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- U.S. Senator Jefferson Davis, 1858-1860 - U.S. Congressman Jefferson Davis of Mississippi posed for this portrait at Mathew Brady's Washington, D.C., studio. In early 1861, Davis resigned from the Senate, becoming president of the newly formed Confederate States of America. During the Civil War, a New York firm sold Brady photographs of military figures, battlefields, and politicians -- as well as this image of Jefferson Davis.
- 1858-1860
- Collections - Artifact
U.S. Senator Jefferson Davis, 1858-1860
U.S. Congressman Jefferson Davis of Mississippi posed for this portrait at Mathew Brady's Washington, D.C., studio. In early 1861, Davis resigned from the Senate, becoming president of the newly formed Confederate States of America. During the Civil War, a New York firm sold Brady photographs of military figures, battlefields, and politicians -- as well as this image of Jefferson Davis.
- Sign, "S-S-S-SH! Do Not Disturb," 1930-1945 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- 1930-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "S-S-S-SH! Do Not Disturb," 1930-1945
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- S.O.S. Soap Pads, 1962-1968 -
- 1962-1968
- Collections - Artifact
S.O.S. Soap Pads, 1962-1968
- S.S. Company Typewriter Spool, circa 1950 -
- circa 1950
- Collections - Artifact
S.S. Company Typewriter Spool, circa 1950
- William Bryan Campaign Stickpin, 1896 - The broom is a popular symbol for candidates who want to change the nation's political direction and sweep their opponents out of office. This pressed brass stickpin contains an image of Democratic presidential hopeful William Jennings Bryan. But his plan to clean up at the polls did not go well. He lost to Republican William McKinley.
- 1896-1900
- Collections - Artifact
William Bryan Campaign Stickpin, 1896
The broom is a popular symbol for candidates who want to change the nation's political direction and sweep their opponents out of office. This pressed brass stickpin contains an image of Democratic presidential hopeful William Jennings Bryan. But his plan to clean up at the polls did not go well. He lost to Republican William McKinley.
- Hallmark "U.S.S. Enterprise Magic" Poster, 1993 -
- 1993
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "U.S.S. Enterprise Magic" Poster, 1993
- Sign, "S-S-S-H! Please Go 'Way and Let Me Sleep!" 1938-1950 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- 1938-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "S-S-S-H! Please Go 'Way and Let Me Sleep!" 1938-1950
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- Vase, 1860-1880 -
- 1860-1880
- Collections - Artifact
Vase, 1860-1880
- Flask, 1849-1860 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Americans' fascination with railroads began in the late 1820s when rail lines began connecting distant communities. This flask depicts a steam engine with the phrase "Success to the Railroad."
- 1849-1860
- Collections - Artifact
Flask, 1849-1860
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Americans' fascination with railroads began in the late 1820s when rail lines began connecting distant communities. This flask depicts a steam engine with the phrase "Success to the Railroad."
- Flask, 1855-1860 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
- 1855-1860
- Collections - Artifact
Flask, 1855-1860
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.