set of doll furniture: 19 pieces. s). Metal coal
hod, miniature.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0157 |
|
|
Doll furniture, 1880-1930,
metal 8 in x 2.5 in x 2.5 in |
|
|
|
[Oil lamp, ceiling-mount, miniature, with glass
shade. Brass-colored.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0048 |
|
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Milk pitcher, 1830-1840,
ceramic (material) 8.5 in x 7.2 in x 7.2 in |
|
|
|
[Transfer print (heliotrope) milk pitcher with
fanciful scenes in shades of purple and white. Depicts an urban
scene with affluent people taking a stroll through the
gardens.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0133 |
|
|
Military coat, 1860-1865,
cloth 20 in x 29 in; folded: 15 in x 11 in x 3.5 in |
|
|
|
[Coat, dark blue with white chevrons on the
sleeves.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0135 |
|
|
Military coat, 1860-1865,
cloth 24 in x 29 in x 2 in; folded: 15 in x 12 in x 4
in |
|
|
|
[Coat, single-breasted. Brown with sky-blue trim.
Gold-colored buttons with the design of the American eagle.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0134 |
|
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Military pants, 1860-1865,
cloth 42 in x 17 in; folded: 16 in x 13 in x 3 in |
|
|
|
[Pants, dark blue with a white stripe along the
side.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0125 |
|
|
Coverlet, 1880-1940,
cloth 81 in x 98 in; folded: 22 in x 20 in x 3 in |
|
|
|
[Coverlet, double-loomed wool. Died with indigo in
a geometric pattern. This coverlet was presented by Mrs. Albert
Cauthorn, Del Rio, and was owned by her grandmother, Mrs.
Loughborough, an early-day resident of San Antonio.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0041 |
|
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Woman's shoe, black, 1900-1920,
organic material 9.5 in x 2.5 in x 5 in |
|
|
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[Black leather, right-foot shoe. Closed shoe with
pointed toe, small heel, and laces. Shoemaker label: Carl H.
Mueller, Austin, TX.] |
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Woman's shoe, white, 1875,
organic material 8.5 in x 3 in x 4.5 in |
|
|
|
[White leather, left-foot shoe. Flower-shaped
buckle. Scribbled on the sole: Carrie Agusta [Augusta] Pease,
wedding slipper, Jan 1875.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0150 |
|
|
Flask, 1900-1950,
glass (material) 3.5 in x 1.75 in x 5.2 in |
|
|
|
[Glass flask with wicker covering and
cork.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0146 |
|
|
Picture frame, 1855-1865,
organic material 3.2 in x 3.75 in x 0.5 in |
|
|
|
[Thermoplastic Union case back for a sixth-plate
daguerreotype or ambrotype (no image plate included) with gilt
interior frame.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0039 |
|
|
Conches, 1900-1950,
shell (animal material) a). 9.2 in x 7.5 in x 5.5 in; b). 6.75 in x 5.5 in x 5
in |
|
|
|
[Conches, two pieces, large. One is plain /
cream-colored. The other is cream-colored and brown.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0146 |
|
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Frame, 1857-1869,
cloth closed: 2.7 in x 3 in x 0.75 in; open: 5 in x 3 in x 0.75
in |
|
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|
[Thermoplastic Union case with velvet interior.
Originally included a tintype photograph of a man; photograph no
longer present. Printed inside: Holmes, Booth & Haydens
Daguerreotype, Photographic & Ambrotype Goods, of every
description.] |
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Spectacles, 1865-1900,
wood (plant material) case: 6.2 in x 1.75 in x 0.4 in; glasses: 4.75 in x 1.2 in
x 0.6. in |
|
|
|
[Wooden case, dark brown with a gold pattern, and
one pair of spectacles.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0156 |
|
|
Children's tea set, 1880-1930,
ceramic (material) a). six teacups: 2.5 in x 1.9 in x 1.6 in each; b). six
saucers: 3.2 in diameter x 0.6 in height each; c). six serving
plates: 3 in diameter x 0.5 in height; d). milk pitcher: 2.2 in x
1.8 in x 3 in; e). sugar bowl with lid: 2.7 in x 2.2 in x 2.8 in;
f). teapot with lid: 4.2 in x 2.2 in x 4.2 in |
|
|
|
[Children's porcelain tea set, 21 pieces. White.
Includes six tea cups and saucers, six serving plates, a milk
pitcher, a sugar bowl with lid, and a teapot with lid.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0157 |
|
|
Wall clock, 1850-1860,
wood (plant material) 8.5 in x 9.2 in x 3.2 in |
|
|
|
[Wall mount clock, octagonal, wooden frame.
Printed on the back: Thirty hour Marine. December 11th, 185(?).
Connecticut. Manufactured. W. Key to wind the clock is attached by
string. This Marine clock was made by E.L. Welch of Forestville,
Connecticut.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0015 |
|
|
Gas mask, 1915-1918,
canvas (textile material) 11 in x 11.5 in x 4.75 in |
|
|
|
[Gas mask, 1 of 3. Dark red air tank,
cream-colored pipe and camouflage green mask. Both eye pieces are
missing. The number 3 is printed between both eye pieces. Marked
K89957.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0013 |
|
|
Gas mask, 1915-1918,
canvas (textile material) 8.5 in x 12 in x 4 in |
|
|
|
[Gas mask, 2 of 3. Black air tank, cream-colored
pipe and camouflage green mask. Eye pieces are yellow. Marked
102788.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0014 |
|
|
Gas mask, 1915-1918,
canvas (textile material) 11.5 in x 11.2 in x 4.75 in |
|
|
|
[Gas mask, 3 of 3. Black air tank, cream-colored
pipe and camouflage green mask. Eye pieces are yellow. Marked
10280.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0225 |
|
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Governor John Connally's suit, 1963,
cloth not yet measured |
|
|
|
[Suit, made of lightweight, black, closely woven
fabric. Jacket is three-buttoned, single-breasted. Size 42 tall.
Holes in the clothing, presumably from the entry / exit of a
bullet(s). Long-sleeved, French-cuffed, white dress shirt, size
16-35. Suit worn by Governor John Connally when President John
Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November
22, 1963.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0131 |
|
|
Dimity gown, 1813-1826,
cloth a). 26 in x 19 in x 1 in; b). 60 in x 45 in x 0.5 in; c).
31 in x 20.5 in; d). 44 in x 38 in; e). 10.2 in x 4 in x 1 in; f).
12 in x 8.5 in; g). 18 in x 3 in |
|
|
|
[Gown. Includes a blouse, skirt, pillowcase or
cloth bag, and a net petticoat. Also included are an empty Derby
Silver Company cardboard box, a child's linen blouse, and a silk /
satin cream-colored parasol cover. While the provenance of these
items is not clear, notes suggest that this two-piece satin dress
with train (refered to as a dimity gown) was worn in 1826 by a
member of the Richard Niles Graham / Elisha Marshall Pease family.
The child's shirt is presumed to be one made by Elisha Marshall
Pease's mother in 1813 when he was a baby.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0018 |
|
|
Rail spikes, 1850-1900,
metal not yet measured |
|
|
|
[Three large nails with an offset head.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0217 |
|
|
Quirt, 1850-1900,
organic material not yet measured |
|
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[Forked whip, braided, with two falls at the
end.] |
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Harnesses, 1850-1900,
organic material not yet measured |
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[Brown leather harness with initials S.H. near the
buckle.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0216 |
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Pack saddle, 1850-1900,
wood (plant material) not yet measured |
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[Wood with attached buckle and harness, and a
loose piece of rope.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0217 |
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Bayonet, Civil War, 1855-1865,
metal not yet measured |
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[Bayonet.] |
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Whip, 1850-1900,
organic material not yet measured |
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[Leather braided whip.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0017 |
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Cowbell, 1850-1900,
metal 6.75 in x 5.75 in x 2.75 in |
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[Cowbell.] |
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Chain and hook, 1850-1900,
metal not yet measured |
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[Metal chain with hook.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0018 |
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Buggy wheel rattle remover, 1850-1900,
metal not yet measured |
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[Buggy wheel rattle remover.] |
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Buggy wrench, 1850-1900,
metal not yet measured |
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[Hand-forged iron buggy wrench. Hammered texture,
with a square opening on one side and a hexagonal opening on the
other.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0017 |
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Metal rope-looping device, 1850-1900,
metal not yet measured |
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[Metal rope-looping device.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0018 |
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Fossilized clam shell, Cretaceous Period,
rock (inorganic material) not yet measured |
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[Fossilized clam shell.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0017 |
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Cowbell, 1850-1900,
metal not yet measured |
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[Cowbell.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0232 |
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Hunting crop, 1880-1930,
organic material 36 in x 2.5 in x 2.5 in |
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[Brown leather hunting crop / whip with a rounded
knob on the top for a handle and an open leather flap / keeped at
the other end. Covered stock.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0126 |
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Parasol, 1860-1870,
cloth 14.5 in x 5 in x 2.5 in |
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[Black lace parasol, real thread lace, with a
satin base lining and velvet tassels on top. Ivory handle, foldable.
Handwritten on the original box: This is for Eleanor, 1928. And: For
Julie H. Berry—Belonged to her great-great-grandmother
Robinson who carried this parasol between 1860-1870. This parasol
belonged to Sarah Maria Pease Robinson, sister of Governor Elisha
Marshall Pease. She carried it between 1860 and 1870. She was
married to Major General John C. Robinson, United States Army, of
Binghamton, New York.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0219 |
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Piece of the San Jacinto battle flag, 1836,
cloth unable to measure due to nature of item |
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[Pieces of fabric from the San Jacinto battle
flag, white / cream-colored. The flag that these pieces belong to is
believed to have been the only flag flown by Texans at the Battle of
San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. The flag is believed to have been
painted by artist James Henry Beard in late 1835 as a gift for the
Newport Rifles, a 52-man company of Kentucky volunteers led by
Captain Sidney Sherman.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0006 |
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Vase, 1880-1950,
wood (plant material) 3 in x 3 in x 5.5 in |
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[Wooden vase with a horizontal pewter band around
the body, and a pewter shoulder, neck, lip and foot. Decorative
etchings on pewter.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0147 |
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Knife in scabbard, 1870-1920,
metal 9.5 in x 1.6 in x 0.7 in |
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[Knife with metal blade and black leather case.
Orange spacers, brass-colored pommeau and guard.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0002 |
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Lock and key, 1930-1960,
metal lock one: 4.5 in x 1.5 in; key one: 5 in x 0.5 in x 0.25
in; lock two: 2 in x 0.5 in x 1 in; key two: 2.25 in x 0.5 in x 0.25
in |
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[Lock and key, two pairs. 1 of 2: Door lock and
key. 2 of 2: Smaller lock and key (maybe brass).] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0066 |
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Buttonhook, 1900-1920,
metal not yet measured |
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[Silver-colored, foldable hook. Inscribed: The
Cygolf Shoe. $3.50.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0147 |
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Fork with bone handle, 1880-1920,
metal 7.2 in x 0.75 in x 0.5 in |
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[Slim fork with a light-colored bone
handle.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0199 |
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Book cover, 1900-1950,
cloth 11.5 in x 6 in x 1.5 in |
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[Tapestry book cover, beige, black and cream.
Depicts a man and woman in a garden. The inside is peach-colored
satin in color, with ruffled edges.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0018 |
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Hitching post top, 1880-1920,
metal 6.5 in x 2.5 in x 6 in |
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[Top of a hitching post, possibly iron.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0049 |
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Vase, 1891-1901,
ceramic (material) not yet measured |
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[Tyg (three-handled) vase, tall. Blue and white.
Painted on three sides with various scenes of Windsor Castle. The
three heavily made loop handles are also painted with a blue wash.
On one side are the words: Windsor Castle. Another side has the
signature of J. Littler. The bottom has the stamp of
Doulton-Burslem, England. This three-handled ceramic goblet is
believed to have belonged to the Pease family. The purpose of the
third handle was to allow a servant to hand it to the master, who
could thus grasp the other two handles easily.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0030 |
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Badges, pins and ribbons, 1844-1912,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Sixteen badges, pins and ribbons. 1). Lodge badge
# 179, Georgetown, TX (about 1900). 2). Texas Veterans Annual
Reunion Ribbon—one each for Austin (1889), Belton (1883),
Brenham (1891), Dallas (1886), Fort Worth (1890), Lampasas (1892),
Houston (1897), Paris (1884), San Antonio (1880), Temple (1888),
Waco (1882). 3). Texas Press Association: 8/11/1910. 4). Texas Press
Association: Temple, 5/16-18/1912. 5). James Polk presidential
campaign ribbon (1844).] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0031 |
|
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Canvas bag, 1900-1910,
canvas (textile material) not yet measured |
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[Sturdy canvas bag originally filled with buttons
and ribbons. Bag is empty at present as contents have been
rehoused.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0033 |
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Confederate soldier uniform buttons, 1861-1865,
metal 1 in diameter |
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[Bronze (?) buttons from a Confederate soldier's
uniform, two pieces. Obverse: Depicts the Confederate flag in
relief. Printed: UCV (United Confederate Veterans) 1861-65.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0219 |
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Camp Ross Austin Interstate Drill medal, 1888,
metal 1.5 in diameter |
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[Crude-looking medal. Obverse: Depicts the
dedication of the Texas State Capitol building in Austin. Legend:
Capitol of Texas. Dedicated May, 1888. Reverse: Image of Lone Star
and four flags. A cannon in the center with a pile of grapeshots and
two swords on the lower side. Legend: Camp Ross. Interstate Drill.
Small hole on top. This medal was possibly used by a drill team in
the parade during the dedication of the Texas State Capitol building
in 1888. Camp Ross, possibly named after Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross, was believed to be located at First Street
and Congress Avenue. Ross was the governor and head of the Texas
military forces at the time.]
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Texas Cavalry Service Medal, 1918,
metal 3 in x 2 in |
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[Bronze octagonal medal. Obverse: Bluebonnet in
the center surrounded by a raised circle. Legend around the circle:
Awarded by Congress for service in Texas Cavalry. On the reverse: A
five-pointed star in the center of a wreath of live oak and olive
within a circle. Inscribed: September 25, 1918-December 8, 1918.
Yellow, green and white ribbon. Green represents the National Guard
service, yellow represents Texas, and white represents
loyalty.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0032 |
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Bullet mold, 1860-1870,
metal 5 in x 0.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Double cavity bullet mold for a round ball and
grooved bullet. This bullet mold was plowed up in a field near the
location of Kenney's Fort, a stockade and block house erected in
about 1839 by San Jacinto veteran Thomas Kenney and other pioneers
as a refuge from the Indians who inhabited the section of land. The
small fort was sixteen miles north of Austin in Williamson County,
at the mouth of Dyer Branch on the south bank of Brushy Creek. The
mold has a provision for round as well as long / oval bullets and
appears to be from the Civil War era.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0042 |
|
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Trowel of Herman August Zeplin, 1870-1880,
metal 14.5 in x 4.25 in x 2.75 in |
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[Trowel with wooden handle. Metal blade, shank,
heel and toe. This is a bricklayer's trowel used by Herman August
Zeplin, stone mason, during the construction of the Texas State
Capitol building. Mr. Zeplin (1859-1936) was a carpenter and
contractor in Austin, Texas.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0064 |
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Dedication of the Texas State Capitol medal, 1888,
metal 1.75 in diameter |
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[Silver medal. Depicts image of the Texas State
Capitol. Etched: Dedication of the Texas State Capitol; Official
Souvenir; Patented Dec. 6, 1887; Austin, Texas May 16, 1888. Etched
on the reverse: Inter State Drill; Gov. L.S. Ross; Austin, Tex.
1888. Image of a star with the profile of a bearded man in the
center. Small hole on top.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0143 |
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Fredericksburg centennial plate, 1846-1946, 1946,
ceramic (material) 10.25 in x 1 in |
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[Commemorative plate for the Fredericksburg
centennial, white and deep red. Obverse: Depicts images of
Vereinkirche—Pioneer Memorial Building, John O.
Meusebach—heroic leader of early colonists, Admiral Nimitz,
Birthplace of Admiral Nimitz, Pioneer Tatsch Home, Balanced Rock.
Fredericksburg centennial 1846-1946. Printed on the reverse:
Fredericksburg, Gillespie County: Located in the central Texas Hill
country, was founded May 8, 1846, by German settlers seeking
political and economic freedom. Experts from a cross-section of
German citizenry, they came to combat the elements of the Indians to
establish a self-reliant community and opportunity. The result of
their thrift and ingenuity remains. Today Fredericksburg is a
thriving city with good schools and churches and reputable
businesses, the center of a well-balanced farm and ranch section,
producing flint, grain, feed, stuffs, livestock, and superior red
granite and limestone. German conservation and pride in ancestry
prevails although the citizens are Americans all. Made by Vernon
Kilns, U.S.A.] |
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Atascosa County centennial plate, 1856-1956, 1956,
ceramic (material) 10.25 in x 0.75 in |
|
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[Commemorative plate for the Atascosa County
centennial, gold and white. Obverse: Sketch by Loretta Thomas of an
oxen cart, with a man pushing it and a woman looking on from under a
tree. Printed on the reverse: list of directors and division
chairman.] |
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James Stephen Hogg plate, 1942-1955,
ceramic (material) 10.25 in x 1 in |
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[Commemorative plate, white and deep red. Printed
on the obverse: Image of Governor James S. Hogg and the State of
Texas seal. Printed on the reverse - James Stephen Hogg (1851-1906),
Attorney General, 1887-91, First Native Born Governor of Texas,
1891-1895. When laws are passed, they should be enforced, for they
are but the commands of the people to their officers. Idle and
obnoxious ones should be repealed, but none of them can be
disregarded except at the expense of official integrity. A people
who would encourage and not condemn the crime of official
delinquency have but to wait to glean oppression's harvest. Plate
designed for Daughters of the Republic of Texas by Vernon Kilns,
U.S.A.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
|
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Carpenter's plane, Texas State Capitol building, 1860-1880,
wood (plant material) 26 in x 3 in x 7 in |
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[Jointer hand plane. Wooden rectangular beam with
a raised, attached handle on the surface of one end and a metal knob
on the other. Also included is a sharp metal iron / blade and a
wooden wedge.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0098 |
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Apron, Japanese, 1920-1950,
cloth shawl: 27.25 in x 16.5 in; box: 11 in x 8 in x 1.2
in |
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[Silk apron, beige and gold, in wooden box. The
inside of the box has Japanese markings. Also included is a cloth
pouch (white), with black Japanese markings. On the back of the
shawl is an ink sketch and Japanese markings. Top collar has green
thread stitching. This item belonged to Walter Howlison (Zarh H.)
Mackenzie Pritchard, who is considered to have created the art of
portraying underwater scenes by sketching them from life.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0101 |
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Abstract painting, 1903,
canvas (textile material) 24 in x 17.5 in |
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[Painting. Front: Abstract symmetrical design on
leather in green, orange, gray and white. Art Nouveau design.
Reverse: artist's signature and date, Oct. 1903. The item appears to
be made of canvas but this has not been verified. This item belonged
to Walter Howlison (Zarh H.) Mackenzie Pritchard, who is considered
to have created the art of portraying underwater scenes by sketching
them from life.] |
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Abstract painting, 1890-1920,
canvas (textile material) 30.5 in x 20.5 in |
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[Painting. Front: Abstract symmetrical design on
leather, green, orange and gray/blue. Art Nouveau design. Reverse:
artist's signature. This item belonged to Walter Howlison (Zarh H.)
Mackenzie Pritchard, who is considered to have created the art of
portraying underwater scenes by sketching them from life.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0100 |
|
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Flat cushion, 1900-1920,
cloth 20 in x 7.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Flat cushion, blue with white motifs. This item
belonged to Walter Howlison (Zarh H.) Mackenzie Pritchard, who is
considered to have created the art of portraying underwater scenes
by sketching them from life.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0102 |
|
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Bedspread, 1900-1920,
cloth 87 in x 60 in |
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[Bedspread, red and white. This item belonged to
Walter Howlison (Zarh H.) Mackenzie Pritchard, who is considered to
have created the art of portraying underwater scenes by sketching
them from life.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0097 |
|
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Wall hanging, 1900-1920,
cloth 27 in (length on top) in x 31 in (length on bottom) x 19.5
in width |
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[Wall hanging with peacock feathers and two straps
on the top. Also, a tag stapled on upper left: Bekins Nationwide
Moving, 5342 E Mocking Bird Lane, Dallas, TX. This item belonged to
Walter Howlison (Zarh H.) Mackenzie Pritchard, who is considered to
have created the art of portraying underwater scenes by sketching
them from life.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0096 |
|
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Shaggy rug, 1900-1930,
cloth 50 in x 43 in |
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[Rug. Brown with black tassels, red and blue
flowers. This item belonged to Walter Howlison (Zarh H.) Mackenzie
Pritchard, who is considered to have created the art of portraying
underwater scenes by sketching them from life.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0099 |
|
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Shaggy rug, 1900-1930,
cloth unable to measure due to physical condition of
item |
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[Rug. This item belonged to Walter Howlison (Zarh
H.) Mackenzie Pritchard, who is considered to have created the art
of portraying underwater scenes by sketching them from life.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0022 |
|
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Military cap, 1890-1910,
cloth 14.5 in x 9 in x 1 in |
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[Cap / beret. Includes an eagle crest and the
number 32. Blue with gold trim. Two eagle-crested buttons on the
side and a gold string to pull over the head. Printed on the inside:
The C.E. Ward Co. Manufacturers of graduation caps – gowns
– hoods – church vestments – band uniforms –
nurses capes – lodge supplies – New London, Ohio. Also
embroidered on inside: Fred. E Righter. Richard Niles Graham
collection, 1 of 17.] |
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Masonic headpiece, 1890-1910,
cloth 14.5 in x 9 in x 1 in |
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[Headpiece, freemason. Beige and brown with
diagonal stripes. Orange and white lining. Richard Niles Graham
collection, 2 of 17.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0024 |
|
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Sunglasses, 1890-1920,
glass (material) in case: 7 in x 3.5 in x 0.5 in; open glasses: 5 in x 5.5
in x 2.5 in; closed: 5 in x 3 in x 0.5 in |
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[Spectacles in brown leather case brown with RNG
initials embossed. Glasses are blue-tinted, oval lens design, and a
white temple (side arms) design. Richard Niles Graham collection, 3
of 17.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0025 |
|
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Clutch bag, 1900-1930,
organic material bag: 14.5 in x 11.5 in x 0.5 in; painting: 9 in x 12
in |
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[Brown leather clutch bag with two buttons on the
top flap. Embossed in gold: R. Niles Graham, Austin, TX. Contains
artwork of a man in a cowboy hat, with the initials M.F. Richard
Niles Graham collection, 4 of 17.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0026 |
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Souvenir apron, Shrine Convention, 1923,
cloth 16 in x 20 in |
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[White cloth apron with black printed text, and a
waist belt. Printed on the obverse: 500 lb bale of raw cotton
donated by Board of Commerce, Augusta, Georgia. Transported by the
Army Air Service from Augusta to New Bedford, MA, in 10 hours on
June 4th. Aprons fabricated by Wamsutta Mills, New Bedford,
Massachusetts. Aprons transported by Army Air Service from New
Bedford to Washington DC in 3.5 hours on June 5th. Delivered to
Shrine Convention 2pm. America, the birthplace of Aviation. Support
it! Richard Niles Graham collection, 5 of 17.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0023 |
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Cane pen holder, 1905, 1909, 1914, 1919, 1923, 1927,
cane (plant material) cane basket: 5 in x 5 in x 4 in; a). 2.25 in x 2.75 in x
0.1 in; b). 3.75 in x 2 in x 0.5 in; c). 2.25 in x 1.75 in; d). 1.75
in diameter e). 6 in x 1.75 in; f). 3.75 in x 1.75 in; g). 1.75 in
diameter h). 1.5 in diameter i). 0.5 in diameter j). 2 in x 1.5 in;
k). 1.25 in x 1.5 in |
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[Cane basket (fragile condition) with medals,
badges and a shell. a). Four badges: One has: Director, R. Niles
Graham printed. All have a City of Austin coin / medallion. b).
Medal 1: Graham 05. Also inscribed in Latin: Sigill Coll. Trin.
Sanc. Proclesia Et. Patria. Has a blue and red ribbon. On the
reverse: Trinity College Centennial, 1823-1923. c). Medal 2: Has the
UCV (United Confederate Veterans) emblem and outline of Texas. State
Reunion, Greenville, TX, July 30-31, 1914. d). Badge: Trinity
College Commencement Niles Graham 1905. On the reverse: The
Whitehead and Hoag Co. Buttons, badges, novelties and signs. Newark,
NJ. e). Medal 3: Hudson Fulton Celebration (image of a royal couple
embossed), Sept. 25–Oct. 9, 1909. On the reverse: image of
ships. Inscribed: New York to Albany, Half-moon 1609 and Clarmont
1807. f). Medal 4: Red, white and blue ribbon with a medal that has
a cracked bell on it. On the ribbon is printed: State retail liquor
dealers Assn, Alexandria Bay, June 16, 1919. Delegate. g). A silver
coin / medallion that states: An exact replica of the famous Aztec
Calendar stone now in the city of Mexico museum. h). Metal circular
badge: Paint has worn off in some places. Visible is: 10 c Inches.
i). Token (donut-shaped): Good for a 5c package of Candy. All
Quality Confections. j). Coin / badge: Texas State Teachers
Association, Houston 1927. Compliments of Star Engraving Co. k).
White shell. Richard Niles Graham collection, 6 of 17.] |
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Clay pen holder, 1910,
clay pen-holder: 3.25 in diameter x 3 in height; a). 1 in
diameter; b). 1.25 in diameter; c). 1 in diameter; d). 0.75 in
diameter; e). 0.75 in diameter; f). 1.5 in x 1.25 in; g). 1.5 in x
0.75 in; h). 1.25 in diameter; i). 1 in square |
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[Brown clay pen holder in the shape of a
tree-trunk. Contains coins. a). Individual drinking cup Co., 118 E.
16th St., New York City. b). The Excelsior Model Shoe for Boys, July
1910. On the reverse: Good luck (swastika symbol). Manufactured by
the Excelsior Shoe Company, Portsmouth. c). 2 Tokens: Good for
one-half fare. Austin St. Rly. Co. d). 4 Tokens: Good for one fare.
Connecticut Company. e). Token: Good for one fare. CR and L Lines.
f). Metal tag: Paul P. Clifton Boyd 259053 T4/43 U.S. NR-A. g).
Gold-colored metal tag with The Lord's Prayer inscribed on it in
small print. h). Woodmen of the World Coin Test, inscribed: Dien
Tacet Clamati. i). U.S. postage stamp, 1c. Richard Niles Graham
collection, 7 of 17.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0024 |
|
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File folder, 1910-1950,
organic material 11 in x 5 in x 1 in |
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[Brown leather file folder, accordion-style.
Organized alphabetically. Embossed on the inside: Mrs. R. Niles
Graham, Austin, TX. Richard Niles Graham collection, 8 of
17.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0026 |
|
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Masonic headpiece, 1890-1930,
cloth 9 in x 9.5 in x 1 in |
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|
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[Headpiece, freemason. Brown / purple velvet cap
with gold threadwork.Richard Niles Graham collection, 9 of
17.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0021 |
|
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Drawstring pouch, 1880-1920,
organic material 6 in x 6.5 in x 3 in |
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|
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[Brown leather drawstring pouch. Richard Niles
Graham collection, 10 of 17.] |
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House shoes, 1890-1920,
cloth 10 in x 4 in x 3 in |
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|
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[House shoes, fabric. Red with mauve and brown,
needlepoint design. Two pieces. Richard Niles Graham collection, 11
of 17.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0020 |
|
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Spectacles, 1900-1930,
glass (material) case: 5.5 in x 2.25 in x 0.5 in; closed: 4.5 in x 2.75 in;
open: 4.5 in x 4.25 in x 5 in |
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[Spectacles in case, two pairs. One case is blue.
Spectacles with round lens, scroll bridge and silver temple
(side-arms) design. Second case is black. Spectacles with round lens
with a black frame, scroll bridge and silver temple (side-arms)
design. Second pair includes a note on peptonized milk. Both cases
have a pink cleaning cloth and label: Ward and Treadmill
Optometrists, 7th and Congress, Austin, TX. Richard Niles Graham
collection, 12 of 17.] |
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Wax seal stamps and cartoon, 1910-1940,
metal 3 in x 0.75 in |
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[Wax seal stamps, two pieces. One has a red handle
and brass base with the initials AG, the other a black handle and
silver base with the Gothic initial G. Also included is a cartoon on
paper with female and male light bulb figures printed on it and the
caption: When the light comes on again. Richard Niles Graham
collection, 13 of 17.] |
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Bow tie, 1920-1950,
leather 3.25 in x 2 in |
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[Leather bow tie, brown, with brass tacks. Richard
Niles Graham collection, 14 of 17.] |
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Spurs, 1900-1940,
metal 8 in x 5 in x 1.5 in |
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[Spurs with brown leather buckles. Handwritten on
the reverse of the buckles: Niles 483. Richard Niles Graham
collection, 15 of 17.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0024 |
|
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Billfold, 1900-1920,
organic material 7.25 in x 4.25 in |
|
|
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[Brown leather billfold with R. Niles Graham,
Austin, TX and flowers embossed in gold. Richard Niles Graham
collection, 16 of 17.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0020 |
|
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File folder, 1920-1930,
organic material 5 in x 3.25 in |
|
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[Black leather folder with brown lining on the
inside. Printed in gold on the obverse: Things to do today. R. Niles
Graham. Printed on the inside: Block signals for Electric Railways,
Nachod and United States Signal Co. Inc. 4771-4777, Louisville Ave,
KY. Nachod spells safety. Highway crossing protection. Bells.
Wig-wags. Flashing lights. Headway recorders. Additional fillers on
request. Richard Niles Graham collection, 17 of 17.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0231 |
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Branding irons, 1870-1930,
metal a). 7.5 in x 4 in x 27.5 in; b). 7.2 in x 3 in x 21 in; c).
3 in x 2 in x 11.5 in |
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[Branding irons, three pieces. a). Symbol shaped
like an H adjoining an A b). S-shaped c). H-shaped.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0004 |
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Spur, 1870-1930,
metal 4.5 in x 5 in x 1.5 in |
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[Yoke and shank of a swan-neck spur.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0223 |
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Stirrup, 1870-1930,
metal 5 in x 7 in x 1.5 in |
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[Cradle stirrup with a rounded edge. Also included
is a spur with only the arms, terminals and rowel box. No rowel
present.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0221 |
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Riding bits, 1870-1930,
metal a). 9.5 in x 4.5 in x 0.7 in; b). 11.5 in x 3 in x 1 in;
c). 13.5 in x 4 in x 0.75 in |
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[Bits, three pieces. a). Half-cheek riding bit b).
Loose ring bit c). Loose rings bit.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0231 |
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Machete, 1870-1930,
metal 20 in x 2.5 in x 1 in |
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[Machete.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0222 and Artifacts Box 0223 |
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Machete, 1870-1930,
metal a). 12 in x 6.5 in x 1 in; b). 10.5 in x 7.5 in x 1.25 in;
c). 11 in x 6 in x 1.5 in; d). 12.5 in x 7 in x 1 in |
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[Hand-forged farm tool, four pieces.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0223 |
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Horseshoe, 1870-1930,
metal 5.5 in x 5.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Horseshoe.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0029 |
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Cow horns, 1920-1940,
horns (animal components) a). 12 in x 5.5 in x 2.5 in; b). 7.5 in x 3.75 in x 1.5 in;
c). 3.75 in x 1.5 in x 1.2 in |
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[Cow horns, three pieces.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0231 |
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Shotgun, 1870-1930,
wood (plant material) 23 in x 7.5 in x 1 in |
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[Shotgun, sawed off. Short gun barrel. Etched on
the wooden arm: FMC.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0186 |
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Box for treaty, 1838-1844,
wood (plant material) a). 22.5 in x 13 in x 2.75 in; b). 17 in x 11 in
each |
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[Flat wooden box, brown, for treaty. Clasps on the
sides and front. Interior has purple lining and three compartments.
Also included are two velvet-lined cardboard sheets with blue /
white satin lining.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0192 |
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Box for treaty, 1840-1850,
wood (plant material) 22.5 in x 13 in x 2.7 in |
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[Flat wooden box, brown, for treaty. Clasps on the
sides and front. Interior has purple lining and three compartments.
Note on the inside states: Great Britain and the Republic of
Texas.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0193 |
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Box for treaty, 1836,
wood (plant material) 22.5 in x 13.7 in x 5 in |
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[Wooden box, cedar, moderate depth, for Cherokee
treaty. Clasps on the sides. Interior has lining in dark red.
Interior tray has two handles on the sides.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
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Box for treaty, 1840-1850,
wood (plant material) 17 in x 13 in x 4.5 in |
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[Wooden (cedar) box for treaty, containing two
round metal cases with wax seals. Inscribed on the seals: E Pluribus
Unum. Also included are blue and gold tassels. Seals represent Great
Britain and the United States. A leather cover is under the wooden
tray.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0185 |
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Box for treaty, 1840-1850,
wood (plant material) 13 in x 22.5 in x 2.5 in |
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[Flat wooden box, brown, for treaty between
Republic of Texas and Great Britain. Clasps on the sides and front.
Interior has purple lining and three compartments.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0187 |
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Dueling pistols case, 1836,
wood (plant material) 18.5 in x 7 in x 3 in |
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[Flat, rectangular wooden box with a collapsible
metal handle on the top. The front side has a lock. The interior has
blue lining, three compartments and two rectangular drawers with
wooden handles. There is a note taped to the inside of the wooden
lid: "This dueling pistol case was given to Dr.
J.W. Robertson by Governor Francis W. Pickens of South Carolina and
brought to Texas by Dr. Robertson in 1836. The pistols were later
stolen by a runaway negro and never recovered—Miss Lillie
Robertson."]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0033 |
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Calling card engraving plate, John O. Meusebach, 1845-1847,
metal 3 in x 2 in |
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[Calling card engraving plate, copper. Inscribed:
Le Baron De Meusebach. Commisfaire general de l'association
Allemande pour la protection des emigrants au Texas. Born in
Dillenburg, Germany, Baron Otfried Hans Freiherr von Meusebach, or
John O. Meusebach (1812-1897), was appointed as commissioner general
of the Adelsverein (Society for the Protection of German Immigrants
in Texas) in 1845 and later served in the Texas Senate.] |
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Sewing box, John O. Meusebach, 1870-1900,
organic material 4 in x 2 in x 2 in |
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[Sewing box in the shape of a trunk. Green with
gold straps. Includes silk thread grown in cocoon on mulberry trees
planted by German immigrants. This bit of silk thread was spun by
the silk worms that Meusebach imported to feed on the mulberry trees
which he planted. Born in Dillenburg, Germany, Baron Otfried Hans
Freiherr von Meusebach, or John O. Meusebach (1812-1897), was
appointed as commissioner general of the Adelsverein (Society for
the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas) in 1845 and later
served in the Texas Senate.] |
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Money purse, John O. Meusebach, 1830-1850,
fiber 19 in x 3.5 in |
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[Crocheted money purse. Blue, pink and purple.
Born in Dillenburg, Germany, Baron Otfried Hans Freiherr von
Meusebach, or John O. Meusebach (1812-1897), was appointed as
commissioner general of the Adelsverein (Society for the Protection
of German Immigrants in Texas) in 1845 and later served in the Texas
Senate. This knitted purse was made by Meusebach's fiancée in
Germany. The large end held paper money. The ring was slipped over
the coins in the smaller end. Meusebach lost his first fiancée,
Elisabeth von Hardenburg, to typhoid fever. On September 28, 1852,
he married seventeen-year-old Countess Agnes of Coreth. It is
assumed that this purse was made by Elisabeth.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0069 |
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Notebook, John O. Meusebach, 1846,
paper (fiber product) 11.5 in x 9.5 in |
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[Notebook with decorative cover and binding.
Obverse of cover: Text written in German and the words: Money is
Power and Texas Forever appear in English. Reverse of cover: Sketch
/ montage of rural images. On the top left corner, is a house with a
flag, and cattle on the side. On the bottom left, is a man sitting
on bags of what seems to be money. The bags are labeled 400, 200,
300, and 1000. Under the bags is written: Money is Power. Three men
stand in front of the seated man, with their hats held out in front
of them, as if begging. In the middle, there is a water body, and a
sailboat. On the bottom right corner are various animals and a man
fishing. On the top right corner, a white man drives black slaves to
work on a farm. Two angels fly flags on either top corner. One says:
Texas Forever and the other Liberty. A slim pencil clasps the book
shut. Inside, there is a notebook on which there is John O.
Meusebach's signature, and notations in German. There are also some
number notations, and a sketch of a rectangle with dimensions. As
per notes in the accession file: This booklet was sent to Meusebach
in 1846 by his fiancée in Germany. The scenes represent topics
that the two of them talked about. Born in Dillenburg, Germany,
Baron Otfried Hans Freiherr von Meusebach, or John O. Meusebach
(1812-1897), was appointed as commissioner general of the
Adelsverein (Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in
Texas) in 1845 and later served in the Texas Senate. Meusebach lost
his first fiancée, Elisabeth von Hardenburg, to typhoid fever.
On September 28, 1852, he married seventeen-year-old Countess Agnes
of Coreth.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0032 |
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Hatchet, 1820-1830,
metal 3.5 in x 2 in x 1.5 in |
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[Hatchet head. A hatchet used for chipping trees
in surveying land by Stephen F. Austin in the colonial times of
Texas.] |
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Letter opener, 1915-1935,
wood (plant material) 7 in x 0.75 in |
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[Letter opener, wooden. Handwritten on handle:
Veramendi Palace, San Antonio, Texas. This knife was carved from
wood in the Veramendi Palace by W.K. Makemson, Georgetown,
Texas.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0219 |
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Garner for President pin, 1940,
metal 0.75 in diameter |
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[Lithographic photography campaign pinback button
for John Nance Garner. Dark blue border with white print. Printed on
the curl: J. Hugh Campbell, Dallas, Texas.] |
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Bullet, 1880-1920,
metal 1.5 in x 0.25 in |
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[Ball round bullet with case. Basic,
non-specialized. Centerfire. Has the letter F and the numbers 4 and
5 on its circular base.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0034 |
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Spectacles, 1885-1915,
glass (material) case: 6.25 in x 2.5 in; open: 4.5 in x 3.75 in x 1.5 in;
closed: 4.5 in x 2.5 in |
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[Spectacles, round frame, 1 of 5. Black case with
gold printed text: Austin Optical Co., Manufacturing Opticians,
Austin, TX.] |
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Spectacles, 1885-1915,
glass (material) case: 5 in x 2 in; open: 4.5 in x 4.5 in x 1.75 in; closed:
4.5 in x 2.5 in |
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[Spectacles, oval frame, 2 of 5. Black case with
gold printed text, print is fading: Wilcox Bros. Jeweler Opticians,
Austin, TX.] |
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Spectacles, 1885-1915,
glass (material) case: 4.75 in x 2 in; glasses: 4.75 in x 2.5
in |
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[Spectacles, oval frame, 3 of 5. Broken. Black
case with gold printed text and the shape of glasses: Greenberg
Optician, Congress Ave., Austin, TX.] |
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Spectacles, 1885-1915,
glass (material) case: 5.5 in x 2.5 in; open: 4.5 in x 4 in x 2 in; closed:
4.5 in x 2.5 in |
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[Spectacles, round frame, 4 of 5. Blue case with
gold rim. Printed in gold on the inside: Austin Optical Co., Austin,
TX.] |
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Spectacles, 1885-1915,
glass (material) case: 5 in x 2 in; open: 4.5 in x 4.75 in; closed: 4.5 in x
2.25 in; chain: 15 in length |
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[Spectacles, oval frame with gold-colored stem, 5
of 5. Black case with gold printed text: F.W. Francis, MD, Eye, ear,
nose and throat, Fort Worth, TX. Also included is a metal chain,
possibly for one of the pairs of glasses (ATF0154a thru e). Has the
letters B and J on it (possibly for James Bowie?). One of the five
pairs of spectacles (ATF0154a thru ATF0154e) was purchased from Mrs.
S.B. Tamplet, Brenham, on March 17, 1894, and was supposed to be
those of Colonel James Bowie, brought from Scotland by his family in
1747. However, none of the spectacles appears to have been made
during the eighteenth century.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0032 |
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Scissors, 1900-1930,
metal 5 in x 2 in |
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[Doctor's scissors, silver-colored.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0219 |
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Log chain, 1840-1860,
metal open: 7.2 in x 2 in x 0.25 in; folded: 4.2 in x 2.5 in x
0.25 in |
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[Two links of log chain. Metal plate states:
Presented to T.U. Taylor by Mrs. Mary Chisholm Cooke, granddaughter
of Jesse Chisholm. Byar, OKLA. Two links of log chain owned by Jesse
Chisholm. Jesse Chisholm was a frontier trader, guide, and
interpreter born in the Hiawassee region of Tennessee. The Chisholm
Trail, the famous route of cattle drives across Indian Territory
(present Oklahoma) from Texas to Kansas is named after him.] |
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Medal of the Mexican War, 1846,
metal 2.5 in x 2.25 in |
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[Bronze medal. Lower portion depicts a wreath
encircling the word: Mexico and the date: 1846. Listed on the border
are Mexican War battles: Cherubusco, Chepultepec, San Pascual,
Tobasco, Vera Cruz, Palo Alto, Buena Vista, Cerro Cordo. Safety pin
on the reverse. Also etched on the reverse: R. Stancampiano,
Musician, U.S.N. (U.S. Navy?). Accompanying note states: Mannie
Leontina Stancampiano. This medal belonged to Mrs. William Cornelius
Gaffney's father from the Mexican War of 1846.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0032 |
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Candle wick-trimming scissors, 1860-1900,
metal 6.5 in x 0.75 in |
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[Scissor-like tool used to trim the wick of a
candle. Also referred to as a snuffer. One handle has a blade and
the other has a rectangular protrusion to catch the wick as it is
cut so that it does not fall into the hot wax. The scissors have
small legs to rest on.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0219 |
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Simon Stevin Inaugural coin, 1846,
metal 2 in diameter |
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[Coin, bronze. Obverse: Bust of man in relief,
facing right. Legend: Simon Stevin Inaug. MDCCCXLVI. Against the
right edge of the bust: F. De Hondt. Reverse: The crowned shield of
Bruges above the letter B held by a standing lion (left) and a bear
(right). Below the shield on a scroll: SPQB (Senatus Populus Que
Brugensis: Council and People of Brugge). Simon Stevin (1548-1620)
was a mathematician and scientist in Bruges who first introduced
decimal fractions. Sculptor Eugène Simonis from Liège
designed the bronze statue of Simon Stevin, which was put up at
Simon Stevinplein square, Bruges, in 1846. On July 27, all
participating organizations and individuals in the celebrations
received a medal like this one.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0034 |
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Gunpowder token, 1900-1931,
organic material 4 in x 1 in |
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[Gunpowder, housed in a cylindrical container with
the label Norman Doug Co. Prescriptions a specialty, Troup, Texas.
Phone 71. Handwritten on label: PC Allred. This gunpowder was taken
from a cartridge box on a belt found in the old house owned by
Jasper Wilson, Rt. 1, Troup, in 1931.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
|
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Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of
Texas for marking the boundary between them, 1838,
paper (fiber product) 12 in x 15.5 in x 2.5 in |
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[First page states: Martin Van Buren, President of
the United States of America, To all and singular who shall see
these presents, Greetings … Signed: John Forsyth. Dated 25
April, 1838.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0033 |
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Token, Waco tornado victims, 1953,
metal 1 in diameter |
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[Bronze token. Obverse: In Memory of 114 Tornado
victims. Reverse: Waco, Texas, U.S.A., May 11, 1953. Waco was hit by
a tornado on May 11th, 1953, considered to be the deadliest in Texas
since 1900. The tornado claimed 114 victims and is thought to have
left at least 597 others injured.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0219 |
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Postage stamps, 1898,
paper (fiber product) 1.25 in |
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[R164 2ct Battleship Documentary rouletted stamp,
white and salmon-colored, two pieces. Obverse: Image of a ship in
the center. Printed around the edge: 2 cents. United States. Inter.
Revenue. Series of 1898. Documentary. There are two kinds of 2 cents
battleship stamps. One from the documentary series and the other
from the proprietary series. The documentary 2 cents stamp was
largely used to pay the 2 cents tax on bank checks, and the majority
of used 2 cents documentaries were used this way. A vast amount of
the documentary stamp were printed, leaving this stamp more common
than the proprietary one, of which far fewer were printed and
used.] |
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Star ornaments, 1880-1920,
metal larger star: 1.5 in diameter; smaller star: 1 in
diameter |
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[Star-shaped ornaments, silver. Two pieces. One
has letters (P, E, B, T, R?) and the number 16 embossed on it. The
Scovill Manufacturing Company made these plaster casts of some of
their original buttons.] |
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Plaster casts of Texas military buttons, 1937,
plaster four small: 0.65 in; three large: 1 in; one medium: 0.75
in |
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[Plaster casts of Texas military buttons, eight
pieces, made in 1937. Scovill Mfg. Co. collection.] |
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Napkin ring, 1880-1920,
metal 2 in x 1.25 in |
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[Silver napkin ring. Ornate. Band is divided into
blocks. Each block has a different design.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0033 |
|
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Grapeshot, 1846,
metal 0.25 in diameter |
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[Grapeshot, four pieces.] |
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Replica of Texas Navy buttons, 1950-1960,
metal 1 in diameter |
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[Brass buttons, two pieces. Obverse: Lone star and
naval symbol of an anchor. Legend: Republic of Texas. Reverse:
J.M.L. & W.H. Scovill. Waterbury. Extra Superfine. Flat back.
The Scovill Manufacturing Company selected the Texas Navy as one
subject among a series of 16 historical events which describe famous
incidents in the history of America.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0032 |
|
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Ice tongs, 1880-1920,
metal 6.5 in x 2.5 in x 1 in |
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[Silver ice tongs with the ends in the shape of a
shell.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0034 |
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Inauguration of George Clinton medal, 1927,
metal 2.5 in diameter |
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[Bronze medal. Obverse: Portrait of George Clinton
in relief. Legend: First Governor of New York. Reverse: View of the
state hall in relief. Legend: To Commemorate the sesquicentennial of
the founding of the government of the state of New York at Kingston,
N.Y. July 30, 1777-1927. Housed in a box from the Medallic Art Co.,
NY.] |
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Replica of Mid-South Centennial Fair time capsules, 1956,
glass (material) 5 in x 1 in x 1 in |
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[Miniature glass bottles with blue print, two
pieces. The two bottles are tied together with pink thread. The
bottles appear to contain paper scrolls. Printed on the surface:
Hold for release and open week of Sept. 16, 2056. Replica Time
Capsule Mid-South Centennial Fair. Original to be opened September
2056. 1956-2056. On the 100th anniversary of the Mid-South Fair,
records and mementoes of the fair, Memphis, and the mid-south were
microfilmed, sealed in a glass capsule, and buried in concrete. The
time capsule is to be opened in 2056. These replica miniature time
capsules contain, among other things, the engineer's plat showing
the location of the large capsule. The Shelby County Agricultural
Society was formed in 1854 to promote the interest of local planters
and farmers, merchants and businessmen. Their first fair was held in
the fall of 1856. In 1908 the Fair's name was changed to the
Tri-State Fair, in order to broaden the areas served. In 1929, it
was re-named The Mid-South Fair.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0066 |
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Coin purses, 1891, 1915, 1939, 1949,
metal a). 1.25 in; b). 0.75 in; c). 0.75 in; d). 0.75 in; e).
0.75 in; f). 0.75 in; g). 0.75 in; h). 0.75 in; i). 1.5 in; j). 1.25
in |
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[Leather coin purses, brown, two pieces. Contains
a 25-cents coin from 1805; coin inscribed: Born's New Game. Money in
Your Pocket. M. Born & Co. The Great Chicago Merchant Tailors; a
coin with faded writing; two 5-cents coins from 1939 and 1949;
Helvetia; Good for one fare, Street Ry Co., Taylor, 1891; one coin
from Canada; a 1-cent coin from 1896; and a 1-cent coin from
1859.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0094 |
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Epaulets, 1840-1850,
metal epaulets: 10.5 in x 7.5 in x 3 in; box: 6.5 in x 9.5 in x 7
in |
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[Ornamental shoulder pieces (two) for the
adornment of a military uniform. Cased line epaulets. Have the
number 8 for 8th Infantry. Small CW staff buttons on the inner ends.
Bullion edging. Heavy cording of bullion between the crescent and
the fringe. Housed in a black tin carrying case: W.J. Horstman and
Sons, Philadelphia. Epaulets of Lt. Horace Haldeman, 8th Infantry,
one of the officers at Fort Gates. Horace Haldeman, soldier,
rancher, and early insect collector in Texas, was born on August 14,
1820, near Marietta, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In his early
life he was a surveyor on the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, a
farmer, and part owner of a steel furnace in Pennsylvania. He
enlisted in the United States Army on February 16, 1847, and served
in Mexico with the Eleventh Infantry during the Mexican War. He
returned from Mexico in 1848 and after a few months in Pennsylvania
joined the Eighth United States Infantry in Port Lavaca, Texas, on
December 27, 1848. In Texas he served at several frontier outposts,
including Port Lavaca, Fort McKavett, San Antonio, and Fort Gates.
Haldeman collected insects at several of these localities,
especially at Fort Gates, where he was acting assistant
quartermaster and post adjutant from 1848 to 1850 and commanding
officer in early 1852. He left Texas in 1854 and served at Fort
Columbus, New York, until he resigned from the army on February 1,
1856. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and
later moved to Belton and then to Calvert, where he ran a livery
stable until his death.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0219 |
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Indian arrowhead, 10000 BCE-8000 BCE,
stone (worked rock) 1.75 in x 1 in |
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[Indian arrowhead with a bifurcated stem. Barb and
slight notch.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0174 and 0175 |
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Cotton doll set, 1900-1920,
cloth 15 in x 11.5 in x 1 in each, approximately |
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[Cotton doll set. Ten cotton-stuffed dolls, white
and black. One female doll (white) has the name Alyce on a note
tucked into her dress down the front. One male doll (black) has a
label: Uncle Tex.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0035 |
|
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Quilted skirt, 1865-1866,
cloth 35.5 in x 42 in x 1 in |
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[Quilted skirt, olive green with cream embroidery
and a black lining on the edge, 1 of 3. Accession notes state this
black taffeta dress was made from material brought home by Gaston
Webb Swofford, who was stationed at Rio Grande City, Texas, at the
close of the Civil War. Mr. Swofford brought a 30-yard bolt of
taffeta, some fine white jaconet, calico and domestic to his mother,
Mrs. John Hoyle Swofford (Lady Pruett, born in North Carolina and
died in Grandview, Texas) and his sisters. This dress was made and
worn by Lady Elvena Swofford (born in North Carolina in 1848 and
died in 1934 in Gatesville, Texas), who married Benjamin Franklin
Jackson in Johnson County, Texas, in 1866 after his return from the
Confederate army.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0036 |
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Silk skirt, 1865-1866,
cloth 40 in x 46 in |
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[Black silk skirt, olive green lining on the edge,
2 of 3. Accession notes state this black taffeta dress was made from
material brought home by Gaston Webb Swofford, who was stationed at
Rio Grande City, Texas, at the close of the Civil War.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0037 |
|
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Long coat, 1865-1866,
cloth 45 in x 53 in |
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[Black long coat with buttons down the front, 3 of
3. Accession notes state this black taffeta dress was made from
material brought home by Gaston Webb Swofford, who was stationed at
Rio Grande City, Texas, at the close of the Civil War.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0053 |
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Belt, 1983,
organic material total length: 44.5 in |
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[Leather belt with a pattern of an eagle and
flowers. Printed along the front: Gov. Mark White 83. On the
reverse: Presented to the Honorable Governor Mark White, Texas,
1983. Genuine Cowhide. Made in U.S.A. Fort Worth, Texas.
Handpainted. H.G. AAB, 2525 Pearl Ave, Fort Worth, Tex.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0104 |
|
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Nails, 1860-1900,
metal a). nail one: 4 in x 0.5 in x 0.2 in; nail two: 3 in x 0.5
in x 0.1 in; nail three: 2.5 in x 0.25 in x 0.1 in; b). 13 nails:
2.5 in x 0.2 in; c). two nails: 4 in x 0.5 in x 0.5 in; four nails:
2.5 in x 0.2 in x 0.2 in; six nails: 2.5 in x 0.1 in x 0.1
in |
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[Nails, three sets. Note for first set: 16
February 1967. Three square nails dug up from about three feet down
at 305 W. Poplar St., San Antonio, where an old (age unknown) house
had been removed. Note for second set: ? 1968. Prior to HemisFair
(which opened April 1968), an old house in the 100 block of Lavaca
St., near the fairgrounds, was remodeled. These nails were removed
from some of the two-inch boards removed at that time, from various
parts of the house. Note for third set: ? 1964. Nails from the old
Catholic Chancery building, at the end of Stumberg St., where it
dead-ended at Dwyer St., San Antonio. Building torn down some time
in 1964. Reported to have been built shortly after the Civil
War.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0038 |
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Cannonball and washer, 1863,
metal cannonball: 3.5 in diameter; metal plate: 2.5 in
diameter |
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[Cannonball and washer. Written on the cannonball:
AC 71-97. During the middle of the 1860s, there was a Confederate
Ordnance Plant in Houston, at the mouth of Buffalo Bayou, which
manufactured powder, cannon, and shot for guns and cannon. Near the
end of the war, when surrender of the South seemed eminent, rather
than have the facility fall into the hands of the North, the owners
blew up the plant and threw the cannon, powder and shot into the
Bayou. In about 1958, during dredging operations in the ship
channel, these relics were discovered and ordered destroyed. Many
conservationists objected and some of the shot and cannon balls were
salvaged for Texas museums. Several organizations bid for the cannon
but it is not known who received it. This is a live cannon ball
containing gunpowder.] |
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| 0232 |
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Ox-yoke, 1880-1950,
wood (plant material) 24 in x 4 in x 1.5 in |
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[Wooden ox-yoke with tapered, pointed edges. Metal
chain wound around waist. Metal loop attached to chain. Wood is
rough and has wear and tear marks.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0141 |
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Texas Sesquicentennial plates, 1985,
ceramic (material) 5.6 in diameter x 0.7 in height |
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[Blue and white plates, two pieces. Brown/gold
rim. Obverse: Print of Woodland Home, Home of General Sam Houston,
Huntsville, TX, Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.] |
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Texas Sesquicentennial Commemorative plates, 1985,
ceramic (material) 8.5 in diameter x 1.2 in height |
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[Blue and white plates, two pieces, commemorating
the Texas Sesquicentennial. Obverse: Portraits of Margaret Lea, and
Sam Houston, and the Huntsville, Texas Home. Legend: Celebrating
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0012 |
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Door lock and knob, 1870-1900,
metal 4 in x 6 in x 6 in |
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[Door lock and knob.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0002 |
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Fleam, 1825-1860,
metal 3.5 in x 1.2 in x 0.25 in |
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[Fleam, pivoting and foldable, three blades.
Stamped: Borwick Cast Steel. These bloodletting tools were used for
veterinary purposes (most likely on horses) rather than used on
humans. Borwick operated in Sheffield, England, from 1791 to 1860. "Cast Steel" was included in the stamp from 1825
onward.]
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| 0074 |
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Miquelet lock, 1879,
metal 4.75 in x 2.75 in x 3.2 in |
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[Gun lock mechanism, miquelet. This miquelet lock,
about 1879, was found along the Pecos River.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0075 |
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Gloves, 1850,
organic material 7.5 in x 4 in |
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[White leather gloves. Also included is an old
tattered envelope with the state seal of Texas - Land, Tax and
General Agency, Austin. Handwritten: Mifs [sic] Julia Pease City.
White leather gloves worn by E.M. Pease when he was married on Aug.
22, 1850.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0076 |
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Ear trumpet, 1860-1890,
metal 12.5 in x 4.5 in x 4 in |
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[Ear trumpet. This ear trumpet was used by Dr.
Charles B. Stewart. Charles Bellinger Tate Stewart (1806-1885) was a
prominent Texan of the 19th century. He was the first to sign the
Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836 and used a button he found
in a pocket as the Seal for the Republic of Texas. He designed the
Lone Star Flag of the Republic of Texas. After fighting at the
Battle of San Jacinto, Stewart served as an interpreter during the
ensuing negotiations. After the Texas War for Independence, he
served as Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas. In 1840 he
became District Attorney for Montgomery County and was also a notary
public. He served three separate terms in the Texas
Legislature.] |
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Surveyor's chain, 1850-1900,
metal 9.5 in x 4 in |
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[Surveyor's chain. This item is associated with
Charles Bellinger Tate Stewart (1806-1885), a prominent Texan of the
19th century] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0077 |
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Priming powder gourd, 1830-1880,
organic material 2.75 in x 3 in x 2.5 in |
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[Priming powder and shot flasks made from gourd,
two pieces. This item is associated with Charles Bellinger Tate
Stewart (1806-1885), a prominent Texan of the 19th century.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0076 |
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Billfold and coin purse, 1870-1900,
organic material wallet: 6.25 in x 3.5 in; coin purse: 3 in x 3
in |
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[Coin purse and billfold. This item is associated
with Charles Bellinger Tate Stewart (1806-1885), a prominent Texan
of the 19th century.] |
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Knife case, 1870-1900,
organic material 5 in x 1.5 in |
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[Leather scabbard for a knife. This item is
associated with Charles Bellinger Tate Stewart (1806-1885), a
prominent Texan of the 19th century.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0077 |
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Property document, Edmund Bellinger Stewart, 1877,
paper (fiber product) 8.5 in x 3.5 in |
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[Folding board with a torn List of Property
document. Document is enclosed in a Mylar sleeve. Torn into two
pieces. The following words appear on the document: Montgomery
County, year 1877, D.D. Ellis and D. Hammell. On the reverse, the
value is noted as 198. According to accession notes, these consist
of a small memorandum book with notes on land surveys and titles,
and a list of papers originally owned by Edmund B. Stewart, son of
Charles Bellinger Stewart.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0076 |
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Cannonball, Spanish, 1830-1850,
metal 1.5 in diameter |
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[Cannonball.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0066 |
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American Bicentennial medallion, 1976,
metal 3 in diameter |
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[Circular seal. Obverse: Lone Star etched over the
map of Texas, and five intersecting circles. Legend: American
Bicentennial in Texas. 1976. Reverse: Sticker. Ornamental Castings
Inc, Awards systems / Foundry / Sculpture, PO Box 4005.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0043 |
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Pen and pen holder used by School Land Board members, 1963,
metal a). 6.5 in x 0.5 in; b). 3.75 in x 2 in height |
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[Black fountain pen with black and gold square pen
holder. Printed in gold on the pen: Pen used by School Land Board
members Sadler, Connally, Carr to sign deed for National Sea
Shore.] |
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| 0042 |
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Gavel used by School Land Board members, 1963,
wood (plant material) 14 in x 4 in x 2.5 in |
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[Gavel, brown, with gold-colored metal plate along
the head. Inscribed on the plate: Gavel used at the meeting of
School Land Board to convey State Land to U.S.A. for Padre Island
Seashore area, 8-23-63. Jerry Sadler, Chairman, Governor John
Connally, Atty. General Waggoner Carr. Printed along the length of
the handle: Jerry Sadler, Land Commissioner.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0041 |
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Belt, 1860-1870,
metal 23 in x 2 in |
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[White crochet belt / sash with brass buckle.
Buckle is round with a laurel-wreath border and an eagle in the
center. The eagle is looking toward the right, and is seated on what
looks like a naval anchor, cannon and a pile of six grapeshots. The
eagle is looking toward the right, and is seated on what looks like
a naval anchor, cannon and a pile of six grapeshots. The eagle is
encircled by 13 stars. No marks on the reverse. This Civil War-era
buckle likely belonged to George T. Boardman. Doctor George Thomason
Boardman was born in London, England, April 14, 1827, and emigrated
to the United States in 1841. He became a dentist, receiving his
professional education at Cincinnati Dental College. In 1850, Dr.
Boardman moved to Austin, Texas, where he married Frances E.
Goodrich on November 10, 1859. They had four children, Mary
Goodrich, John Sterling, Anna Thourton, and Berta Kate. On March 15,
1862, Dr. Boardman enlisted in the Confederate army. He served in
the 16th Texas Infantry and participated in the Trans-Mississippi
campaign. Dr. Boardman returned to Austin in May 1865 and resumed
his dental practice there. He died in Austin June 18, 1884, and is
buried at Oakwood Cemetery.] |
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| 0047 |
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Gloves, 1866,
organic material 8.5 in x 4 in |
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[White leather gloves, two pairs. One pair is in
relatively good condition and appears to be intact. The second pair
is tattered and folded. Also included is a piece of lace and a piece
of paper on which is written: L.K. (?) Miller gloves (wedding), TX.
Wedding gloves of L.K. Miller, brother of Washington D. Miller. He
married Cordelia Ann Hansbrough in Austin, Texas, on October 10,
1866.] |
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Botanical keepsakes, 1876,
paper (fiber product) each full page: 9.5 in x 8 in; each half-page: 4.5 in x 8
in |
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[Botanical keepsakes principally from Washington
City, stitched onto pieces of paper with handwritten notes. Four
pages. Includes two leaves of coffee tree plucked at Oct. 23, Monday
'76 from tree growing in Botanical Gardens, Washington City, D.C.; 2
leaves of God Tree from Botanical Gardens, Washington, D.C.; Piece
of leaf about 18 feet long from plant growing in Botanical garden,
Washington, D.C.; Leaf of Prayer plant (two pcs).; Leaves of Lignum
Vitae tree (wood of life); Flower of paradise; Gathered from Grand
Rapids of Niagara River (Sudie Hansbrough); Flower from Nibling
Cereus and from Gander Cincinnati. Pressed leaves gathered at
Washington City, D.C., and mounted by Washington D. Miller.] |
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Lock of Andrew Jackson's hair, 1844-1845,
organic material 3 in x 0.5 in |
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[Lock of hair, blonde / white. Accompanying note
on the letterhead of K.C. Miller, Furniture and stoves, Cash or
credit, 220 & 222 E 6th St., Austin, TX. Note states: General
Andrew Jackson's hair. Given to W.D. Miller at the Hermitage,
1844-45. W.D. being being there at the time of his death, as the
Bearer of Annexation Papers to Washington DC. To be carefully
preserved. S15-6, Gen. Jackson, March 1849.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0045 |
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Cotton carding paddles, 1900-1920,
wood (plant material) 9 in x 10.75 in x 1.5 in |
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[Cotton carding paddles, wood, two pairs. Printed:
Old Whittemore Mfg. Company, Improved, No. 10, Cotton. John H.
Whittemore & Co.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0046 |
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Dresser cloth, 1900-1950,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Circular decorative cloth with lace / crotched
edges. Embroidered with colorful flowers and cream tassels.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0047 |
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E.E. Myers' carpenter's rule, 1870-1885,
wood (plant material) open: 24 in x 0.25 in; folded: 6.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Silver and ivory rule bearing the inscription:
E.E. Myers, Architect, Detroit, Michigan. This carpenter's rule was
given to Mr. G.W. Lacy by E.E. Myers, architect of the Texas State
Capitol. In 1885, G.W. Lacy and two other men, W.H. Westfall and
N.L. Norton, gave the state of Texas enough granite from Granite
Mountain to build the statehouse.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0044 |
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Brick from Capitol building, 1850,
organic material 8.5 in x 4 in x 2.4 in |
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[White brick, possibly limestone. Brick has cracks
on the surface. The reverse has two gray-colored circles in the
center.] |
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Money bag, 1880,
cloth 13 in x 7.5 in x 3.5 in |
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[White money bag with black printed text: Ball,
Hutchings and Co., Bankers, Galveston, TX. $500 Silver. Printed on
the reverse: 8573, Jany. 21, 1880. Bag is filled with coupons paid
by the State Treasurer, Jany. 2, 1880. The banking and commission
firm of Ball, Hutchings, and Company was created in 1854 by the
partners John Henry Hutchings, John Sealy, and George Ball. When the
bank of McKinney and Williams closed, the firm's good will passed to
Ball, Hutchings, and Company, which later came to be known as the
Hutchings-Sealy National Bank. During the Civil War the firm moved
to Houston, where the partners were active in importing arms and
other war material, exporting cotton, and running the blockade on a
large scale.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0043 |
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Brass knob and hinge from Capitol building, 1977,
metal 8 in x 8 in |
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[Brass knob, door plate and hinge. Hinge is
ornately patterned, has a metal plate on either side, and the words "Texas Capitol" inscribed. Written on the reverse with a red
marker: New Room. Written on the reverse of the door plate: Sargent
& Co. 388A. The doorknob is similarly ornate and has the image
of the Texas Lone Star in the middle of a laurel wreath on both
ends. This brass doorknob and hinge are from the present Texas State
Capitol building. The carved wood door frames at the Capitol are
emphasized with elaborate, custom-designed bronze hinges and
hardware produced using glass molds made especially for the building
by Sargent and Co. of New Haven, Connecticut, in the late 1880s.
They weigh over seven pounds each.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0177 |
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Marksmanship and service medals, 1894-1925,
metal not yet measured |
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[Seventy-five medals received by Clarence Test for
marksmanship and service. Medals are attached to sheets of paper.
Seven sheets of paper in total. Sheet one: seven badges, including
Individual Long Range Tyro match, Life member of the National Rifle
Association of America, two pistol expert badges, one pistol
marksman, expert rifleman 1910-11-12. Sheet two: 11 badges,
including Post 1 Camp 3 Pa Div SV U.S.A. badge, Texas Rifle Team,
American Legion, Texas, Southern Interstate Rifle Association, High
Team 1913, the National Match Camp Perry 1908, NRA (National Rifle
Association) Expert 1913. Sheet three: badges including 33rd
National Encampment 1899 Lafayette Meade Kinsley, Philadelphia,
Texas National Guard, Individual Championship of the State, National
Team Match 1909, Class C First Prize Winner 1911, U.S. Regimental
Team Championship, Regimental Team Match Texas National Guard Winner
1913. Sheet four: nine badges, including 1909 80 per cent rapid fire
match OSRA (Ohio State Rifle Association), NRA, OSRA 90 per cent
competitor, 1894 marksman's badge, Marksman Sharpshooter Expert,
1912 Winner Regimental Team Match TNG (Texas National Guard), 1909
Ohio State Rifle Association 80 per cent, Seagert 80 per cent NJSRA
(New Jersey State Rifle Association) Competition. Sheet five: nine
badges, including four more Seagert medals, expert rifleman, U.S.NG
(National Guard) (two), pistol sharpshooter. Sheet six: 18 badges,
including 1912, 1913 and other military decorations. Sheet 7: a).
One note on the American Red Cross letterhead states: Trier money.
Includes two coins (50 and 10) Kleingeldersatz marke, Stadt Trier.
b). 3rd Army insignia (A). c). Membership card to the American
National Red Cross. This certifies that Col. Clarence L. Test has
paid a total of $1 for annual membership and for local chapter work,
1925. d). Two crests: 7 e). One crest: T. f). One banner has a star
and the words: Service Over There. Clarence Lincoln Test was born in
Camden, New Jersey, in 1873. He moved to Austin about 1900 and
engaged in the real estate, cotton, and oil industries. He served as
assistant Austin postmaster under Jefferson Johnson and was a member
of the Texas National Guard from its origin. Test was a veteran of
the Spanish American War and World War I. Test died at Walter Reed
Hospital on May 5, 1925, and is buried in Arlington National
Cemetery.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0179 |
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Costume military uniform, 1950-1980,
cloth shirt: 31 in x 27.5 in; waistcoat: 26 in x 20.5 in; pants:
37 in x 16 in |
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[Costume military uniform / period of Bernardo de
Gálvez, a Spanish military figure fighting against the British
during the American Revolutionary War. Red pants, red vest and white
/ cream button-down shirt with lace running down the center. The
waistcoat has gold buttons and an adjustable belt, with two pockets.
Trousers have a red tie-up string on the bottom. Label: Cornejo,
Sastrería. Teatral y Cinematografic. Madrid. Talla 52.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0178 |
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Costume military uniform, 1950-1980,
cloth tailcoat: 40 in x 31 in x 0.5 in; leg pieces: 26.5 in x
10.75 in |
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[Costume military uniform / period of Bernardo de
Gálvez, a Spanish military figure fighting against the British
during the American Revolutionary War. Tan tailcoat with red and
gold trim with gold buttons. Sleeves have white lace around the
cuff. Leg pieces (beige-only) have buttons running down the side and
elastic for the foot. Waistcoat has a label: Label: Cornejo,
Sastrería. Teatral y Cinematografic. Madrid. Talla 52.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0040 |
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Costume military uniform, 1950-1980,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Costume military uniform / period of Bernardo de
Gálvez, a Spanish military figure fighting against the British
during the American Revolutionary War. 1) Black neckpiece (41). 2).
Black leather bootstraps, 2 pieces. 3). Wig: white hair with side
curls and a long black braid on the back. Also included is a single
hairpin with tufts of white hair.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0122 |
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Rug, 1900-1950,
fiber 16.5 in diameter |
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[Braided rug, circular. Green, purple, pink and
white.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0195 |
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Tablecloth, 1900-1950,
cloth 82 in x 84 in |
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[Tablecloth, white. Irregular shape with fluted
edges. This tablecloth was donated by the Richard Niles Graham
family.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0196 |
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Julia Ann Summers Wickline quilt, 1840-1842,
cloth 65 in x 80 in |
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[White background, blue piping around the edges.
Wedding ring design pattern. Viewed horizontally, there are three
rows of blue wreaths with a red flower in the center of each, the
petals of which are heart-shaped. Each row has four such
wreaths.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0214 |
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Handmade figurine, 1900-1950,
clay 5.5 in x 5.5 in |
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[Handmade figurine of a woman in a dark gray dress
and cap. Possibly made of clay.] |
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Small designer doll, 1900-1950,
cloth 6.75 in x 5.5 in x 7 in |
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[Powder puff holder with porcelain half-doll top.
Spanish dancer with a pink skirt that has pockets stitched along the
edge, designed to hold powder puffs. Includes three powder
puffs.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0194 |
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Designer's doll, 1849,
cloth 10.5 in x 16 in |
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[Designer's doll, wearing a blue dress, white
shirt and blue lacy bonnet on her head. Pinned under the skirt are
the bill and dress design. Bill letterh Gem Fabric and Sewing
Centers, Austin, TX. Dated: 06.27.1964. Items charged include crepe,
lace, ribbon etc for a total of $2.64. The dress design includes a
sketch of the doll and on top, is written: Plans for doll for state.
Signed, Oscilee Cooksey 06/01/1964. This doll was used by a
seamstress in Austin in 1849. The seamstress placed the doll in her
window to show the public the quality of her work. It was a gift to
Mrs. Pease, according to Richard Niles Graham, after Mrs. Pease had
admired it in the window. It was restored by Mrs. R.L. (Oscilee)
Cooksey, Austin. The original clothing is underneath the new
dress.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0202 |
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Window curtain, 1900-1950,
cloth 44 in x 41 in |
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[Window curtain. Floral print in brown, orange and
beige.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0214 |
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Doll, 1900-1950,
ceramic (material) 4.5 in x 3.5 in x 7 in |
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[Half-doll with a porcelain head and torso, and
peach-colored skirt. Doll is wearing a fanciful hat.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0230 |
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Lemon squeezer, 1850-1900,
wood (plant material) closed: 14 in x 3.2 in x 3 in; open: 27.5 in x 3 in x 3
in |
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[Large wooden lemon squeezer with the outline of a
lemon wedge on the inside. Lemon squeezer used by the Pease
family.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0129 |
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Coffeepot, 1890-1900,
ceramic (material) 10 in x 5.5 in x 9 in |
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[Coffeepot with matching lid. Imitation blue
willow pattern. Blue and gold border. Octagonal-shaped. R. No.
289457.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0209 |
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Milk pitcher, 1890-1900,
ceramic (material) 7 in x 5 in x 6.75 in |
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[Floral flow blue milk pitcher. Transferware. Blue
and white, with swirls of gold. Six legs. Printed on the bottom: 22,
Argyle Trademark, WH Grindley and Co., England, R.N. 289457,
F.B.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0212 |
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Cream pitcher, 1890-1900,
ceramic (material) 8 in x 3.5 in x 4 in |
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[Floral flow blue cream pitcher. Transferware.
Blue and white, with swirls of gold. Six legs. Printed on it: 31,
Argyle Trademark, RN 289457, FB.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0209 |
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Serving bowl with lid, 1890-1900,
ceramic (material) 10 in x 6.75 in x 5.2 in |
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[Floral flow blue covered tureen dish. Blue and
white, with swirls of gold. Printed on it: 18, Argyle Trademark, RN
289457, FB.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0149 |
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Coffee cups, 1890-1900,
ceramic (material) 4.5 in x 4 in x 2 in each |
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[Floral flow blue coffee cups, three pieces. Blue
and white, with swirls of gold. Printed on it: 37 Argyle Trademark,
RN 289457, FB.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0145 |
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Saucers, 1890-1900,
ceramic (material) 6 in diameter x 0.75 in height each |
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[Floral flow blue saucers, six pieces. Blue and
white, with swirls of gold. R. No. 289457. Three pieces have the 26
Argyle trademark, RN 289457, FB. One piece has the 51 trademark. One
piece has the six trademark and one piece is illegible.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0149 |
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Teacups, 1890-1900,
ceramic (material) 4 in x 3 in x 2.5 in each |
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[Floral flow blue teacups, two pieces. Blue and
white, with swirls of gold. Printed on it: 25 Argyle trademark, RN
289457, FB.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0148 |
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Plates, 1890-1900,
ceramic (material) 8.7 in x 0.7 in each |
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[Floral flow blue dinner plates, three pieces.
Blue and white, with swirls of gold. Two pieces have the Argyle
trademark, RN 289457, FB. Patented Feb. 2nd, 97 U.S.A.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0145 |
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Soup bowls, 1850-1900,
ceramic (material) 7.5 in x 1.25 in |
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[Romantic flow blue soup bowls, two pieces. Blue
and white, with swirls of gold. Depicts a woman with a musical
instrument on her lap, sitting in front of a man in a garden.
Printed on reverse: [illegible] England.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0148 |
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Perfume atomizer, 1850-1900,
glass (material) 2.75 in diameter x 6.5 in height |
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[Perfume atomizer, blue glass with gold trim. Long
stem. Gold-colored collar. Globe has a gold band around the waist.
Has "France" etched on the side. This perfume atomizer was
donated by the great-grandchildren of Governor and Mrs. E.M.
Pease.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0160 |
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Silver cup, 1857,
metal 3.75 in x 2.60 in x 3.5 in |
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[Silver cup, octagonal. Engraved: A token of
regard to little Master Villeneuve from his Friends, Mr. and Mrs.
Caldwell, June 21st, 1857. Stamped 397 on one side. Printed on the
base: H.P. Buckley, New Orleans. This silver cup was donated by the
great-grandchildren of Governor and Mrs. Elisha Marshall
Pease.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0210 |
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Bowl, 1850-1900,
ceramic (material) 6 in diameter x 3 in height |
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[Bowl. Orchid pink and white, with pink band
around rim. Depicts: The Mother design. Image of a mother holding a
small baby in her arms, with a young girl by her side in the
country.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0213 |
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Coffeepot, 1850-1900,
ceramic (material) 11 in x 5 in x 7.5 in |
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[Coffeepot with lid. Orchid pink and white, with
pink band around rim and base. Variant of The Mother design -
depicts a woman flanked by two children sitting in a garden. The lid
also has a pink band around the rim and shows a young woman in a
dancing pose. This coffeepot was donated by the great-grandchildren
of Governor and Mrs. Elisha Marshall Pease.] |
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Vase, 1850-1900,
ceramic (material) 5 in x 4.5 in x 5.75 in |
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[Tyg (three-handled) vase. Venetian rose glass
with gold trim, floral trim and gold-colored handles. This
three-handled venetian-type red glass goblet is believed to have
belonged to the Pease family. The purpose of the third handle was to
allow a servant to hand it to the master, who could thus grasp the
other two handles easily. It was donated by the great-grandchildren
of Governor and Mrs. Elisha Marshall Pease.] |
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Sugar bowl, 1850-1900,
ceramic (material) 7.5 in x 4.75 in x 6.5 in |
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[Sugar bowl with lid. Orchid pink and white, with
pink band around rim. Depicts a variation of The Mother design: a
woman holding an infant with a little girl by her side in a garden.
The lid also has a pink band around the rim and shows a young woman
seated in a garden with a basket in her lap.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0155a |
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Cups, 1850-1900,
ceramic (material) 4.3 in x 3.7 in x 2.7 in |
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[Cups, three pieces. Orchid pink and white, with
pink band around inner rim. Depicts a variation of The Mother
design. One side shows a woman holding an infant with a little girl
by her side in a garden. The other side shows a woman taking a walk
in a garden. These cups were donated by the great-grandchildren of
Governor and Mrs. Elisha Marshall Pease.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0154 |
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Soup bowl, 1850-1900,
ceramic (material) 7.25 in x 1.25 in height |
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[Soup bowl. Orchid pink and white, with pink band
around rim. Depicts The Thrush design: a boy and girl in a garden,
with a little girl playing on the ground. This soup bowl was donated
by the great-grandchildren of Governor and Mrs. Elisha Marshall
Pease.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0155a |
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Dessert dishes, 1850-1900,
ceramic (material) 5.25 in x 1.25 in |
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[Dessert dishes, four pieces. Orchid pink and
white with pink band around rim. Depicts The Mother's Grave design:
a man and a woman in front of a gravestone, with a small girl
holding the woman's hand. 986 is the only mark on the china. Pease
china donated by the great-grandchildren of Governor and Mrs. Elisha
Marshall Pease. Marshall Pease Graham recounts that it made the
children sad to eat out of the dishes in the Pease home because of
the bereaved depicted on the bowls. They hoped they would be broken,
but four survived.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0155 |
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Demitasse cups, 1850-1900,
ceramic (material) 3 in x 2.5 in x 2 in each |
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[Demitasse cups, hexagonal, three pieces. Each cup
stands on four small, gold-colored legs. Cup has alternating panels
of white and purple, with a gold design. Stylized gold-colored
handle. These cups were donated by the great-grandchildren of
Governor and Mrs. Elisha Marshall Pease.] |
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Demitasse saucers, 1850-1900,
ceramic (material) 4.75 in x 4.5 in x 0.75 in |
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[Demitasse saucers, hexagonal, four pieces. Three
cups have alternating panels of white and green with a gold design.
One cup has alternating panels of white and purple with a gold
design. These saucers were donated by the great-grandchildren of
Governor and Mrs. Elisha Marshall Pease.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0153 |
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Miniature pitcher, 1875-1900,
ceramic (material) 3.25 in x 2.25 in x 2.75 in |
|
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[Miniature pitcher, white with green and brown
handle. Glazed ceramic with applied matte-finish. Pattern of leaves
on a stem under the spout. Written on the bottom: Bewley 1880. This
souvenir was donated by the great-grandchildren of Governor and Mrs.
Elisha Marshall Pease.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0152 |
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Miniature red clay stein, 1880-1920,
clay 2 in x 1.5 in x 2 in |
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[Souvenir red clay stein, miniature. Depicts image
of deer, and two men on a hunting expedition with a rifle.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0210 |
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Vase, 1900-1950,
ceramic (material) 5 in x 5 in x 6.5 in |
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[Ceramic vase, goose-shaped. Off-white.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0152 |
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Conch, 1900-1950,
shell (animal material) 4.25 in x 3.25 in x 2.5 in |
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[Conch.] |
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Teacup, 1880-1920,
ceramic (material) 4 in x 3.5 in x 2 in |
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[Teacup. White with flower decals on the outside.
Wide mint-green band on the inside with six ovals and a floral
pattern.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0153 |
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Plates, 1920-1960,
ceramic (material) 3 in diameter x 0.5 in height |
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[Small green plates, three pieces. Possibly
stoneware.] |
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Milk pitchers, 1920-1960,
ceramic (material) 3 in x 2 in x 2 in |
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[Small milk pitchers, three pieces. Possibly
stoneware.] |
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Paperweight, American Bicentennial in Texas, 1876,
glass (material) 5.5 in x 4 in x 1.25 in |
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[Frosted glass paperweight, oval-shaped, clear.
Depicts pressed intaglio image of Memorial Hall. In center, around
Memorial Hall, inscribed into the underside: 1776. 1876. Memorial
Hall.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0032 |
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Spectacles, 1880-1920,
metal 4 in x 1 in x 0.5 in |
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[Spectacles, French, in a case possibly made of
wood. Black in color with a gold motif.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0229 |
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Bandana, 1880-1920,
cloth 47 in x 5.25 in |
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[Bandana, worn by a Mexican officer as part of
uniform. Green, white and red with golden-brown tassels.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0197 |
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Sewing basket, 1850-1900,
cane (plant material) 12 in x 9.5 in x 9.5 in |
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[Sewing basket, cane. Colorful design of flowers,
tree, mountains, human figures and house. Has a handle and flap.
Initials on the base: J.P. (Julia Pease?). Julia Maria Pease, the
second of three daughters of Lucadia Christiana (Niles) and Elisha
Marshall Pease, was born on March 14, 1853, in Brazoria, Texas. When
her father was elected governor that same year, the family moved to
Austin; in 1856 they occupied the newly completed Governor's
Mansion. In 1859 Governor Pease purchased from James B. Shaw an
estate northwest of Austin with a mansion, Woodlawn, built by Austin
architect Abner Hugh Cook. It was there that Julia lived most of her
life. Carrie Pease Graham, Julia's older sister, died in 1882, and
Julia and her mother reared Carrie's three children. When Governor
Pease died in 1883, Julia became manager of his considerable estate.
She died on January 19, 1918, in Austin, and is buried in Oakwood
Cemetery.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0214 |
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Base for a jar, 1850-1900,
glass (material) 3.25 in diameter x 4 in height |
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[Base, possibly for a glass candy jar,
transparent. Top is missing. Pattern of vertical stripes,
alternating etched diamond pattern and recessed stripes. Probably
not pressed glass.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0152 |
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Weapon, 1800-1900,
stone (worked rock) 3.75 in x 2.25 in x 2 in |
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[Sharpened green blade with a wooden handle. A
half-inch band of rough wood surrounds the stone ax, the broken half
is shaved smooth. The stone cutting edge is of dark green stone with
curved cutting edge. Held in place with what could possible be dried
clay.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0109 |
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Shears used by Colonel George Durham, 1830-1840,
metal 7 in x 2.75 in x 0.5 in |
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[Shears with black handle. Handwritten on one
side: 117-7-80T. These shears were used by Colonel George Durham,
Republic of Texas, Chief Clerk in the Comptroller's Office, in the
financial affairs of the Republic of Texas in Houston's second
administration. They were also used by Mrs. Price Daniel in the
ribbon cutting ceremony for the dedication of the State Archives and
Library Building, April 10, 1962.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0228 |
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Holster, 1880-1930,
organic material 10.5 in x 4 in x 1 in |
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[Holster, Ranger. Brown leather. Front has the
imprint of a cactus. Stamped on the back: 38 102.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0034 |
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Pen, Price Daniel, 1957,
metal 5.75 in x 0.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Pen with a gold and white bone handle. Etched on
the stem: Fairchild 5. Etched on the nib: No. 4. This pen was used
by Governor Price Daniel to sign the Archives and Library Building
Act in 1957.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0033 |
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Texas Ranger badges, 1937-1962,
metal 1.75 in diameter |
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[Circular badges, three pieces. Badge one:
Silver-colored badge with a blue circle in the center. The circle
has a star and letters that spell Texas. Silver rim has the words:
Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers. Badge two:
Silver-colored badge with a circle in the middle. The circle has a
star and letters that spell Texas. Silver rim has the words:
Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers. Badge three:
Silver-colored badge with a suspended star in the center with the
word Texas. Bottom of rim has the word Ranger. Plating on top part
of the rim has worn away.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0154 |
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Jewelry box, 1900-1950,
ceramic (material) 4 in x 2.75 in |
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[Decorative box with lid, round. Mauve with shell
roses on the lid. #2218B/1509/1489 written on the base. Germany
stamped on the bottom.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0224 |
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Bottle, 1900-1950,
glass (material) 2.5 in diameter x 10 in height |
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[Crystal bottle. Wild flower pattern etched on
body, starburst pattern. Facetted stopper.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0152 |
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Lid, 1920-1960,
ceramic (material) 2.75 in x 2.75 in x 2 in |
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[Unidentified lid. Cream-colored ceramic with
bluebird pattern. No base.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0075 |
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Powder horn, Revolution, 1864,
horn (animal material) horn: 8 in x 2.25 in x 2 in; strap: 61 in
length |
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[Powder horn with an attached leather strap and
pick / powder measure. Etched on the pick: JMD, 1864.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0181 |
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Ark of the Covenant Box, 1836,
wood (plant material) not yet measured |
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[Wooden box with attached lid, dark brown. Oak
with a walnut veneer. Box has a brown knob and keylock on the front.
Handwritten on the inside of the lid: This box was made by Mr. John
M. Gould, and by him presented to R.R. Peebles of Austin County,
Texas, out of materials taken from a house in Washington, Texas,
wherein sat the General Convention which on the day of __ March A.D.
1836 unanimously resolved and declared that the Political Relations
heretofore existing between the General Govmt. of Mexico and her
Texan Colony were, for just causes and substantial reasons, from
that day and hour, considerately, formally and eternally ended,
which Declaration of Independence, thus and then made and
proclaimed, was gloriously verified and substantiated, vi et armis,
on the Plain of San Jacinto, April 21, A.D. 1836. R.R.P.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0150 |
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Box, 1860-1910,
ceramic (material) 6 in x 3.2 in x 1.75 in |
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[Oval box (white) with lid (pale green). Possibly
hand painted design.] |
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Decorative box with lid, 1860-1910,
ceramic (material) 4.5 in x 3 in |
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[Circular box (white) with lid (pale green).
Possibly hand painted design.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0104 |
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Lucas Oil Well button, 1896,
metal 10.25 in x 5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Button, white. Obverse: Image of an oil well.
Legend: Lucas Oil Well, Beaumont, Texas, January 10-'01. Reverse:
Allied Trades Union Label Council, Newark. Buttons made by the
Whitehead and Hong Co., Newark, NJ, U.S.A. at April 14, 1896, July
21, 1896. Anthony F. Lucas, the leading United States expert on salt
dome formations at the time, led the first successful effort for oil
drilling on Spindletop Hill, south of Beaumont, that resulted in the
Lucas geyser on January 10, 1901. The geyser, found at a depth of
1,139 feet, blew a stream of oil over 100 feet high until it was
capped nine days later and flowed an estimated 100,000 barrels a
day, marking the birth of the modern petroleum industry.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0137 |
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Dueling pistols, Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, 1800-1830,
metal 13.5 in x 6 in x 1.5 in |
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[Dueling pistols, two pieces. The pistols are each
constructed of the same materials, wood and two types of metal
possibly silver and an iron-based metal though no further analysis
has been done. The pistols have a single barrel with a percussion
cap firing system. The base of the pistol is made out of wood with
designs carved into the wood of the handle. The barrel of the gun is
made out of an iron-based metal. The trigger is made out of silver
with engraved designs. There is also a silver cap underneath the
handle. Etched in gold on the barrel and side of both: C. Schilling
in Mehlis. This pair of dueling pistols was once the property of
General (and subsequently President of the Republic of Texas)
Mirabeau B. Lamar. They are believed to have been used in the battle
of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. The pistols were made by hand as an
identical pair.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0152 |
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Vase, 1900-1940,
ceramic (material) 1.75 in x 1 in x 3 in |
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[Souvenir vases, miniature, two pieces. Light
green decoration with ceramic roses. Printed on the bottom:
Germany.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0150 |
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Pitcher, 1900-1920,
ceramic (material) 3 in x 2.5 in x 4.25 in |
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[Pitcher, cobalt blue with gold trim. Image of
Coryell County Courthouse, Gatesville, Texas. Stylized spout
resembles flower petals. Hallmark Wheelock. Made for Honeycut and
Jenkins. Germany.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0144 |
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Platter, 1900-1950,
glass (material) 12 in diameter x 2 in height |
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[Cut-glass circular platter, hexagonal.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0050 |
|
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Vase, 1920-1960,
ceramic (material) 6 in x 2 in x 7.75 in |
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|
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[Vase, green, oriental design. Fu dog on left,
foot poised over a globe.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0212 |
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Pottery jar, 1920-1960,
ceramic (material) 7 in diameter x 5 in height |
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[Pottery jar with handles. Onion-shaped and light
green in color. Matte finish glaze.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0160 |
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Napkin ring, 1892,
metal 1.75 in x 1.75 in |
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[Silver napkin ring, circular, with etchings that
commemorate the centennial of the discovery of America. Engraved:
1492, Columbian Exposition, 1892.] |
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Salt or pepper shaker, 1930-1960,
metal 2.5 in x 7 in |
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[Silver salt or pepper shaker with an hour-glass
shaped body. Printed on the bottom: Made in Italy, IFS Ltd.] |
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Dessert bowl, 1930-1960,
metal 3 in diameter x 3 in height |
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[Silver sugar / dessert bowl with blue glass/
plastic insert. Printed on the bottom: Made in Italy, IFS Ltd. The
item appears to be partially made of glass and plastic but this has
not been verified.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0203 |
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Holsters, 1900-1950,
organic material a. 15 in x 5 in x 5 in (folded); b. 15 in x 7.5 in x 6 in
(folded) |
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[Holsters, leather, two pieces.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0071 |
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Newspaper, 1865,
paper (fiber product) folded: 10.25 in x 3.5 in |
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[New York Herald
newspaper, April 15, 1865. Handwritten on an inside page:
Assassination of Lincoln.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0050 |
|
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Figure of monk, 1920-1970,
wood (plant material) 5 in x 4 in x 8.5 in |
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[Wooden figure of a monk. Monk has his head
lowered, and is reading a book.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0226 |
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Wedding dress, Lucadia Pease, 1850,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Silk wedding dress, white, floor-length. Broad
curved collar, cap sleeves and a basque bodice with boning sewn into
it. The bodice closes in the back with hook and eye fasteners sewn
into the underside of the fabric at the folded edge. Around the
front and sides of the waist, an elaborate belt of silk connects the
bodice and skirt. The belt does not close around the full
circumference of the waist. Additional fabric was sewn underneath
the closure, probably to enlarge the skirt of the dress with a
bustle underneath. The skirt extends in a round bell-like shape to
the floor. Due to the large amount of fabric in the skirt, it is
probable that a hoop skirt would have been worn under this skirt to
provide full support for its large shape. Also included are white
gloves and white shoes. The wedding dress belonged to Lucadia
Christiana Pease. She wore it when she married Elisha Marshall Pease
in Poquonock, Connecticut, in 1850.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0068 |
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Tray, 1930-1960,
metal 10 in x 6 in x 0.5 in |
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[Tray, brass. Oriental dragon and cloud design
etched on surface.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0051 |
|
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Fan paddle, 1930-1960,
cloth 11 in x 7.5 in x 0.2 in |
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[Fan paddle, fabric, embroidered. Obverse:
Oriental design with two figures holding bowls of food. Reverse has
plain green lining. Overall design in green, black, blue, and
red.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0067 |
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Wooden shoes, 1930-1960,
wood (plant material) 8.5 in x 3 in x 2 in |
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[Wooden shoes, red, two pieces. Women's variety.
Pointy toes.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0060 |
|
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Tray, 1920-1960,
wood (plant material) 15 in x 9.25 in x 1.5 in |
|
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[Wooden tray. Brown with blue oval shapes.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0171 |
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Texas state seal plaque, 1900-1950,
wood (plant material) 14.5 in x 15 in x 1.5 in |
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[Wooden plaque, bell shaped (inverted) with a
metal wreath and Lone Star.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0170 |
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Texas state seal plaque, 1900-1950,
wood (plant material) 17.5 in x 15.5 in x 1.5 in |
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[Wooden plaque, bell shaped (inverted) with a
metal wreath and Lone Star.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0054 |
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Paper banner, 1983-1987,
paper (fiber product) 91 in x 35 in |
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[Paper banner, red. Handwritten: To a special
governor from special children. Contains letters addressed to
Governor Mark White from students at Murchison Junior High
School.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0058 |
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T-shirt, 1983,
cloth folded: 9 in x 10.5 in x 1.5 in |
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[T-shirt, orange. Printed on the front: Murchison
Matadors are Rolling (wheelchair basketball), 1983. Label states:
Size XL, 46-48. This t-shirt was presented to Governor Mark White by
the Murchison Junior High School, Austin, Texas.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0056 |
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License plate, 1980,
metal 12 in x 6 in x 0.25 in |
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[License plate: Mark W. White, Attorney General,
Texas, 1980.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0052 |
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Plate commemorating inauguration of Governor Mark White, 1983,
ceramic (material) 10.25 in diameter x 1 in height |
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[Plate, white. Obverse: Image of the Governor's
Mansion and the state of Texas. Printed: Governor Mark Wells White,
Lt. Governor William P. Hobby. Inauguration January 18, 1983. Also
printed: Exclusive design by The Bonnie Bagatelle, Dallas, Texas.
This plate was presented to Governor Mark White by Rosalynn Carter,
Mental Health Association, Texas on April 27, 1983. The plate
commemorates the inauguration of Governor Mark Wells White and Lt.
Governor William P. Hobby, in January 18, 1983.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0053 |
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Tie pin, 1983-1987,
metal 1 in x 1 in x 0.5 in |
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[Gold tie tack or lapel pin in the shape of Texas.
Engraved: MWW. This tie pin was donated to Governor Mark White by
Vesta Rea-Gaubert, Director, Howard Needles Tammen and Bergendoff
Texas.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0056 |
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Bracelet, 1983-1987,
metal 8 in x 2 in x 0.5 in |
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[Worldwide Gems bracelet, genuine gemstones. Has
the following gemstones: Amethyst (Mexico), Tiger Eye (Africa),
Agate (Mexico), Petrified Wood (Arizona), Apache tear (Arizona), and
Jasper (Colorado). This bracelet was donated to Mrs. Linda Gale
White, wife of Governor Mark White, during his term in
office.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0057 |
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Record by Kay L. Gale to Governor Mark White, 1983-1987,
plastic (organic material) 7.2 in diameter |
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[Record. Kay L. Gale Presents, When the
Bluebonnets Begin to Grow. Words and music by: Kay L. Gale. Sung by
Kay L. Gale. Side one 45 RPM. Let Men Live in a Better Tomorrow.
Side two: 45 RPM. Handwritten on the record: To Governor Mark White
of Texas and to his lovely wife, two wonderful people who love this
great state of Texas. Kay L. Gale.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0059 |
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Sand dollar, 1983,
organic material not yet measured |
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[Painted sand dollar. Obverse: Rural scene of a
cabin and two trees in the foreground. Artist's signature: Nellie
'83. Reverse: Handwritten in red: God bless you. To Mark and Linda
Gale White, Governor and First Lady of Texas, January 1983. From
Nelda Curtis.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0053 |
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Necktie, 1983-1987,
cloth total in length: 54 in; folded: 7.5 in x 3.5 in x 1.5
in |
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[Tie, blue with orange dolphins. Label on tie:
Creative neckwear RN 16556 and All silk. This tie was donated to
Governor Mark White by Leonard Baylock, Chairman of the Board, Lone
Star Airways.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0057 |
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Book, 1983,
paper (fiber product) 8.25 in x 11 in x 0.25 in |
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[Book. Titled: Volume II, The Best of the
Duck Book, Common Sense Economics. Printing date:
March 1983. Published by: Robert White Inc., PO Box 1928, Cocoa, FL
32922. Handwritten on the cover: 3/23/83. From Harry E. Haney, 1003
Parkview, Dallas, TX 95223. This book was given to Governor Mark
White by Harry E. Haney.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0053 |
|
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Key to the city of Port Arthur, 1983-1987,
metal 2 in x 0.75 in x 0.1 in |
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[Gold-colored key in a small box with a
transparent lid. Key has a blue framed circle with the state of
Texas outline on it. On the back of the box there is a sticker:
Energy City. The key to the city of Port Arthur, was presented by
Bernis Sadler, mayor, to Governor Mark White.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0138 |
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Vest, Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, 1820-1860,
cloth 17 in x 22 in |
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[Vest with detail work. Vest is constructed out of
cotton, leather and needlework, although a fiber analysis was not
conducted to confirm this. The cotton has the characteristic dull
sheen and soft, grainy texture of cotton. The leather has a rough
texture, dull sheen, and is heavy. The needlework has thread that is
embroidered through a straw canvas. The straw has the characteristic
stiff texture, flexibility, and is yellow. The vest has a rounded
collar, no sleeves and is waist-length. It is fabricated where a
piece of needlework comprises the two front panels. Different
colored threads are embroidered through the straw canvas in various
designs. The back of the vest is comprised of cotton. The vest is
lined with cotton and leather. The cotton comprises most of the
lining while the leathers lines the edges of the vest. The vest has
a rounded collar made of needlework and a piece of leather. The vest
closes from the front with several buttonholes. These buttons have
been removed for possible reuse. On the back of the vest, there is a
metal buckle that closes the martingale tie on the lower back. This
buckle is made from an iron-based material, possibly steel. The
buckle has red-colored rust; this indicates that it is made from
iron or plain carbon steel. This vest was once the property of
Mirabeau B. Lamar, President of the Republic of Texas,
1838-1841.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0055 |
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Banner, 1980-1990,
cloth 36 in x 59 in |
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[Nylon banner, circular, with appliqué
resembling the Lone Star Flag. This banner is from the Mark White
records.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0176 |
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Platter from Lions Club International to Governor Mark White, 1985,
metal not yet measured |
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[Silver platter, circular, in a large red velvet
box from Lions Club International. Rim of platter has pattern of
grapes and leaves. Sunken center with flags of the Republic of China
and the United States, and logo of the Lions Club. Obverse: Legend
(in English and Chinese): To Mr. Mark White, Governor of Texas. All
Men are Brothers. Dr. David S.K. Kung, Council Chairman, Multiple
District 300, Lions Club Int'l, Republic of China, June 18,
1985.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0061 |
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Human bones, 1830-1890,
organic material a). 4.2 in x 2.5 in x 1.5 in; b). 4.5 in x 3 in x 2 in; c).
4 in x 1 in x 0.5 in; d). 3 in x 2.2 in x 2 in; e). 4.2 in x 1.2 in
x 1 in; f). 1.5 in x 1 in x 1 in |
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[Human bones, six pieces. The bones were plowed up
in a field six miles south of Elgin, Texas, in 1892.] |
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Fossilized mollusks, Cretaceous Period,
shell (animal material) group one: largest is 1.5 in x 1.5 in x 0.75 in; smallest
is 1 in x 0.75 in x 0.25 in; group two: largest is 1.5 in x 1.25 in
x 1 in; smallest is 0.25 in x 0.25 in x 0.2 in; group three: 2 in x
2 in x 1.5 in; group four: large one is 4 in x 2.5 in x 2 in; small
one is 2 in x 1 in x 1 in; group five: 4 in x 3 in x 2.75
in |
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[Fossilized mollusks, five groups. Group one: Five
pieces. Group two: Nine pieces. Group three: One piece. Group four:
Two pieces. Group five: One piece. These fossilized mollusks were
collected in a railroad cut-about, one mile north of Boerne,
Texas.] |
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Lock of hair from the head of William Clarke Quantrill, 1864,
organic material 5.75 in x 4.25 in x 0.75 in |
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[Lock of hair, blond / white, placed within a
wooden frame. Note in the front of the frame states: Lock of hair of
Wm. Clarke Quantrill, the chief of guerilla warfare. Sticker on the
back of the frame: C.M. Miller, fine picture framing, 318116,
Austin, Texas.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0062 |
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Iron knuckles, 1850-1925,
metal 4 in x 2.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Iron knuckles, with four finger holds. These iron
knuckles were found near the old cistern on the grounds of the
temporary Capitol at 11th and Congress in 1928.] |
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Dames of Auxiliary badge, 1846,
metal 3.5 in x 1.75 in x 0.01 in |
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[Shield-shaped pinback badge, brass, attached to a
ribbon. Ribbon has three vertical lines of red, white, and blue
(faded and fraying). Inscribed on the pinback bar: Dames of 1846
Auxiliary Mexican War Veterans. Obverse: Tobasco; Vera Cruz; Palo
Alto; Buena Vista; Cerro Gordo; Churubusco; Chepultepec; San
Pascual. Image of a ship on the top left corner, weapons in the
middle and a cannon on the top right. The center depicts a wreath
around cactus and shrubs, and a palace. Etched: 1846, Scott, Perry,
Taylor. A row of stars outline the sides of the medal. Etched on the
reverse of the shield: 01. The Dames of 1846 was founded in Fort
Worth, Texas, in 1901 by Mrs. M. Moore Murdock. Mrs. Murdock was the
secretary of the active Texas Mexican War Veterans. The membership
of the Dames of 1846 was made up of the wives and daughters of
Mexican War veterans. The Dames of 1846 continued in existence until
Mrs. Murdock's death in 1932. The auxiliary badge is similar to the
veteran's badge, although slightly smaller. Each badge, made by the
Baltimore firm of J. Arthur Limerick, was numbered on the reverse.
Fewer than 400 of these badges were made for the organization that
at no time exceeded 350 members. This badge is number 01, as
evidenced by the number etched on the reverse of the badge.] |
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Iron rail, 1858,
metal 3.5 in x 3.5 in x 0.3 in |
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[Flat bottom iron rail with a foot, web and head.
Cross-section of a wrought iron rail shipped from England to
Liberty, Texas, in 1858 for a road that was never built. By 1924,
when the rails were recovered, they were from 18 to 24 feet below
the surface.] |
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Relic of the Galveston storm of 1900, 1900,
cloth 2.5 in x 1 in x 0.75 in |
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[Window shade, fabric, is rolled up and tied.
Fabric is stained. Window shade piece from the residence of Mr.
J.M.O. Menard, during the Galveston storm in 1900. This relic is a
part of one of the drawing room shades. It was torn almost entirely
from the roller and twisted by the wind into this small roll to
within a few inches of the stick, the stick being broken into pieces
from one to three inches in length. J.M. Odin Menard was a
well-known man in the public and business affairs of
Galveston.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0064 |
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Powder horn used in the Mexican War, 1840-1850,
horn (animal material) 7.75 in x 2.5 in x 2.5 in |
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[Powder horn, open on both ends. Powder horn used
by Richard Redman, Quitman's Command, during the Mexican
War.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0062 |
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Revolver cylinder, pepperbox type, 1850-1910,
metal 2.2 in diameter x 2 in height |
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[Revolver cylinder containing eight chambers. This
revolver cylinder was found on the banks of the Colorado River, 16
miles from Austin, in 1913.] |
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Unexploded shell of Howell's battery, Cabin Creek, 1864,
metal 1 in x 0.5 in x 1 in |
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[Grooved shell with ridged base. Unexploded shell
shot by Howell's Battery, Gano's Brigade, Maxey's Division,
Confederate soldiers army at the Battle of Cabin Creek, Cherokee
Indian Nation (now Oklahoma) on September 20, 1864.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0065 |
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Sundial, 1791, 1876,
metal 8 in x 8 in x 4 in |
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[Square metal base with a circle etched within.
The circle forms the clock and has numbers in roman numerals etched
along the circumference. At the head of the clock are the words: Ed
x Walton. Below is a stylized image of the sun with eyes, nose and a
mouth. Also etched on the sun is 1719. It bears the dates 1719 and
1876. Inscribed below the roman numerals: Presented to the State of
Texas by W. Walton of Bosque Co., Nov. 19, 1894, through Al Musgrove
and deposited in the State Library. Borrowed from the Dept. of
Statistics and History by the Superintendant of Public Buildings and
Grounds, September 22, 1904. This sundial was used in 1719. The
creator's signature is on one corner: W. Walton, 1876. There are
four holes along the corners of the metal base. This sundial is
believed to have once been securely fastened to a granite pedestal
at the south entrance of the Capitol building.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0062 |
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Grapeshot, 1846,
metal 2 in diameter |
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[Grapeshot. This grapeshot was picked up near the
north door of Bishop's Palace, Monterrey, Mexico, in 1894. It was
supposed to have been used by the forces of General Zachary Taylor
at Monterey, Mexico, September 1846. It is also referred to as one
of Taylor's pills.] |
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Grapeshot, Battle of Resaca de la Palma, 1846,
metal 1.2 in diameter each |
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[Grapeshot, two pieces. This grapeshot was picked
up by General Thomas Scurry, in December 1902, on the Resaca de la
Palma battlefield about three miles from the city of Brownsville,
Texas. The grapeshot was probably fired during the engagement. The
battle of Resaca de la Palma was the second engagement of the
Mexican War. It was fought on May 9, 1846, a few miles north of
Matamoros, Tamaulipas, the day after the retreat of the Mexican army
at Palo Alto.] |
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Horseshoe, Battle of Resaca de la Palma, 1846,
metal 6.5 in x 5.5 in x 0.75 in |
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[Horseshoe. This horseshoe was picked up by
General Thomas Scurry, in December 1902, on the Resaca De La Palma
battlefield about three miles from the city of Brownsville, Texas.
The horseshoe, considering its size and shape, was evidently from
one of General Taylor's cavalry horses of that battle, which was
fought May 9, 1846. The battle of Resaca de la Palma was the second
engagement of the Mexican War. It was fought on May 9, 1846, a few
miles north of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, the day after the retreat of
the Mexican army at Palo Alto.] |
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Medal from the King of Italy to the State of Texas, 1908,
metal 1.5 in diameter x 4.7 in length, with ribbon; in box: 2.75
in x 3.5 in |
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[Silver medal in box. Box is blue with a beige
leather top, on which is printed the crest and crowd of EV. Medal is
attached to a ribbon with three vertical lines: white, green, and
white. Obverse: Portrait of a man turned to the left. Legend along
the side: Vittorio Emanvele III. Reverse: Wreath along the
circumference of the medal. Inscribed in the center: Terramoto 28
Dicembre 1908 in Calabria E IN Sicilia. This medal was awarded to
the State of Texas by the King of Italy in recognition of the aid
rendered to the sufferers of the earthquake in Calabria and Sicily
in 1908. On December 28, 1908, at about 5:20 a.m., an earthquake
struck the city of Messina in Sicily. Reggio Calabria on the Italian
mainland also suffered heavy damage. The ground shook for some 30-40
seconds, and the destruction was felt within a 300 km radius.
Moments after, a 40-foot tsunami struck nearby coasts causing even
more devastation. It is estimated that 93% of the structures in
Messina were destroyed and some 70,000 residents were
killed.] |
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Union cavalry pistol, 1862,
metal 13.7 in x 5.2 in x 1.2 in |
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[Pistol with wooden handle and a brass oval plate,
blank, in the center. The left side of the handle still has the
brass plate. However it is missing on the right side. Serial number
under the barrel: 9612 or 9611. Also etched under the barrel and
trigger: TCM. On the side: UD 022. Arbor pin surrounded by metal
thread. United States non-commissioned officer's cavalry pistol
captured in 1862 in Missouri by J.G. McCoy of the Confederate States
Army Infantry service. The United States Army officer and two others
were eating dinner at a farmhouse at the time they were taken
prisoners by McCoy and six other Confederate soldiers who were out
from camp and looking for something to eat.] |
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Marble from the temporary Capitol, 1883,
stone (worked rock) 0.75 in diameter |
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[Round, glossy marble in tones of red, brown and
white. Marble from the cornerstone of the temporary Texas State
Capitol in Austin.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0063 |
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Cup and cufflinks, 1865,
metal a). 5.5 in x 4.5 in x 2.5 in; b). 0.75 in diameter x 0.25
in |
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[Cup and cufflinks, two pieces. Cup, blue and
white, with a blue band around the rim on the inside. Floral
pattern. The outside depicts a rural scene with tall swaying trees.
Printed on the bottom: Copeland, Spode's Tower, England. Cufflinks
are round, brass. Items are from the John H. Reagan Prison
Dinnerware used by Postmaster General of the Confederate States John
H. Reagan while in prison at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor,
Massachusetts, from May 25 to October 12, 1865.] |
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Knife, spoon and fork, 1865,
metal a). 11 in x 1 in x 0.6 in; b). 6.5 in x 1.25 in x 1 in; c).
7.5 in x 0.75 in x 0.25 in |
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[Knife, spoon and fork. Knife has a bone handle.
Etched on the blade: W.R. Stammers, 20 Strand, London. Spoon has a
pointy, oval mouth. Fork is slim with a brown handle. Items are from
the John H. Reagan Prison Dinnerware used by Postmaster General of
the Confederate States John H. Reagan while in prison at Fort
Warren, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, from May 25 to October 12,
1865.] |
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Plate and saucer, 1865,
ceramic (material) saucer: 6.5 in x 1; plate: 10 in x 1.25 in |
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[Dinner plate and saucer, blue and white. Dinner
plate is light blue and white, with a broad floral pattern around
the rim. The center depicts a stately house with trees in the
foreground. Stamped on the bottom: Ironstone IV Rd UR 226, Roselle,
J. Meir & Son. The saucer is dark blue and white, with fluted
edges and a floral pattern around the rim. The center depicts a
fortress and a moat in a rural setting. Items are from the John H.
Reagan Prison Dinnerware used by Postmaster General of the
Confederate States John H. Reagan while in prison at Fort Warren,
Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, from May 25 to October 12,
1865.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0064 |
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Buffalo horns, 1850-1920,
horns (animal components) a). 7.5 in x 5 in x 2.5 in; b). 8 in x 4.5 in x 1.75
in |
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[Buffalo horns, two pieces. These buffalo horns
were found on the plains of Texas.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0090 |
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Cannonball, Sunshine Ranch, 1836,
metal not yet measured |
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[Cannonball. This cannonball was found on the
Sunshine Ranch, six miles from the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas. It
weighs about 20 pounds.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0064 |
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Billfold, 1862,
organic material 6.5 in x 3.75 in x 0.25 in |
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[Leather billfold, brown, with a slim flap that
goes around the waist vertically to secure it closed. Handwritten on
the top: Confederate soldier's relic. Reverse has a pattern on it,
including two oval shapes. Handwritten on the top inside flap:
Bought from a Yankee prisoner at Cahalia, where 900 of them are in
prison—taken at Shiloh. They are of Prentise's Brigade.
Handwritten on the lower side of the flap: Bought off a soldier of
the B.M. Prentise's Brigade. Captured at Shiloh and held prisoner at
Salvia, Alabama.] |
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Fan, 1845,
paper (fiber product) folded: 12 in x 3 in x 1.5 in; open: 12 in x 23
in |
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[Folding fan. The sticks are made of ivory, carved
(open work), enameled in purple, blue and black, and inlaid enameled
with silver. The upper (outside) portion is of dark paper, mostly in
black and silver. Painted on one side: a lake on which floats a
gondola-like boat filled with a pleasure party while there are two
dancing girls on the shore, one with a tambourine in hand, and a
garland of flowers adorning both their dresses. Painted on the other
side: A larger scene on the seashore marked by a small sailing
vessel and row boats, groups of men and women on the near shore, and
mountains, castles and trees in the distance. This fan belonged to
Mrs. Annie Santee, née Goodrich, of Towanda, Pennsylvania. It
is a relic of the Mexican War of 1846-1848. When the city of Mexico
was captured by the American troops, the soldiers plundered the
palace and this fan was one of the treasures carried off by a young
boy, an orphan, who had been raised by a lady in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania. On his return, he presented the fan to his
benefactress. Her son, S.T. Jones of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
presented it to Mrs. Santee, who was then a young girl, Miss Annie
Goodrich. In 1908, Mrs. Santee gave it in charge of Mrs. S.M. Huber
who in turn sent it by Mrs. W.D. Cleveland Jr., to be given to Mrs.
A.B. Looscan.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0105 |
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Mexican War veterans reunion ribbons and medals, 1903-1909,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Mexican War veterans reunion ribbons and
medals.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0218 |
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Bullet mold, 1840-1870,
metal 2.5 in diameter |
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[Mexican bullet mold, dual cavity for round and
grooved ball cavities.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0152 |
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Candleholder, 1987,
ceramic (material) 4 in diameter x 4 in height |
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[Candleholder, blue-green, white-yellow pattern.
Has three handles / legs and three parts, including a base,
candleholder and lid. Imari-type design. Marked on base
To6/1987/Prance (France?).] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0103 |
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Dodson Flag, replica, 1970-1990,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Rectangular banner with blue ribbon along the
left two corners. Left side is dark blue with a white star, center
is white and right side is red. The original Dodson flag was
designed by Sarah Bradley Dodson, wife of Archelaus Dodson, for the
Harrisburg Volunteers. The original flew over the hall where the
first Constitutional Convention met at Washington-on-the-Brazos on
March 1, 1836. This design is considered to be the first Lone Star
flag, the precursor to the present day state flag.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0064 |
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Flint arrow points from an Indian camp, 7000 BCE-200 CE,
stone (worked rock) a). 2.75 in x 1.75 in x 0.25 in; b). 2.25 in x 1.5 in x
0.25 in; c). 1.5 in x 1.25 in; d). 1.25 in x 1 in; 2 in x 1 in; e).
2.5 in x 1.5 in; f). 2 in x 1 in; g). 4.5 in x 2 in; h). 5.5 in x 2
in |
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[Flint arrow points, nine pieces. Arrowheads are
varied: side-notched, lanceolate, and corner and straight-stemmed.
These arrow points were gathered in an Indian camp, one mile west of
Blanco, Texas.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0065 |
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Fossilized flounder, Cretaceous Period,
rock (inorganic material) 12.5 in x 5 in x 1.25 in |
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[Fossilized flounder, with a small round hole on
one end. This stone, probably a fossilized flounder, was plowed up
on the old Lester place one-half mile southeast of Lavernia, Fannin
County, Texas, in the spring of 1907.] |
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World's Columbian Exposition medal given to Texas Women's World's
Exhibition Association, 1893,
metal 3.75 in diameter x 0.5 in height |
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[Aluminum case with medal, bronze. Obverse Legend:
Christopher Colvmbus Oct XII MCCCCXCII. Image: Christopher Columbus
landing in America. Reverse Legend: World's Columbian Exposition in
Commemoration of the four hundredth anniversary of the landing of
Columbus MDCCCXCII MDCCCXCIII. To Woman's World's Fair Association.
Reverse legend is on a plaque with two angels flanking a globe. Two
lit torches around a plaque are on the sides, and ship is shown on
the bottom. Artists: Charles E. Barber and Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Bronze medal awarded by the management of the World's Columbian
Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1893 to the Texas Women's World's
Exhibition Association for its literary exhibit.] |
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Fountain pen, 1908,
metal 9 in x 0.25 in x 0.25 in |
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[Fountain pen with a brown wooden stem and a metal
nib. Printed in white: 3. Eagle Pencil C2. New York pat'd. Image of
a crown. Pen used by President Theodore Roosevelt when he signed the
Act of Congress granting pensions to Texas Rangers of 1855-1860.
Date of the signature: May 30, 1908. The act pensioned the surviving
officers and enlisted men of the Texas volunteers employed in the
defense of the frontier of Texas against Mexican marauders and
Indian depredations from 1855 to 1860, inclusive. United States
Congressional serial set, Issue 6322.] |
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Plaque for the Pan-Pacific International Exposition, 1915,
metal 8.5 in x 6.75 in x 0.5 in |
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[Bronze plaque in a box. Etched on plaque:
Presented to the State of Texas by the Panama-Pacific International
Exposition to commemorate the dedication of the Texas State
Building, March second, 1915, San Francisco.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0066 |
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Medal for the Panama Pacific International Exposition, 1915,
metal 1.5 in diameter |
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[Gilt brass medal with reeded edge. Obverse:
Female figure, standing, facing to the right. She is holding the
flag of California in her left hand and a wreath in the other. A
bear stands to her left. On her right, the sun is rising over a view
of the Expossition, hills, the bay. Legend along the edge:
California the Exposition State. Legend on the lower half: San
Francisco 1915. Reverse: Image of a ship passing through the canal.
Legend in the center: 1915. Legend along the circumference: Panama
Canal Completion Exposition. Legend below: San Francisco.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0065 |
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Washington Centennial medals, 1889,
metal not yet measured |
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[Washington Centennial medals, two pieces. One is
housed in a white cardboard box. Printed on the cover of the box: By
authority of the Committee. MDCCLXXXIX. Washington Centennial Medal.
MDCCCLXXXIX. Designed by Augustus St. Gaudens. Obverse:
Spread-winged eagle and the coat-of-arms of New York State on which
it is inscribed: E Pluribus Unum. Extended inscription below the
coat-of-arms states: To commemorate the inauguration of George
Washington as First President of the United States of America at New
York, April XXX MDCCLXXXIX. By authority of the committee on
celebration, New York, April XXX, MDCCCLXXXIX. Reverse: Bust of
George Washington in profile, looking to the left. On the right is a
bundle of fasces, a symbol of the Republic. Inscribed:
Pater-Patriae, MDCCLXXXIX. Written below the bust: Philip Martiny,
Modeler, design and copyright by Augustus St. Gaudens.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0033 |
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Arrowhead, 14000 BCE-7000 BCE,
stone (worked rock) 3.75 in x 5.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Arrowheads, four pieces. These arrowheads are
from the Paleo-American period, 14000 to 7000 BCE.] |
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Arrowhead, 7000 BCE-200 CE,
stone (worked rock) 3.75 in x 5.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Arrowheads, nine pieces. These arrowheads are
from the Archaic period, 7000 BCE to 200 CE.] |
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Arrowhead, 200-1600,
stone (worked rock) 3.75 in x 5.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Arrowheads, seven pieces. These arrowheads are
from the Neo-American period, 200-1600.] |
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Arrowhead, 1600-1800,
stone (worked rock) 3.75 in x 5.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Arrowheads, four pieces. Also included: Four
small pellets and one bullet mold. These arrowheads are from the
Historic period, 1600-1800.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0204 |
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Sampler, 1890,
cloth 23 in x 17 in |
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[Sampler, beige and red. Rectangular. Embroidered:
1890 Souvenir. Also embroidered: the English alphabet and numbers in
various font styles. This sampler was made by Marie Louise Garel,
great-grandmother of Josephine Casis.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0089 |
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Letter to Theodore Roosevelt, 1903,
wood (plant material) not yet measured |
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[Letter to President Theodore Roosevelt by the
Daughters of the Confederacy of the State of Texas, framed. Letter
is handwritten and dated December 3, 1903. Letter is titled:
Daughters extend thanks. President's recognition of secession caused
unique resolution from state organization. Signed T.(S?) A.
Hamilton. Augusta, GA, December 4th, 1903. The letter references
secession by the Republic of Panama.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0139 |
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Violin, Henry Journeay, 1843,
wood (plant material) not yet measured |
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[Violin in case with wooden frame and glass. The
bow and violin are generally of the older Baroque style. The frog
could possibly be ebony, the head possibly maple, and the stick
possibly mahogany. The hair is in good condition. Henry Journeay, a
27-year-old skilled wood worker who immigrated to Texas from Staten
Island, New York, is said to have crafted this violin from wood
scraps left over from a chair he made for Santa Anna, using glass
and a razor as his tools. Journeay was part of the Mier Expedition
captured by the Mexican Army in December 1842 and who were decimated
during the Black Bean Episode, which Journeay survived. According to
legend, Journeay played the fiddle to entertain the Texan prisoners.
After his release from the Mexican prison, Journeay returned to
Texas and operated a successful wood mill in Galveston. He died in
1870 from injuries received in a streetcar accident.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0210 |
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Vase, 1940-1980,
ceramic (material) 4 in diameter x 6 in height |
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[Vase, off-white crackle glaze with a one-inch
blue band around waist. Hallmark: Ironstone china, Crescite et
Multiplicamini (Increase and Multiply).] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
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Edison Standard Phonograph, 1908-1910,
wood (plant material) 12 in x 9 in x 16 in |
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[Edison Standard Phonograph, with Model H 4-minute
reproducer, in wooden dome case with removable lid (lid latches on
the side to secure the case closed). On / off switch in front of
cylinder. Crank / handle situated on the lower right side. Metal
plaque below cylinder states: Manufactured under the patents of
Thomas A. Edison, et al., at Orange, N.J., U.S.A. Oct. 27, 1896, May
31, 1898, Jun. 26, 1900, (Re-Issued Sept. 25, 1900), Aug. 7, 1900,
Dec. 31, 1901, Nov. 17, 1903, May 23, 1905, Aug. 29, 1905, Other
patents pending. This machine is sold upon the condition that it is
licensed to be used or vended only so long as this serial number
459554 is not removed or changed in whole or in part, and that every
possessor of this machine admits the validity of the above
enumerated patents. Front logo: Trademark Thomas A. Edison. Knob and
post on carriage. Inscribed on the reproducer (broken): Reproducer.
Licensed for use only on Edison Phonographs. Sold by Natl. Phono Co.
H 32255 2. Model H reproducer has a narrow stylus. No horn
present.] |
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Cradle, 1835,
wood (plant material) cradle: 36 in x 33 in x 23 in; mattress: 34.5 in x 19 in x
3.5 in; crocheted bedspr 41 in x 44 in; runner: 80 in x 29 in;
wooden planks are approximately 33 in x 1 in |
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[Cradle, walnut wood. Includes mattress, white
crocheted bedspread, and a long white runner with fluted edges. This
cradle was moved from Connecticut to Texas in 1835 when the young
married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Marshall Pease moved from New
Orleans to Texas, and settled at Mina, now Bastrop. Here Pease began
the study of law in the office of Don Barrett. It was moved from the
Pease home in Austin to the Mansion in 1855 and then to Niles Road.
It is believed to have been a part of the furnishings in Mrs.
Pease's bedroom.] |
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Dresser, 1867,
wood (plant material) 41 in x 18.5 in x 67 in |
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[Pine dresser, white, with wheels. The dresser was
formerly solid yellow in color with brilliant yellow decals. Four
bureau drawers, two smaller drawers on top, and an attached mirror.
This dresser is believed to have been hand-made in Austin, by a
cabinet maker who had a shop on Pecan Street, for a girl's bedroom
in the Pease Mansion when Elisha Marshall Pease was
governor.] |
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Sea chest, 1810,
wood (plant material) 34 in x 18 in x 21.5 in |
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[Wooden chest on casters. Etched on the lid
(faded) is: J.P.P. Wallis. Black handles on the side. This sea chest
was used in the Governor's Mansion during Governor Pease's term as
well as in the Pease mansion as a storage place for summer quilts.
Accession notes state that the chest was brought from England by Mr.
A.P. Wallis, kin of Mrs. Pease.] |
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Rocking chair, 1850-1860,
wood (plant material) 46 in x 25 in x 24 in |
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[Rocking chair, with a horse-hair cloth seat. This
chair was donated by the great-grandchildren of Governor and Mrs.
Pease. It was marked by Richard Niles Graham as one that should be
preserved because it has a history of use prior to the Civil War. It
is also the chair which Secretary of State David Dean used while a
member of the governor's staff.] |
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Whatnot shelf, 1850-1890,
wood (plant material) 47 in x 17 in x 17 in |
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[Parlor cabinet. Four shelves tapering in height,
with the biggest on the bottom and triangle-shaped. Colorful floral
pattern. This parlor cabinet was purchased from South America prior
to 1890.] |
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Wheel, 1860-1867,
wood (plant material) 28 in diameter x 4 in depth |
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[Wheel, pony cart. This wheel was presented to the
children of Governor and Mrs. Elisha Marshall Pease by a
well-wisher. Used mostly by the grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, it is believed to have been received in
1867.] |
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Bust of O.B. Colquitt, 1890-1930,
plaster 20 in x 14.5 in x 12.5 in |
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[Bust, plaster, white. Etched on the right side
is: G. Reichmann, and on the bottom (front): O.B. Colquitt. Etched
on the left side: From Singing Club "Vorwarts" of Brenham. Handwritten n the reverse: 306-9354,
as well as on a sticker. There is also a handwritten label: Pease
Room attached to the reverse with adhesive tape.]
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Stand for bust of Sam Houston, 1880-1891,
wood (plant material) 5.5 in x 7.5 in x 6 in |
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[Stand for bust. Wooden. Rectangular. Two dowels
extend upward to insert into the bust.] |
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Bust of Sam Houston, 1880-1891,
plaster 14 in x 11 in x 11 in |
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[Bust, plaster, black with streaks of gold /
bronze color. Label attached with adhesive on the reverse states:
Pease Room, ARC 27.1. Bust of Sam Houston (depicted as a middle-aged
man) by John O'Brien. John O'Brien is said to have been born in Cork
in 1826 and died in Galveston in 1903. The bust was acquired by the
state in 1891.] |
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McFadin family women's suffrage framed display, assembled 1960s,
wood (plant material) 60.5 in x 37.5 in x 2 in |
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[This framed display of items illustrating the
women’s suffrage movement was assembled by Veree McFadin
Godfrey, youngest sister of Alice McFadin McAnulty, Ora McFadin, and
Auma McFadin Foy, all of whom were active in the cause to gain women
the right to vote in elections. They were raised in Williamson
County by their parents, Judge John N. and Mollie Teague (Sherman)
McFadin. Their grandfather, David H. McFadin, a soldier in the Texas
Revolution, was a supporter of women’s suffrage and the first
honorary member of the Texas Equal Rights Association. Alice and her
husband, along with Ora and Veree, were TERA charter members.
Photographs of Veree, Alice, and Auma are featured in the display
along with images of national and Texas women’s suffrage
leaders.] |
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Bust of Sam Houston, 1860,
plaster 20 in height x 17 in width, approximately |
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[Bust, white plaster, of General Sam Houston,
bare-chested. Oval seal on the bottom center states Henry Dexter,
Fecit, Copyright Secured, Boston, 1860. Etched into the plaster on
the reverse, Sam Houston, Texas. Also B-27-3-80T. Houston is shown
as a mature man with a receding hairline in this bust.] |
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Frame for photograph of R.M. Williamson home, 1940-1970,
wood (plant material) 25 in x 27 in x 1.5 in |
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[Large wooden frame (crude-looking). Metal plaque
on the center (bottom) states: The old home of Robert M. Williamson,
Three-legged Willie, Wharton, Texas. Presented by Mrs. C.W. Cole.
Frame for the photograph of the home of Robert McAlpin Williamson,
member of the Consultation, district judge member of Texan Congress,
and subsequently state senator in the Texas Legislature.] |
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Alamo monument fragment, 1841,
stone (worked rock) not yet measured |
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[Note: See ATF0385, ATF0391, and ATF0397 for
additional fragments from the Alamo monument.] |
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[Pieces of the first monument to the Alamo,
originally a 10-foot-high statue, made of stones from the Alamo.
Written on each of the four sides of the monument: 1). Thermopylae
had her messenger of defeat but the Alamo had none, 2). Blood of
Heroes hath stained me. Let the stone of the Alamo speak that their
immolation be not forgotten 3). Be they enrolled with Leonidas in
the host of the mighty dead. And 4). To the God of the fearless and
free is dedicated this altar made from the ruins of the Alamo. In
1840, the San Antonio city council agreed to sell stones from the
Alamo Wall to the Texas Legislature for 50 cents per cart load to
build a memorial on the grounds of the State Capital. The monument
was made by Mr. Nangle, a lapidary of Philadelphia, and Mr. Joseph
Cox, a stone-cutter. When the Capitol was burned in 1881, the
monument was all destroyed except the two pieces now in the State
Library. The smaller piece was rescued from the debris by Colonel
Stephen H. Darden and presented to the Daughters of the Republic of
Texas, March 11, 1902. The larger is a segment of the upper part of
the monument, and carved on it is the famous line by General Thomas
Jefferson Green: "Thermopylae had her messenger of
defeat." This would seem to be the larger segment of the
two.]
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Drum, 1860,
wood (plant material) drum: 29 in x 19 in x 29 in; diameter of the drum cover and
rim: 30 in |
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[Birdseye maple drum with sheepskin head. Also
included is the drum cover with rim / frame (two pieces). Depicted
on the sides of the drum: Scenes from the Civil War. This drum used
to be in the Governor's Mansion since 1943, a gift from Miss Ima
Hogg during the Stevenson administration. She purchased it from W.J.
Sloane in New York, for $142.40. It was brought to the mansion as a
coffee table with legs, a glass top and a portion of the side drum
cut open for some reason. According to Ms. Hogg's notes, it was used
during the Civil War and hand painted shortly after the Battle of
Shiloh. Supposedly, scenes of that battle appear around the drum,
depicting the progression of the battle. However there is some doubt
about the authenticity of the item as well as its historic value.
Miss Hogg thought it to be an attractive tea table to be used in the
morning room, or green room, adjacent to the dining room.] |
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Knight, 1900-1950,
wood (plant material) 78 in x 27.5 in x 17 in |
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[Life-size metal knight figure on a wooden base.
The figure is holding a sword and shield. This knight figure was
donated by the great-grandchildren of Governor and Mrs.
Pease.] |
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Spinning wheel, 1865,
wood (plant material) wheel: 42 in diameter x 51 in height x 8 in
depth |
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[Spinning wheel and wooden stand (broken). Label
on the wheel lists the number 306-4519. Label on the stand lists
306-8852(?). The stand is broken. This spinning wheel is believed to
have been purchased by Mrs. Pease, wife of Governor Pease, in
1865.] |
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Wheel, 1839,
wood (plant material) 45 in diameter x 5 in depth |
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[Spinning wheel. An interesting relic of early
days in Texas is this crude, old wooden spinning wheel, added to the
Governor's Mansion collection of historic pieces by Mrs. Willie
Cooper Hobby, daughter of former United States Representative Samuel
Bronson Cooper, and wife of Governor William Pettus Hobby. This
spinning wheel used to be a part of the bedroom of state, better
known as the Sam Houston Room, in the Allred administration. It is a
reminder of the times when cloth had to be made by hand and homespun
clothes were the rule. According to accession notes: The wheel was
made in 1839 on the plantation of I.D. Thomas, five miles south of
San Augustine, Texas, for a 15-year-old negro slave named Kitty, who
died in 1914, at the age of 90 years. At the close of the Civil War,
the wheel was given to Kitty. She sold it in 1888 to Samuel D.
Willard, with whose descendents Judge H.B. Short of Center, Texas,
located it and from whom it was secured for the mansion.] |
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Shot pouches, 1860-1900,
cloth 11.5 x 6 x 0.1 in (each) |
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[Three shot pouches, each with printing on one
side including the company name and logo: Colwell Lead Co., New
York; Gulf Shot & Lead Co., New Orleans; St. Louis Shot Tower
Co. The shot pouches are all approximately the same size, and two
are printed as holding 25 pounds of shot. These may all be from the
Civil War era, or some may date somewhat later. Drop shot was
invented by William Watts in Bristol, England, and patented by him
in 1782. It is made by letting drops of molten lead fall from a
height of 140 to 160 feet into a pool of water, resulting in
perfectly round shot of up to #6 size (about 2.4mm in
diameter).] |
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Piece of the walnut coffin in which Stephen F. Austin was buried
in 1836, 1836,
wood (plant material) not yet measured |
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[Pieces of wood. Includes four bigger pellet-sized
wood pieces among smaller pieces of debris. This is a piece of the
walnut coffin in which Stephen F. Austin was buried at Peach Point,
Brazoria County, Texas in the year 1836. It was presented by Mr.
V.O. Weed, funeral director, who exhumed his remains, brought them
to Austin and buried them in the State Cemetery, October 20,
1910.] |
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Thimble used in making the Lone Star flag, 1835,
metal 0.25 in diameter and 0.25 in height |
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[Thimble, gold, open-ended. This thimble was used
by Joanna Troutman to make the Lone Star flag presented by her to
Ward's Georgia battalion. Joanna Troutman, called the Lady of
Goliad, was 17 years old when she made the Texas Lone Star flag from
her silk skirts. In 1835, 150 middle Georgia soldiers marched to
Texas to assist in the fight against Mexico. When they passed
through Knoxville, Joanna presented the flag to Colonel William Ward
on the steps of the Troutman Inn, later known as the Harris Hotel.
The flag flew during the battle of Goliad and later was recognized
as Texas' official flag. The flag was made of white silk and
featured a blue, five-pointed star along with two inscriptions:
Texas and Liberty on the obverse and, in Latin on the reverse: Where
Liberty dwells there is my country.] |
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Miniature iron pot, 1870-1920,
metal 4.25 in x 2.5 in x 1.25 in |
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[Miniature iron pot with three legs. Black.
Stamped: G 3.] |
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Spanish coin, 1797,
metal 0.75 in diameter |
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[Spanish coin, milled, Carolus IIII, 1797.
Obverse: Laureate, armored and draped bust, facing right. Legend:
Carolus IIII Dei Gratia 1797. Reverse: Crowned shield between two
pillars. Legend: Hispan Et Ind Rex M R at left. Assayer's mark: F M,
for Francisco de Arance y Cobos, Mariano Rodriguez. King Charles or
Carolus IIII reigned as king of Spain from 1788 to 1808. This coin
was converted into a pendant, but it is not clear by whom or
when.] |
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Statuette of military figure, 1870-1900,
metal 8.5 in x 4.5 in x 10 in |
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[Bronze statuette of King Frederick II of Prussia
on a horse. Hallmark: Conrad Felsing, Berlin. #4581. Sticker on the
bottom states: Conrad Felsing, Berlin, Hof Uhrmacher. Johann Conrad
Felsing, 1766-1819, was an engraver, publisher / printer and
printmaker in Germany. He founded a copper-plate printing shop in
1797 in Darmstadt, which was continued by his son, Johann Heinrich,
1800-1875.] |
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Arrowheads, 10000 BCE-3000 BCE,
stone (worked rock) two arrowheads (B 41-3B-80T): a). 3 in x 1.25 in and b).
2.5 in x 1.25 in; single arrowhead (B 41-3A-80T): 1.5 in x 1.25
in |
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[Arrowheads, three pieces. Two marked 03B and one
marked 03A. Arrowhead marked 03A is designated as a native American
arrowhead.] |
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Stone from the first monument to the Alamo, 1841,
stone (worked rock) 2 in x 1.25 in x 0.75 in |
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[Note: See ATF0372, ATF0391, and ATF0397 for
additional fragments from the Alamo monument.] |
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[Stone fragment from the Alamo monument. One side
is dark gray in color. Reverse is off-white.] |
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Stone, unknown date,
rock (inorganic material) 1.5 in x 1.25 in x 0.5 in |
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[White stone, pear-shaped. Rough. This small stone
was picked up near David Crockett's mill dam in Tennessee. The dam
was built by Crockett when he was a young man.] |
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Scissors, 1850-1900,
metal 10.25 in x 2.25 in |
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[Scissors. Appear to be hand-forged.] |
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Piece of wood taken from David Crockett's mill dam in Tennessee, 1810-1830,
wood (plant material) 4.5 in x 2 in x 1.25 in |
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[Piece of wood, brown, rough-edged. This piece of
wood was taken from David Crockett's mill dam in Tennessee. The dam
was built by Crockett while a young man.] |
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School bell, 1870-1920,
metal 3.5 in diameter x 6.25 in height |
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[School bell. Medium-size with wooden
handle.] |
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Bridle bits, 1830-1890,
metal not yet measured |
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[Bridle bits. These bridle bits were found in a
field owned by Jeptha Billingsley near Elgin, Texas, along with
silver ornaments and a few half-decayed bones. The bits and silver
ornaments are supposed to have belonged to a rich Mexican in civil
or military life. The owner possibly belonged to Gama's army
(unknown what Mexican army officer this refers to) passing through
that area in April 1836.] |
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Stone from the first monument to the Alamo, 1841,
stone (worked rock) 9 in x 5.5 in x 2.5 in |
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[Note: See ATF0372, ATF0385, and ATF0397 for
additional fragments from the Alamo monument.] |
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[Stone from the first monument to the Alamo.
Handwritten on the stone: This stone formed a portion of a monument
made from the ruins of the Alamo building and, by Act of the State
Legislature, placed on the porch of the Capitol that was burned in
1881. This stone was rescued from the debris of the demolished
monument by Stephen H. Darden (?) and presented by him to the
William Travis Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas,
March 11, 1902. This piece of stone is from the first monument to
the Alamo, originally a 10-foot-high statue, made of stones from the
Alamo. The monument was made by Mr. Nangle, a lapidary of
Philadelphia, and Mr. Joseph Cox, a stone-cutter, out of stone from
the ruins of the Alamo building. When the Capitol was burned in
1881, the monument was all destroyed except for the two pieces now
in the State Library. This would appear to be the smaller piece, and
was rescued from the debris by Colonel Stephen H. Darden and
presented to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, March 11, 1902.
The larger is a segment of the upper part of the monument, and
carved on it is the famous line by General Thomas Jefferson Green: "Thermopylae had her messenger of
defeat."]
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Block from the first Capitol of the Republic of Texas, 1836,
wood (plant material) 2 in square cube |
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[Wooden cube with note pasted on one side.
Handwritten on the note: Block from the Capitol of the Republic of
Texas at Columbia, Oct. 3, 1836. This is a block of wood from the
Capitol Building of the Republic of Texas at Columbia. In October
1836, Columbia (present day West Columbia) became the first capital
of an elected government of the Republic of Texas. President Samuel
Houston, on December 15, 1836, ordered the seat of government
removed to Houston. The government began operating from Houston on
April 19, 1837.] |
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Gavel made from a plank of David Crockett's home, 1895-1905,
wood (plant material) 11 in x 3.75 in x 1.5 in |
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[Gavel, wooden, brown. Metal plaque on three sides
of the head of the gavel. Plaques r Made from a plank in Crockett's
floor, Gibson County, Tennessee. Presented by Rev. H.R. Reed. Made
by M.E. Hearn. David Crockett fell at the Alamo, AD 1836.] |
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Ben Milam's hair, 1830-1835,
organic material not measured due to fragile nature of item |
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[Lock of hair, gray / black. The locks of hair are
placed within an envelope on which there is some writing. The
envelope also includes fragments of what is presumably the original
mailing envelope, which looks burned (black spots). Writing on the
envelope: Col. Benj. R. Milam, Col. B.R. Milam, San Antonio and 7th
Dec. 183?. On the top of the outer envelope is written: Photos,
framed (misc.)] |
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Silver ornaments, 1830-1890,
metal three pieces = 2.25 in x 3 in; two pieces = 1.75 in x 0.75
in; t-shaped piece = 2.5 in x 3 in (bent); one piece = 4.25 in x 0.5
in; two pieces = 2.5 in diameter x 2 in |
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[Silver ornaments, nine pieces. Spanish (Moorish)
design, Naja motifs. These silver ornaments were found in a field
owned by Jeptha Billingsley near Elgin, Texas, along with bridle
bits and a few half-decayed bones. The bits and silver ornaments are
supposed to have belonged to a rich Mexican in civil or military
life. The owner possibly belonged to Gama's army (unknown what
Mexican army officer this refers to) passing through that area in
April 1836.] |
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Alamo monument fragments, 1841,
stone (worked rock) 6.5 in diameter approximately |
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[Note: See ATF0372, ATF0385, and ATF0391 for
additional fragments from the Alamo monument.] |
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[These two spheres form pieces of the first
monument to the Alamo, originally a 10-foot-high statue, made of
stones from the Alamo. It was destroyed by fire when the Capitol at
Austin burned in 1881. Includes a whole piece with a flat bottom,
and a second that seems to be half of a circle.] |
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Crutches owned by Judge Robert McAlpin Williamson, 1840-1859,
wood (plant material) 53.5 in x 7 in x 2 in |
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[Pair of crutches, wooden. These crutches were
owned by Judge R.M. Williamson, one of the district judges in the
days of the Republic of Texas. One of his knees was stiffened by
white swelling, necessitating the use of crutches, hence the
sobriquet of Three-Legged Willie. Williamson was a member of the
Consultation, district judge member of Texas Congress, and
afterwards a state senator in the legislature.] |
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Armor plate from the U.S. battleship Texas, 1898,
wood (plant material) 32.6 in x 8.6 in x 22 in |
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[Armor plate of the U.S. Battleship
Texas, which was damaged by a high explosive
shell in 1898. The metal plate is displayed in a custom wooden box
(brown). Display box has dovetailed corners and the interior is
white. The metal is dark with paint peeling. There are rivet holes
along the bottom edge and a large hole in the center with jagged
edges. Metal plaque states: Wound received in side of Texas off
Santiago de Cuba, July 3, 1898. Also found in the cavity of the
wound is a key on a keychain.]
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Cane made from a wild cherry tree that grew over the grave of
Moses Austin, 1880-1895,
wood (plant material) 34.5 in x 1.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Slim cane, brown wood, with the appearance of a
prickly tree limb. Glossy surface. This cane was made from a wild
cherry tree that grew over the grave of Moses Austin at Potosi,
Missouri.] |
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Walking stick from a tree in the yard of David Crockett, 1895-1905,
wood (plant material) 37 in x 2 in x 1.25 in |
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[Walking stick. Resembles a tree limb in
appearance. Glossy surface. This walking stick was cut from a tree
that grew in the yard of David Crockett, in Gibson County,
Tennessee.] |
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Piece of wood from the Republic of Texas Capitol at old
Washington-on-the-Brazos, 1914,
wood (plant material) 3.75 in x 2 in x 1.75 in |
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[Piece of wood, stylized pattern. Has the letters
M and S etched on it. This is a piece of cedar from the Capitol
Building of the Republic of Texas at old Washington-on-the-Brazos.
It was sawed to make it ornamental and presented to the Texas State
Library in 1914.] |
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Apothecary scales, Dr. Anson Jones, 1820-1850,
wood (plant material) 5.5 in x 2.6 in x 1 in |
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[Scales with seven weights, housed in custom
velvet-lined wooden box. Includes two small, brass square weights
marked 1 and 2 scruple (?) respectively and five flat metal square
pieces, marked 1996.18.5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Accession information
indicates these scales belonged to Anson Jones, doctor, congressman,
and the last president of the Republic of Texas.] |
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Grapeshot, Battle of Coleto near Goliad, 1836,
metal six pieces: 0.5 in approximately; four pieces: 0.2 in
approximately |
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[Grapeshot, 10 pieces. The battle of Coleto, the
culmination of the Goliad Campaign of 1836, occurred near Coleto
Creek in Goliad County on March 19 and 20, 1836. Originally called
the battle of the prairie, it was one of the most significant
engagements of the Texas Revolution.] |
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Prayer book of Mrs. Ellen H. Reily, 1848,
paper (fiber product) 6 in x 4 in x 1.75 in |
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[Hardbound prayer book, leather cover with a
cross. Written inside: Mrs. Ellen H. Reily, Houston, Texas and on
opposite page: Mrs. Ellen H. Reily, Christ Church, Houston, Texas,
Jany. 14th, 1848. Jefferson - Tex - April 27th, 1874. Used it
constantly for 26 years. The title page has a color illustration.
The book is titled The Book of Common Prayer, and
Administration of the Sacraments; and other Rites and Ceremonies of the
Church according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal in the United
States of America together with the Psalter or Psalms of David. New York: D. Appleton and Co., 200 Broadway,
Philadelphia: Geos. Appleton, 148 Chestnut St., MDCCCXLVII. Mrs.
Ellen H. Reily was wife to Col. James Reily, chargé d'affaires
of the Republic of Texas at Washington.]
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Cannonball from the Battle of Coleto near Goliad, 1836,
metal 1.25 in diameter |
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[Cannonball. The battle of Coleto, the culmination
of the Goliad Campaign of 1836, occurred near Coleto Creek in Goliad
County on March 19 and 20, 1836. Originally called the battle of the
prairie, it was one of the significant engagements of the Texas
Revolution.] |
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Hominy pot, 1835-1845,
metal 13.5 in diameter x 10.25 in height; however, the two
handles extend the width on one side to 16 in |
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[Pot, black, with two handles and three legs.
Plaque states: Hominy pot of Mrs. Nancy Simmons (Stringfield)
Turner. Came to Texas with her parents, Milton Ray and Rhoda
(Rhodes) Stringfield in Stephen F. Austin's second group of
colonists. B - Feb. 2, 1825 - Sangamon Co., ILL; D - Sept. 28, 1892
- Medina Co., TX. Loaned by her granddaughter: Mrs. Nettie Wilson
Barnes. Also marked on the pot: W.P. Crasson & Co. No. 9. 6
Galls.] |
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Pillow, 1960-1965,
cloth 21 in x 17 in |
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[Pillow. Made and presented by Ruby Kell
Mixon.] |
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Pillow, 1960-1965,
cloth 21 in x 17 in |
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[Pillow. Made and presented by Ruby Kell
Mixon.] |
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Pillowcase, 1960-1965,
cloth 28 in x 23.5 in |
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[Pillow case / sham with crochet pattern. Made and
presented by Ruby Kell Mixon.] |
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Pillowcase, 1960-1965,
cloth 28 in x 26 in |
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[Pillow case / sham with crochet pattern. Made and
presented by Ruby Kell Mixon.] |
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| 0123 |
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Chafing disk and cover, 1890-1940,
metal with lid: 11.5 in x 8.5 in x 3.2 in; nested: 11.5 in x 8.5
in x 1.6 in; handles: 3.75 in x 2.5 in x 2.5 in |
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[Two silver chafing dishes with covers, and two
ornate silver handles. Etched on the bottom: Mappin and Webb's
Prince's Plate, Rd 71553, London and Sheffield, W5341.] |
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| 0077 |
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Spur, 1900-1950,
metal 3.5 in x 4.2 in x 4 in |
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[Spur, floral pattern on leather. Brown.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0079 |
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Replica of the Mental Health bell, 1983,
metal 3.5 in x 2.75 in x 4.5 in |
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[Bell mounted on a wooden base. Inscribed: Limited
edition (No. 28), pewter replica of the Mental Health Bell
commemorating the 30th anniversary of its casting on April 13th,
1953. Cast from shackles which bound them, this bell shall ring out
hope for the mentally ill and victory over mental illness. This is a
limited edition pewter replica of the Mental Health Bell on the
occasion of the 30th anniversary of its casting and was presented to
Governor Mark White. During the early days of mental health
treatment, asylums often restrained people who had mental illnesses
with iron chains and shackles around their ankles and wrists. With
better understanding and treatments, this cruel practice eventually
stopped. In the early 1950s, Mental Health America issued a call to
asylums across the country for their discarded chains and shackles.
On April 13, 1953, at the McShane Bell Foundry in Baltimore,
Maryland, Mental Health America melted them down and recast them
into a 300-pound bell that resides at their headquarters in
Alexandria, Virginia.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
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Testimonial, Panama Pacific International Exposition, 1915,
wood (plant material) 26.5 in x 21 in x 1 in |
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[Framed testimonial of the Panama Pacific
International Exposition, San Francisco. Printed: The State of Texas
Commemoration of the Celebration of Texas Day at the Exposition,
July 20, 1915. Signed by the Secretary and President. On the bottom
is the printer's information: Louis Roesch Co. LITH, S.F.] |
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Ratification by Louis Philippe of Treaty of Amity, Navigation,
and Commerce with France, 1839,
wood (plant material) 16 in x 10.2 in |
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[Framed treaty. Red velvet background, glass plate
over document. Ratifications du Roi sur le Traité
d'amitié, de navigation et de commerce condu entre la France et
la Republique de Texas. 2 Octobre 1839. First page has a
proclamation by Louis Philippe. In 1839, the monarch of France, King
Louis Philippe, sent Alphonse Dubois to the Republic of Texas, to
explore any benefit of an alliance between Texas and France. Upon
Dubois' recommendation, the King officially recognized the Republic
of Texas as a sovereign nation when he signed a treaty of amity,
navigation, and commerce on October 2, 1839. For his part in the
process, Dubois was promoted to chargé d'affaires and
instructed to establish an official Legation in Texas.] |
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Treaty between Great Britain and the Republic of Texas for the
suppression of African Slave Trade, 1840,
paper (fiber product) 10 in x 13.5 in |
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[Treaty bound in red velvet cardboard. Dated
November 16, 1840. In the fall of 1838, President Sam Houston sent
James Pinckney Henderson abroad to seek recognition of Texas by
England and France. England had just settled the Maine boundary
issue with the United States but faced hostilities over her claims
in Oregon and the controversial Pacific Northwest boundary. In the
fall of 1840, Lord Aberdeen announced that Her Majesty's government
would recognize Texas independence, and on November 13-16, three
treaties were signed that dealt with independence, commerce and
navigation, and suppression of the African slave trade. The treaty
between Great Britain and the Republic of Texas for the suppression
of African slave trade was signed on November 16, 1840.] |
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Convention of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the
Republic of Texas and the Hanseatic Republics of Lubeck, Bramen and
Hamburg, 1844,
paper (fiber product) 21 in x 15.5 in x 2 in |
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[Framed treaty with green velvet background. Has
parallel pages with English and German text. Wooden frame is
gold-polished. Dated April 17, 1844. The Hanseatic Republics were
composed of the three free Hanseatic cities that remained by the
late 18th century: Bremen, Lübeck, and Hamburg. When the United
States announced its independence from Great Britain in 1776, these
three free cities were sovereign, independent city-states within the
holy Roman empire. Napoleon Bonaparte dissolved the holy Roman
empire in 1806, and in 1811 annexed Bremen, Lübeck, and Hamburg
directly to the first French empire. The three Hanseatic cities
regained independence in 1813, and the 1815 Congress of Vienna
reaffirmed that Bremen, Lübeck, and Hamburg were independent
and sovereign city-states. The Convention of Friendship, Commerce
and Navigation between the Republic of Texas and the Hanseatic
republics of Lubeck, Bremen and Hamburg was signed on April 17,
1844.] |
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Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the
Republic of Texas and the king of Nederlands, Willem II, 1840,
paper (fiber product) framed: 22 in x 14 in x 2.5 in; book: 15.5 in x 10 in x 1
in; seal: 3.5 in x 1 in |
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[Ornate, blue velvet-lined book in a frame, along
with a silver seal with the royal coat of arms in relief on the
surface. Book cover is embellished with a crown in gold threadwork
and a floral pattern on the edge. Within, the paper has a gold trim.
Also etched: Je Maintiendrai. Dated September 18, 1840. After the
United States of America rejected the annexation of Texas in the
1830s, the government of the Republic of Texas sought to create
favorable foreign relations on its own. Texas signed treaties with
France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Great Britain and was able to
secure loans for commercial development. The treaty of friendship,
commerce, and navigation between the Republic of Texas and the king
of the Netherlands was signed on September 18, 1840.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0073 |
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Texas Centennial Celebration, 1836-1936, Fort Stockton, inking
stamp, 1935-1936,
wood (plant material) 2.375 in x 2.5 in x .875 in |
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[Wooden block with carved stamp image on one side
of an illustration of Fort Stockton and surrounding text: Texas
Centennial Celebration, 1836-1936, Fort Stockton, built on Springs
of Indian Camping Grounds; Applied in Old Guard House.The Texas
Centennial in 1936 marked 100 years of the existence of Texas as its
own nation and as a state. Observances occurred from 1935 through
1937. The idea of the centennial originated with a speech made in
1900 by former Texas Governor James Stephen Hogg. A Texas Centennial
Survey Committee was formed by professional organizations in the
1920s, and a Texas Centennial Commission was appointed in the early
1930s. Dallas was chosen to host the central exposition, for which
the U.S. Congress and the Texas Legislature each appropriated $3
million and Dallas itself pledged over $7.5 million. Programs were
directed to erect monuments, statues, and grave markers to
commemorate Texas historical events and figures and to build
permanent museums.] |
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| 2010/119-3 |
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Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between Great Britain and the
Republic of Texas, 1840,
paper (fiber product) framed: 22 in x 22 in x 2.5 in; page: 13 in x 9.5 in; seal:
7 in diameter; stars: 2 in diameter |
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[Framed treaty, with an accompanying seal and two
silver stars. Dated November 13, 1840. In the fall of 1838,
President Sam Houston sent James Pinckney Henderson abroad to seek
recognition of Texas by England and France. England had just settled
the Maine boundary issue with the United States but faced
hostilities over her claims in Oregon and the controversial Pacific
Northwest boundary. In the fall of 1840, Lord Aberdeen announced
that Her Majesty's government would recognize Texas independence,
and on November 13-16, three treaties were signed that dealt with
independence, commerce and navigation, and suppression of the
African slave trade. The treaty of commerce and navigation between
Great Britain and the Republic of Texas was signed on November 13,
1840.] |
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| 0012 |
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Lamp, 1880-1930,
glass (material) 4 in diameter x 10.5 in height |
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[Candle holder with etched clear glass vessel,
metal lid with finial, and metal stand with ornamented, curved
handle. Metal appears to be silver-plated with plating worn off in
areas.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0118 |
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Cartridge belt with bullets, 1900-1950,
organic material not yet measured |
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[Leather cartridge belt with bullets.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0106 |
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Pouch, 1900-1950,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Cloth pouch, brown.] |
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Molding, 1840-1880,
wood (plant material) 5.4 in x 1.75 in x 2 in |
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[Pine molding with four nails.] |
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Spear-shaped finial, 1880-1930,
metal not yet measured |
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[Spear-shaped finial, silver-colored
metal.] |
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| None |
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Pen used by President Lyndon B. Johnson in signing El Chamizal
treaty with Mexico, 1963,
metal 6.25 in x 0.25 in |
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[Clear-colored pen with a black outer cap to
attach the nib. Treaty signed on December 20, 1963. Printed on the
barrel: The President, The White House. This pen was used by
President Lyndon Baines Johnson in signing the Chamizal Treaty with
Mexico in 1963. The Chamizal dispute between Mexico and the United
States was a boundary conflict over about 600 acres at El Paso,
Texas, between the bed of the Rio Grande as surveyed in 1852 and the
present channel of the river. The dispute was formally settled on
January 14, 1963, when the United States and Mexico ratified a
treaty that generally followed the 1911 arbitration recommendations.
In 1964 President Adolfo Lopez Mateos and President Lyndon B.
Johnson met on the border to end the dispute officially. In October
1967, Johnson met with Mexican president Gustavo Diaz Ordaz on the
border and formally proclaimed the settlement.] |
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Medallion commemorating the Chamizal treaty, 1964,
metal 1.5 in diameter |
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[Silver medallion commemorating the Chamizal
Treaty. Obverse: Wreaths on the top and bottom. Legend states:
Lyndon B. Johnson. Chamizal. Adolfo Lopez Mateos. September 25,
1964. Reverse: Crossed flags of the United States and Mexico.
Legend: United States of America. United Mexican States. This medal
is one of a limited number of Chamizal Commemorative Medals struck
by the United States Mint in Philadelphia on the occasion of the
meeting of Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Lopez Mateos at El Paso
on September 25, 1965, to commemorate the Chamizal Convention. Three
hundred and eighty silver medals were struck.] |
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Letter concerning El Chamizal treaty between the United States
and Mexico, 1964,
paper (fiber product) not yet measured |
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[Folder a). Note on the White House letterhead,
signed by former President Lyndon B. Johnson: Chamizal Commemorative
Silver Medal. The United States Mint at Philadelphia struck 380
silver medals to commemorate the meeting between the Presidents of
the United States of America and the United Mexican States, at El
Paso, Texas, on September 25, 1964. At this meeting, we celebrated
the Chamizal Convention and dedicated a boundary marker located on
the new boundary between the United States and Mexico. The Chamizal
Convention is the result of an effort, of many people, over many
years, to build a strong, warm, and everlasting friendship between
the United States and Mexico. This silver medal honors those who
participated in that effort. The crossed flags of the United States
and Mexico on the face of the medal symbolize the unity of the
people of our two free and independent countries in the cause of
liberty and peace. b). Convention between U.S.A. and United Mexican
States for the solution of the problem of Chamizal.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0088 |
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Die casts, State of Texas Medal of Honor to Apollo 11 astronauts, 1969,
metal not yet measured |
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[Die casts, two pieces, for the State of Texas
Medal of Honor to Apollo 11 astronauts. a). The State of Texas Medal
of Honor. Apollo 11 astronauts. b). We Came in Peace, July 20th,
1969. The Apollo 11 astronauts (Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins
and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.) were the first to walk on the moon on July
20, 1969. Texas presented the medals to them on October 17, 1970.
Obverse: The state seal of Texas has been incorporated in the
design. The branch of live oak at the left of the star represents
strength and the olive branch symbolizes peace. The reverse depicts
the deployment of the flag of the United States on the surface of
the moon by astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.
during the historic lunar landing mission. Six hours after landing
at 4:17 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (with less than 30 seconds of
fuel remaining), Neil A. Armstrong took the first step and he was
joined shortly thereafter by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. The two astronauts spent 21 hours on the
lunar surface. After their historic walks on the moon, they
successfully docked with the Command Module Columbia, in which
Michael Collins was orbiting the moon. Texas presented the Medal of
Honor (originally intended as the Medal of Valor) to the Apollo 11
astronauts on October 17, 1970. The dies for the medal and a medal
replica (ATF0472) were placed in the State Library to commemorate
the historic achievement.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0172 |
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Texas flag, 124th Cavalry, World War II, 1940-1950,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Texas flag. Includes a two-page description, and
a small silk Texas state flag. The 124th Cavalry Regiment, part of
the 56th Cavalry Brigade, Texas National Guard, was mobilized for
active duty on November 18, 1940. The regiment was initially
stationed at Fort Bliss, El Paso, but was reassigned to Fort Brown
in Brownsville, and Fort Ringgold in Rio Grande City, replacing the
12th United States Cavalry. The regiment participated in the
Louisiana maneuvers and patrolled the border with Mexico from
Brownsville to Laredo. After its sister regiment, the 112th Cavalry
Regiment was sent overseas, the 124th Cavalry remained a part of the
56th Cavalry Brigade until May 12, 1944, when it was moved to Fort
Riley, Kansas. At that time, the regiment was the last horse-mounted
regiment in the United States Army. The regiment turned in its
horses on June 10, 1944, and departed Fort Riley on July 25. It
landed in Bombay, India, on August 26, 1944. Reinforced with the
613th Field Artillery Battalion, and redesignated Special, it became
part of the MARS Task Force and moved into the mountains of Northern
Burma on December 15, 1944. The regiment fought many pitched battles
with the Japanese in and around the Burma Road, and on May 14, 1945,
were flown to Kumming, China. The fighting had been characterized by
operations deep in enemy territory, the use of pack mules and aerial
resupply. On July 1, 1945, the regiment was deactivated. The 124th
was reactivated in the Texas National Guard on July 2, 1945.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0207 |
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Tools, 1850-1890,
metal not yet measured |
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[Carpentry and masonry tools, including nails of
various length-width combinations. These tools are possibly from the
Texas State Capitol.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0208 |
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Bricks possibly from the Texas State Capitol, 1850-1890,
rock (inorganic material) not yet measured |
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[Limestone brick, two pieces.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0091 |
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Collegiate cap of Walter Prescott Webb, 1920-1932,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Collegiate cap with blue tassels. Label: 7 3/8.
E.R Moore Co., Makers of Collegiate caps, gowns and hoods, Chicago.
This cap belonged to Walter Prescott Webb. Walter Prescott Webb
(1888-1963) was born in rural Panola County, Texas. His family
eventually moved to a farm near Ranger, Texas. Webb enrolled at the
University of Texas at Austin and earned a bachelor of arts degree
in 1915. In 1916, he married Jane Elizabeth Oliphant. He joined the
History Department faculty at the University of Texas in 1918,
during which time he wrote his master's thesis on the Texas Rangers.
He earned his master's degree in 1920. In 1932, he was awarded a
Ph.D. From 1939 to 1946 Webb served as director of the Texas State
Historical Association and began compiling an encyclopedia of Texas
which was eventually published as the Handbook of Texas.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0180 |
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Academic hood of Walter Prescott Webb, 1920-1932,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Collegiate hood, one of two. Black, blue, and
yellow.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0070 |
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Academic hood of Walter Prescott Webb, 1920-1932,
cloth 42 in x 23 in |
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[Collegiate hood, two of two. Black, white, and
red.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0104 |
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Key, 1905-1925,
metal not yet measured |
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[Key with attached tag: North entrance Ins. and
Banking, Room.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0163 |
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Portrait, Mrs. Coke Stevenson, 1940-1959,
canvas (textile material) not yet measured |
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[Portrait of Fay Wright Stevenson, wife of former
governor of Texas, Coke Robert Stevenson. Signature of Christiansen
Leberman in lower right corner. This portrait of Fay Wright
Stevenson, wife of Governor Coke Robert Stevenson, was damaged by
fire and smoke in the Texas State Capitol in 1983.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0087 |
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Flag conservation remnants and frame paint, 1931-1966,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Underlay fabric and touch-up paint for flag
conservation, 10 pieces. 1). TPA# 1071. Underlay fabric: 5th TX
infantry. a). Five different thread samples in polyethylene sleeve.
b). Beige cloth (like sash). c). Two pieces of brown transparent
cloth. d). One maroon cloth. 2). TPA #913, Cat # M-5-80. Peach
color. Netting removed 10-20-98. Label says: Flag # 1995/6-M-5-80
(Guerrero Battalion Flag). Material removed during conservation. 3).
Flag # 1995/6-M-13-80 (1st Texas regiment, Texas Volunteer Infantry,
Hood's Brigade, state flag), TPA 915. Material removed during
conservation. Blue, beige, and green. 4). Flag # 1995/6-M-26-80
(Walker's Texas Division, Mansfield / Pleasant Hill), TPA#916.
Material removed during conservation. Pink, white, and blue. 5). #
1994/7-M-5-2 (6th Texas Infantry / 15th Texas Cavalry Dismounted,
Granbury's Brigade), TPA#917. Material removed during conservation.
Brown backing fabric. 6). Flag # 1995/6-M-3-80 (Matamoros Battalion
Flag), TPA#914. Material removed during conservation. Beige. TPA#914
Texas. Catalog # M-3-80. Previous treatment threads removed by TPA
10-98. 7). 28 star U.S. flag, TPA# 1161. Catalog M-75-81 (U.S.
National Flag, 28 stars). Previous treatment. Removed by TPA 11-01.
8). TPA#1072 TOLUCA (Toluca Battalion Flag, permanent loan to San
Jacinto monument). Green, red, and beige. TPA #1072 TOLUCA: Backings
and silk crepeline removed by TPA, March '00. 9). TPA #1073.
Previous treatment back. Removed 05-00. Beige. 10). Box of touch up
paint. From Texas Preservation Associates Inc., P.O. Box 60,
Keedysville, Maryland 21756. To Texas State Archives, PO Box 12927,
Austin, TX 78711. ATTN Chris LaPlante. Touch-up paint #1105:
Galveston Flag, paint for frame.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0086 |
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The American Revolution Bi-centennial Collection plate, 1976,
metal not yet measured |
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[Plate, part of the American Revolution
Bi-Centennial Collection: Victory at Yorkstown. Depicts a military
scene with an officer on a horse, with a flag in the backdrop and a
cannon in the forefront. 7 of 7. The Franklin Mint minted 13
commemorative pewter plates for the American Revolution Bicentennial
(1776-1976) celebrations. The artifacts collection at the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission includes seven of the 13
plates.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0085 |
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The American Revolution Bi-centennial Collection plate, 1976,
metal not yet measured |
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[Plate, part of the American Revolution
Bi-Centennial Collection: Washington crosses the Delaware. Depicts
an officer in the forefront with soldiers in the backdrop. 6 of 7.
The Franklin Mint minted 13 commemorative pewter plates for the
American Revolution Bicentennial (1776-1976) celebrations. The
artifacts collection at the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission includes seven of the 13 plates.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0084 |
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The American Revolution Bi-centennial Collection plate, 1976,
metal not yet measured |
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[Plate, part of the American Revolution
Bi-Centennial Collection: Burgoyne defeated at Saratoga. Depicts two
officers in conversation in front of a military tent. 5 of 7. The
Franklin Mint minted 13 commemorative pewter plates for the American
Revolution Bicentennial (1776-1976) celebrations. The artifacts
collection at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
includes seven of the 13 plates.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0083 |
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The American Revolution Bi-centennial Collection plate, 1976,
metal not yet measured |
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[Plate, part of the American Revolution
Bi-Centennial Collection: The Bonhomme Richard defeats Serapis.
Depicts an officer holding a sword and pointing to the right with a
battle scene on board a ship in the background. 4 of 7. The Franklin
Mint minted 13 commemorative pewter plates for the American
Revolution Bicentennial (1776-1976) celebrations. The artifacts
collection at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
includes seven of the 13 plates.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0082 |
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The American Revolution Bi-centennial Collection plate, 1976,
metal not yet measured |
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[Plate, part of the American Revolution
Bi-Centennial Collection: The signing of the Declaration. Depicts a
group of people around a table, with one person signing the
declaration. 3 of 7. The Franklin Mint minted 13 commemorative
pewter plates for the American Revolution Bicentennial (1776-1976)
celebrations. The artifacts collection at the Texas State Library
and Archives Commission includes seven of the 13 plates.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0081 |
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The American Revolution Bi-centennial Collection plate, 1976,
metal not yet measured |
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[Plate, part of the American Revolution
Bi-Centennial Collection: Winter at Valley Forge. Depicts a group of
soldiers marching in a field, with one figure atop a horse. 2 of 7.
The Franklin Mint minted 13 commemorative pewter plates for the
American Revolution Bicentennial (1776-1976) celebrations. The
artifacts collection at the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission includes seven of the 13 plates.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0080 |
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The American Revolution Bi-centennial Collection plate, 1976,
metal not yet measured |
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[Plate, part of the American Revolution
Bi-Centennial Collection: Alliance with France. Depicts a man at a
table, surrounded by the figures of four other standing men. 1 of 7.
The Franklin Mint minted 13 commemorative pewter plates for the
American Revolution Bicentennial (1776-1976) celebrations. The
artifacts collection at the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission includes seven of the 13 plates.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0111 |
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Wood from tree over original grave of Stephen F. Austin, 1910-1920,
wood (plant material) 3.25 in x 2 in x 0.25 in |
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[Glossy piece of wood, rectangular. Printed on it:
From oak tree over original grave of Stephen F. Austin, Brazoria
County, Texas. Remains moved to State Cemetery, October 18, 1910.
This piece of wood is from an oak tree that stood over the original
grave of Stephen F. Austin at the Gulf Prairie Cemetery at Peach
Point, in Brazoria County, Texas.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0108 |
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Shingle from the first Capitol of the Republic of Texas, 1836,
wood (plant material) 5 in x 2.5 in x 0.1 in |
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[Thin piece of wood, rectangular-shaped.
Handwritten along the length: Capitol of Columbia. This is a piece
of shingle from the first Capitol of the Republic of Texas located
at Columbia. This Capitol was used by the first Congress in 1836.
President Samuel Houston, on December 15, 1836, ordered the seat of
government removed to Houston. The government began operating from
Houston on April 19, 1837.] |
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Piece of the weatherboarding of the first Capitol of the Republic
of Texas located at Columbia, 1836,
wood (plant material) 6.25 in x 3 in x 0.3 in |
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[Piece of wood, rectangular-shaped. This is a
piece of weatherboarding of the first Capitol of the Republic of
Texas at Columbia. It was in this Capitol that the first session of
the first Congress of the Republic closed. The beginning was held
under a nearby oak tree. President Samuel Houston, on December 15,
1836, ordered the seat of government removed to Houston. The
government began operating from Houston on April 19, 1837.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0232 |
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Walking stick, 1927,
wood (plant material) 36 in x 1.5 in x 5 in |
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[Walking stick, wooden. Brown in color. Metal
plaque around stem. Plaque states: Dan Moody walking stick. R. Niles
Graham. Compliments of Amon G. Carter. January 19, 1927.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
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Confederate grave marker, 1920-1960,
stone (worked rock) not yet measured |
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[Confederate grave marker. Design similar to the
Southern Cross of Honor medal. A large circle with the bases of four
intersecting triangles protruding on the north, south, east and west
ends so that the piece looks like a four-sided star or a maltese
cross. Piece is attached to a square block of rough-edged stone.
Obverse: Circle has a wreath and the image of the Confederate flag
in relief. The point on the west has the letter C, on the north the
letter S, and on the east the letter A. The south point is blank.
Reverse: Circle has a wreath. Within the wreath are the words: Deo
Vindice. The west point says 1861 and the east point says 1865. The
sole of the block of stone has the word: Father.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0201 |
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Colt navy pistol, Ranger, 1851,
metal 13.5 in x 5 in x 1 in |
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[Cap and ball model, with octagonal barrel. Patent
# 97885. Etched on the barrel: Address Sam Colt, Hartford CT and
Engaged May 16, 1843.] |
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Masterson pistol, Confederate, 1850-1860,
metal 13.75 in x 5 in x 1 in |
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[Cap and ball pistol, .44 caliber. Has a blank
crest on the back of the handle. A silver plate on the butt of the
stock has engraved the battles that Thomas W. Masterson participated
in: Eltham's Landing, Seven Pines, Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill,
Malvern Hill, Freemans Ford, 2nd Manassas, Boonsborough Gap,
Sharpsburg, Savage Station, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga.
In the center of these names is: Thomas Masterson, Brazoria, Texas.
This pistol was used by Thomas W. Masterson in Hood's Brigade all
through the Civil War. Masterson enlisted at the age of 18 and his
father had a gunsmith make this pistol for him as a parting
present.] |
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Cooper Double Action Pistol, Ranger, 1863-1869,
metal 8.75 in x 4.5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Double-action pistol. Patent # 3381. Barrel
address markings: Cooper Firearms Mfg. Co., Frankford, Philadelphia,
PA. Patent January 7, 1851, April 25, 1851, September 4, 1860,
September 1, 1863, September 22, 1863. The design of this pistol
strongly resembles the Colt 1849 pocket pistol.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0152 |
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Trinket box, 1890-1930,
glass (material) 2.5 in x 2 in x 2 in |
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[Box, miniature, in the shape of a chicken. Pale
blue milk glass. Stamped on the inside: Made in France,
Vallerysthal.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0153 |
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Coffee cups, 1900-1950,
ceramic (material) 2.5 in x 1.7 in x 1.7 in |
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[Espresso cups (possibly), two pieces. White with
gold flower design and trim. Printed on the bottom: Japan.] |
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Sake cups, 1900-1950,
ceramic (material) 1.75 in x 2 in |
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[Sake cups, two pieces. White with vertical blue
line design. Oriental characters on the bottom.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0210 |
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Bowl with lid, 1900-1950,
ceramic (material) 6.5 in x 4.5 in x 4 in |
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[Oval bowl with base, two handles and lid,
off-white. Raised grape and leaf design.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
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Book, Laws and Decrees of the State of Coahuila and Texas, 1839,
organic material 13.5 in x 10.53 in x 3 in |
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[Book, leather-bound, in a wooden box and cover.
Cover of the book has an embossed seal: Treasurer's Office, State of
Texas. The book is kept open to the following page: Laws and Decrees
of the State of Coahuila and Texas, in Spanish and English, to which
is added the constitution of said State. Also, the Colonization law
of the state of Tamaulipas and Naturalization Law of the Central
Congress. By order of the Secretary of State. Translated by J.P.
Kumball, MD, Houston, Telegraph Power Press, 1839. The page is
stamped: Texas State Library, Austin, TX.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0075 |
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Drawing pen set, 1870-1900,
metal Compass: 4 in x 0.50 in x 0.50 in; Attachment 1: 2.5 in x
0.5 in x 0.25 in; Attachment 2: 1.75 in x 0.5 in x 0.25 in; Case:
4.75 in x 1.25 in x 0.5 in |
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[Drawing pen set. Includes a compass with two
attachments in a case. This drawing pen set belonged to Mitchell
Ingram, born November 21, 1853. He spent most of his life in Bastrop
County. In 1876 he attended Parson's Seminary in Kentucky, but
little else is known of any other formal schooling he may have
received. He was qualified to teach, but farming was his chosen
profession. Mitchell married Martha Ingram sometime in the 1880s. He
died in Bastrop County in 1943, and is buried in the Haynie Chapel
Cemetery in Garfield.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0074 |
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Bowie knife, 1830-1875,
metal 13 in x 2.5 in x 1 in |
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[Wooden handle and cover, metal blade, horn hilt.
Etched on the blade: G. Wostenholm & Son, Washington Works,
I*XL, the real IXL knife, The Hunters Companion. Also etched is the
figure of a man on a horse. This knife was donated to the Texas
State Library by Mrs. Nan S. Beachly, wife of Mr. John Philip
Beachly in May 1975. Mr. Beachly believed that this knife belonged
to David Crockett.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0211 |
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Bottle, 1900-1950,
glass (material) 3.75 in x 7.5 in |
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[Bottle / vase. Green with white flowers and
recurrent motif.] |
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Bottle, 1900-1950,
glass (material) 3.75 in x 8 in |
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[Bottle / vase. Purple with white flowers
motif.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0067 |
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Sunglasses, 1850-1900,
metal closed glasses: 4.5 in x 1.5 in x 1 in; open glasses: 5.5
in x 4.5 in x 1.5 in; case: 5 in x 1.75 in x 0.5 in |
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[Blue glasses with foldable side glasses. The
stems over the ears fold. Housed in a black case.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0074 |
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State of Texas Medal of Honor, Apollo 11 Astronauts, 1970,
metal 10.25 in x 5 in x 0.5 in |
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[Obverse and reverse of gold medal replicas of the
State of Texas Medal of Honor (originally intended to be the Medal
of Valor) presented to the Apollo 11 astronauts (Neil A. Armstrong,
Michael Collins, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.) by Governor Preston Smith
on October 17, 1970. Medals are mounted on walnut board. The medal
on the left depicts the states of Texas wreath and the lone star in
the center. Legend along the sides states: The State of Texas Medal
of Honor. Apollo 11 - Astronauts. The medal on the right depicts two
astronauts deploying the American flag on the surface of the moon
with Earth on the horizon and a lunar module in the background.
Legend along the sides states: We Came in Peace. July 20th, 1969.
The Apollo 11 astronauts were the first humans to set foot on the
moon on July 20, 1969. Six hours after landing at 4:17 p.m. Eastern
Daylight Time (with less than 30 seconds of fuel remaining), Neil A.
Armstrong took the first step and he was joined shortly thereafter
by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. The two astronauts spent 21 hours on the
lunar surface. After their historic walks on the moon, they
successfully docked with the Command Module Columbia, in which
Michael Collins was orbiting the moon. The dies for the medal
(ATF0436) and this replica were placed in the State Archives to
commemorate the historic achievement.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0211 |
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Bottle, 1860-1910,
glass (material) 5.25 in x 4 in x 11 in |
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[Bottle with stopper. Possibly hand painted.
Floral design in green and gold.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0154 |
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Cup, 1900-1950,
ceramic (material) 5.25 in x 4 in x 2.7 in |
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[Cup, off-white with purple, green, and gold
design in wide band.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0206 |
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Seals, 1840-1842,
metal 7 in diameter x 1 in height |
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[Seals, round, two pieces. Silver. The surface of
the cover of both is highly ornate with a coat of arms, the motto of
the Order of the Garter: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (Evil to him who
evil thinks) and the motto of the British monarchs: DIEU ET MON
DROIT (God and my right). On the left, the shield is supported by
the British Lion and on the right, by the Unicorn of
Scotland.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0208 |
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Wooden puzzle whittled by Sam Houston, 1860-1863,
wood (plant material) 2 in x 0.5 in x 0.5 in each |
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[Wooden puzzle, six pieces. This puzzle was
presented by Mr. J.W. Graham who stated that General Sam Houston was
a great whittler in the last days of his life and always had a sharp
pocket knife. With soft pine, he made puzzles and crosses. When Mr.
Graham was a boy of eight or nine years, General Houston whittled
this puzzle for him.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0072 |
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The Stars and Stripes newspaper, 1918-1919,
paper (fiber product) two bundles: 13 in x 6 in x 1 in |
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[Newspaper, The Stars and Stripes (France), eight copies. The official newspaper of
the AEF, Price 50 centimes. Dates: October 11, 1918, December 13, 20
and 27, 1918. March 7 and 14, 1919. April 18 and 25, 1919.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0071 |
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The Arrow Head, 1919,
paper (fiber product) bundle: 11 in x 7.5 in x 2.5 in |
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[Newspaper, The Arrow Head. Priced 25 centimes. 8 copies. Dates: February 27,
1919. March 6 and 13, 1919. April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1919. May 2,
1919. The Arrow Head was the official
publication of the 36th Division, organized in August and September
1917 from National Guard organizations in Texas and
Oklahoma.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0072 |
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Newspaper page, 1918,
paper (fiber product) 11.5 in x 9.5 in |
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[Newspaper page: Advertisement for Parfumerie de
Notre-Dame-Des-Fleurs, Bruno Court.] |
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1918,
paper (fiber product) 21 in x 15.5 in |
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[Newspaper page: "With Camp Bowie Signal Corps at Camp and on
the Hike," Sunday, April 21, 1918.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0073 |
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Mint Julep Gum in wrapper, 1933-1940,
organic material 2 in x 0.5 in x 0.1 in |
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[One stick of Mint Julep Gum by Tom Huston in
yellow and green paper wrapper with foil wrapper enclosing unused
chewing gum. John Thomas "Tom" Huston was the son of a Texas peanut farmer and
created a mechanical peanut sheller and a roaster for shelled
peanuts that formed the beginning of his single-serving packaged
peanut business in Columbus, Georgia, in 1925. He sought the
scientific expertise of George Washington Carver to improve his
peanut crop. His successful Tom Huston Peanut Company caused him to
be featured in Time magazine in 1930
("The Farmer Boy Who Became Peanut King"). He began a frozen peaches business that failed,
causing him to lose his controlling stock of the peanut company in
1933. Afterward, Huston created Julep Gums and invented a chewing
gum packaging design, but that business failed due to the monopoly
on the chewing gum market held by the Beechnut Company.]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0166 |
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Confederate pension application artifacts, 1888-1916,
cloth not yet measured |
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[These items were included with Confederate
pension applications submitted to the Texas Comptroller's Office by
Confederate veterans or their legal heirs. Confederate veterans and
their widows were dependent upon the generosity of the already
impoverished former Confederate states for any postwar pension
benefits. In awarding pensions for Confederate service, Texas, like
most other southern states, confined its relief payments to veterans
or their widows resident in Texas since 1880 who were disabled or
indigent. Therefore, the index of applicants for Confederate
pensions in no way represents a complete roster of Texas residents
who fought for the Confederacy.] |
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| None |
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Quilt rack, Texas Sesquicentennial, 1980-1986,
wood (plant material) not yet measured |
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[Wooden display rack for quilts, brown. Two
pieces. These two quilt racks were received from the Texas
Sesquicentennial Commission in 1987.] |
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Barber's chair, Confederate Men's Home, 1895-1900,
wood (plant material) 25.6 in x 29.5 in x 47.2 in |
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[Barber's chair. Fancy woodwork. Seat, back and
head rests are upholstered in floral-print fabric. Seat and backrest
lean backward. Handrests in the shape of a bird. Oval metal plaque
on the back states: Eugene Berninghaus, Novelty Manuf't'r, Cin'ti.O.
This barber's chair was used in the Confederate Men's Home, Austin,
Texas, by veteran, Richard Allen, in 1900. Benjamin Richard Allen
was born in Orange County, Texas in 1843. On May 7, 1862, Allen, at
age 19, enlisted in the Confederate Army at Camp Kyle, where he was
mustered into service in Company G of the 26th Texas Cavalry,
DeBray's Brigade. Little of Allen's experiences in the war are
known, but according to regimental histories, he reported to
Galveston Island, where he and his fellow troops were employed in
patrolling the coast. On January 1, 1863, the 26th Texas Cavalry
took part in the battle that recaptured Galveston Island from the
Union. On March 24, 1865, Allen and the 26th Texas were discharged.
After the war, Allen moved to Heidenheimer, Bell County, Texas,
where he was a farmer. In 1899, he applied for admittance into the
Confederate Men's Home in Austin due to poor health. He moved in on
August 8, 1900. Allen died on September 28, 1914, and was buried the
next day in the Texas State Cemetery.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0136 |
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Parasol, 1909,
cloth open: 21.5 in x 23 in x 21 in; folded: 20.5 in x 5 in x 2
in |
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[Parasol, black lace over white lining, and white
tassels. The item appears to be partially made of plastic but this
has not been verified. This parasol belonged to Lucadia Pease. She
carried it when she married Elisha Marshall Pease in Poquonock,
Connecticut, in 1850.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0165 |
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United States flags, 1912-1959,
cloth smaller flag: 17.75 in x 11 in; larger flag: 21 in x 11.75
in |
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[Two U.S. 48-star flags. Small, rolled up, with
broken sticks. Tag #10 attached to one of them.] |
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Carrier's address to the patrons of the Texas State Times, 1857,
cloth 21.5 in x 16 in |
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[White piece of silk with printed text in black
ink and a decorative border. Dated January 1, 1857. Carriers'
addresses were published by newspapers, usually on January 1, and
distributed in the United States for more than two centuries. The
custom originated in England and was introduced in America during
colonial times. The newsboys delivered these greetings in verse each
New Year's Day and the customers understood that a tip was expected.
The poems, often anonymous, describe the events of the past year,
locally, regionally, and nationally, and end with a request for a
gratuity for the faithful carrier. Often the poem referred to the
carrier's diligence and hardships during winter weather. Carriers'
addresses are distinctive examples of popular publishing in
nineteenth-century America.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
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Ox-yoke beam, 1880-1885,
wood (plant material) 49 in x 9 in x 5.5 in |
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[Ox-yoke beam with chain ring. Note glued on the
beam states: "This ox-yoke was presented to the State
Library by Mr. J. Robinson, Route 4, Austin, July 1931. The yoke was
made about 50 years ago, made by Mr. Robinson, then a youth of (?),
and Ben McKensie, a negro man who had belonged to Lacy McKinsie,
Grandfather of Mr. Robinson. Believed to be 100 years old."]
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| Artifact-Box |
| 0190 |
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Ox-yoke bows, 1880-1885,
wood (plant material) 25 in x 11 in x 4.5 in |
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[Two ox-yoke bows.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
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Poles, 1925-1931,
metal a). 50 in x 2 in x 1 in; b). 36 in x 2 in x 1 in; c). 64 in
x 2 in x 1 in; d). 63 in x 2 in x 1 in |
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[Poles, four pieces. Wooden with metal fittings.
One pole has the following marking: The Lilley Co., Columbus, O. The
Lilley Co. manufactured military equipment, swords, uniforms, and
accessories.] |
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Commemorative key to the city of Odessa, 1983,
metal 43 in x 6 in x 1 in |
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[Black and gold-colored key, oversized. Etched on
the four sides of the rectangular gold-colored dedication on the
spine of the key: Presented to Mark Wells White, Governor of Texas.
Presented by Mayor Bob Bryant on behalf of Crime Stoppers. Presented
in Odessa, Texas, September 29, 1983. On the occasion of his visit
to Odessa, Texas.] |
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Sword, 1862,
metal 41 in x 4.5 in x 5 in |
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[Sword with stylized hilt. Rusted blade, on which
is marked: U.S. 1862. This sword was worn by William Williams while
in the Confederate army.] |
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Walking stick, Joseph D. Sayers, 1894,
wood (plant material) 38 in x 4 in x 1 in |
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[Walking stick designed like a prickly branch.
Small brass plaque on the head. Plaque reads: A.W. Terrell to Jos.
D. Sayers, April 1894. Joseph D. Sayers, a Civil War officer and
lawyer, served one term as Texas lieutenant governor, 1879-1881.
Alexander Watkins Terrell, jurist and Civil War officer, served four
terms in the Texas Senate (1876-1884) and later served four years in
the state House of Representatives (1891-1892, 1903-1905).] |
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Cavalry sword, 1810,
metal 46 in x 5.5 in x 5 in |
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[Pallasch cavalry sword, possibly a French
cuirassier, AN XI (1802-1803) and steel scabbard. Flat back,
regulation brass hilt with various numbers stamped along the
knuckle-guard. Double fullered blade. Etched on the scabbard:
Versailles; 507, 1657 and 73. Etched on the side of the blade: M
faire impr du (possibly Manufacture Imperial du?) KLINGENTHAL. Mai
1810. Two poinçons on the blade near the hilt. One looks like a
B, which could stand for J.G. Bick, controller from 1809 to 1812.
The other is illegible, but possibly M, which could stand for Claude
Marion, inspector from 1808 to 1811.] |
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Rifle, Joe Davis, 1825-1835,
wood (plant material) 56.5 in x 6.5 in x 1 in |
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[Rifle, flint-lock muzzle loader converted to a
percussion lock. Engraved: This gun was used by Joe Davis in killing
Cullen Montgomery Baker, January 6, 1869. Presented to the State
Library by T.U. Taylor. Baker was an infamous guerilla and desperado
in Texas and Arkansas during and after the Civil War.] |
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Commemorative shovel, 1959,
metal not yet measured |
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[Steel shovel with a gold handle and plaque.
Marking on the stem: 2 Heat Treated. Etched on the plaque: State
Archives and Library Building, Austin, Texas. Ground breaking
ceremony May 11, 1959. State Building Commission. Governor Price
Daniel, Chairman. Attorney General Will Wilson, member. Honorable
E.E. McAdams, member. Architects Adams & Adams. General
Contractor B.L. McGee. This shovel was used by Governor Price Daniel
and members of the Texas Library and Historical Commission to turn
the first dirt to indicate that construction of the present Texas
State Library and Archives building had begun on May 11,
1959.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0191 |
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Serving tray, Philosophical Society of Texas, 1968,
metal 30 in x 11 in x 4 in |
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[Serving tray, silver, with space for two dishes.
Engraved: The Philosophical Society of Texas records its enduring
gratitude to Herbert Dickens Gambrell who revived the society in
1935 and who with charm of humor and graciousness of spirit has
invested it with meaning and purpose for a third of a century.
December 7, 1968. The Philosophical Society of Texas for The
Collection and Diffusion of Knowledge was founded on December 5,
1837, in the Capitol of the Republic of Texas at Houston. Aware of
the potential greatness of the new republic, it was founded to
provide for the symmetrical progress of the nation and to
disseminate accurate information regarding the region. During the
period of preparation for the celebration of the centennial of Texas
independence, a group of citizens of modern Texas decided to revive
and perpetuate the society as a memorial to the twenty-six founders.
On January 18, 1936, a charter for The Philosophical Society of
Texas as an educational, non-profit-sharing corporation without
capital stock, was obtained from the State of Texas.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0189 |
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Travis letter and Texas Declaration of Independence, facsimiles, 1836,
paper (fiber product) 1). 9 in x 11.5 in; 2). 20 in x 22.5 in; 3). 14 in x 9.
in |
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[Facsimiles of the Travis letter and the Texas
Declaration of Independence, three groups. 1). Framed and typed
letter from Travis from the Alamo. 2). Framed letter in Travis'
handwriting. 3). Facsimile of Declaration of Independence, 1836
(matted; five frames).] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
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Mixing bowl, 1860-1865,
wood (plant material) not yet measured |
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[Mixing bowl for dough, wood. Red on the outside,
brown on the inside. This mixing bowl was used for making dough by
cooks in the Governor's Mansion in 1866-1867 during Governor Pease's
administration.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0112 |
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Field battalion flag / banner, 111th Field Signal Battalion, 1917-1919,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Flag, from the 111th Field Signal Battalion, 36th
Division. Orange with writing in red, and white tassels.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0113 |
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Eagle insignia with ropes, 111th Field Signal Battalion, 1917-1919,
metal not yet measured |
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[Gold-colored eagle insignia from the 111th Field
Signal Battalion, 36th Division. Includes yellow ropes and
tassels.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0114 |
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Signal Corps banner, 111th Field Signal Battalion, 1917-1919,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Brown felt banner from the 111th Field Signal
Battalion, 36th Division. Banner is embroidered with "Signal Corps" and depicts a hanging flag and two crossed flags
with a torch.]
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Flag, 111th Field Signal Battalion, 1917-1919,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Flag from the 111th Field Signal Battalion, 36th
Division. Red and white. Rolled up, tied with rope.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0115 |
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Military caps, 111th Field Signal Battalion, 1917-1919,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Red-orange-colored military caps from the 111th
Field Signal Battalion, 36th Division, two pieces. Embroidered in
blue thr 111th F.S.Bn.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0116 |
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Flag, 111th Field Signal Battalion, 1917-1919,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Flag from the 111th Field Signal Battalion, 36th
Division. Yellow tassels.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 0117 |
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United States flag, 111th Field Signal Battalion, 1917-1919,
cloth not yet measured |
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[Flag of the United States of America from the
111th Field Signal Battalion, 36th Division.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| None |
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Chest, 1900-1945,
wood (plant material) 51.2 in x 27.2 in x 27.2 in |
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[Cedar chest. Elaborate carving and design.
Lathe-turned wood at each corner. Large panel on top with carved
initials: P.B.G. Handles and lock on front. Wooden handles on the
ends. This cedar chest was made in the Huntsville penitentiary in
Texas (presumably in the furniture factory). According to accession
notes, it was used by the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
for depositing documents.] |
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Smith County courtroom model, 1965,
wood (plant material) not yet measured |
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[Model of the Smith County courtroom. The exterior
side of the model has the manufacturer's sticker: Another Consco
model, Product of Construction Service Co., 4907 Ohio Garden Road,
Fort Worth, Texas. Model depicts layout and arrangement of room,
with removable fixtures for television cameras, furniture, human
figures and other accessories. Human figures appear to be made of
clay. This model of the Smith County courtroom was used by the
office of the Texas Attorney General in the case of Billie Sol Estes
vs. State of Texas in 1965. It was constructed to prove that Estes
had a fair trial, not hindered or compromised by the presence of
television and news crew in the courtroom.] |
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Texas Women on the Move exhibit panels, 1977,
wood (plant material) 96 in x 126 in x 1 in |
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[Exhibit panels, triptych (three pieces).
Black-and-white. Foldable. Accompanying beam that joins them
together. Depicts images of women from different walks of life.
These exhibit panels formed the backdrop of the Texas exhibit
display at the first National Women's Conference in Houston, held
November 18-21, 1977. The theme "Texas Women on the Move" is depicted in black-and-white graphics of women
engaged in careers, artistic expression, and parenting. The National
Women's Conference was the first meeting of its type in the United
States since the groundbreaking Women's Rights Convention in Seneca
Falls, New York, in 1848. It was organized after a 1975 United
Nations conference in Mexico City celebrating the International Year
of the Woman, which was later extended to an International Decade
for Women. Approximately 2,000 delegates from 50 states and six
territories participated in the Houston meeting, along with an
additional 15,000 to 20,000 observers. The delegates approved a
national plan of action, part of which called for ratification of
the Equal Rights Amendment. Though the ERA failed to be ratified by
the 1982 deadline, the conference had invigorated the women’s
rights movement and increased membership in political activism
groups such as the National Organization for Women.]
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Shield, Texas State Library, 1930-1960,
wood (plant material) not yet measured |
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[Shield. Wall-mount. Black and gold-colored. Has a
raised book in relief and the following text: Texas State Library,
Austin.] |
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Texas State Archives and Library Building model, 1961,
wood (plant material) not yet measured |
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[Three-dimensional model of the Texas State
Archives and Library Building exterior. Model shows the building,
six flags in front of the building, surrounding foliage, surrounding
roads and model cars. Reverse shows the loading dock and the six
seals on the building. This model was constructed by the Texas State
Building Commission at the request of mural artist Peter Hurd, who
had been approached in 1961 by Texas Governor Price Daniel to paint
a mural in the building's lobby. His son-in-law, artist Peter
Rogers, completed the commission in 1964.] |
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Texas State Archives and Library Building lobby detail model, 1961,
wood (plant material) not yet measured |
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[Three-dimensional model of the Texas State
Archives and Library Building entryway and lobby. Model shows the
three main doors at the front of the building through which can be
seen the interior of the lobby and the state of Texas seal on the
floor. This model was constructed by the Texas State Building
Commission at the request of mural artist Peter Hurd, who had been
approached in 1961 by Texas Governor Price Daniel to paint a mural
in the building's lobby. His son-in-law, artist Peter Rogers,
completed the commission in 1964.] |
| Artifact-Box |
| 1987/092-93 |
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Texas Sesquicentennial commemorative Winchester 94 rifle, 1985-1986,
wood (plant material) 5.25 in x 8.5 in x 42.5 in |
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[Texas Sesquicentennial commemorative Winchester
94 rifle on wooden mount in clear custom case. Round barrel. Metal
plate on the rifle butt states: Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.
White label on butt states 1040. Sticker under the rifle butt states
American walnut. Butt pad states: Winchester trademarks licensed
from Gun Corp. U.S. Repeating Arms Company. Etched in metal plate on
top side of the barrel: Silver Series, 1 of 25, Dallas, Texas. Metal
plate on either side of the barrel states: Texas Sesquicentennial
and Texas 1836-1986. Metal plate under the rear sight states:
Winchester 94AE CAL 30-30 WIN, Made in New Haven, Conn., U.S.A.,
Winchester proof steel. Serial number under the trigger plate:
532278. Attached tag (Winchester) provides the following information
about the rifle's specifications: Caliber: 30-30 Winchester.
Magazine capacity: 6 (add one round for cartridge in chamber, when
ready to fire). Barrel length: 20 inches. Overall length 37.75
inches. Length of pull: 13 inches. Drop at comb: 1.75 inches. Drop
at heel: 2.5 inches. Weight (lbs.): 6.5 inches. Rate of twist (R.H.)
1 turn in: 12 inches. Tag also states: Full two-year warranty, made
in U.S.A., Winchester trademarks licensed from Olin Corporation,
Model 94 angle eject, Lever action centerfire carbine, G9412E. U.S.
Repeating Arms Company 275 Winchester Ave., P.O. Box 30 - 300, New
Haven, CT 06511. Also included is the business card of Dart Inc. The
following information is provided: Box 220, Henderson, Nebraska
68371. Custom Commemoratives. Charlie Adams 402-723-5395.
Manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers. Toll Free: 1-800-228-0086.
The Texas Sesquicentennial commemorative Winchester 94 rifle was
manufactured on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of
Texas.] |
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Spear, 1910-1940,
metal 106 in x 4 in diam. |
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[Spear with partial tang for blade and metal cap
on opposite end. A Railway Express Agency label is affixed to the
shaft, with Merion, Pennsylvania, as point of origin. Only "Texas State Archives and Lib., Austin,
Tex." is faintly legible in destination
address.]
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| 0050 |
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Doll furniture, 1900-1940,
cane (plant material) 6.5 in x 3.25 in x 3.5 in |
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[Miniature rocking chair, handmade from feather
quills. Light green velvet seat.] |
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| In original crate |
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Plaque, Confederate States of America, 1955,
metal not yet measured |
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[Bronze plaque. Circular seals on left side of
plaque. Etched along circumference of the seal: The Confederate
States of America, 22 February 1862, Deo Vindice. Figure of a
soldier on a horse in the center of the seal with a laurel wreath
border. Etched on the right side of the plaque: Dedicated to Texans
who served the Confederacy. This is one of two plaques (the other is
ATF0521) originally installed in 1965 in the Texas Supreme Court
Building, which was built using money from the pension fund for
Confederate widows and veterans. The plaques feature symbols of the
Confederacy and a quotation from Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
The Texas chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People and others asked Texas Governor George W. Bush to
have the plaques removed. They were taken down in June 2000 and
replaced by plaques declaring equal justice is available to all
Texans "regardless of race, creed or
color." The removal of the plaques was protested by
Confederate heritage groups.] |
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Plaque, Texas Regiments, 1955,
metal not yet measured |
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[Bronze plaque. Design of a Confederate flag on
the right side. Etched on the left: I rely upon Texas regiments in
all tight places, and fear I have to call upon them too often. They
have fought grandly, nobly… Robert E. Lee. This is one of two
plaques (the other is ATF0520) originally installed in 1965 in the
Texas Supreme Court Building, which was built using money from the
pension fund for Confederate widows and veterans. The plaques
feature symbols of the Confederacy and a quotation from Confederate
General Robert E. Lee. The Texas chapter of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People and others asked Texas
Governor George W. Bush to have the plaques removed. They were taken
down in June 2000 and replaced by plaques declaring equal justice is
available to all Texans "regardless of
race, creed or color." The removal of the plaques was
protested by Confederate heritage groups.] |
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| 0233 |
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Texas State Library embossing machine, 1940-1945,
metal 3.75 in x 0.75 in x 2.5 in (greatest measure of
dimension) |
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[Hand-lever embossing machine, with top and bottom
dies. Chrome finish. Die: T.S.L (at top of embossed circle), MS (at
bottom of embossed circle). This embossing machine was in the
possession of Assistant State Librarian Ed Seidenberg before it was
accessioned. Presumably it had been used to mark manuscript
materials held by the Texas Library and Historical Commission (later
to become TSLAC), though during what timeframe is unknown.] |
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