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- Civil War Commemorative Medal Awarded to Veteran Thomas Nolan, 1866 - In 1866, the state of Ohio authorized production of medals to honor those soldiers who had re-enlisted during the Civil War. These bronze medals were engraved on the back with the name and company of the veteran volunteer. This medal, without its ribbon, belonged to Thomas Nolan of Company G, 17th Ohio Infantry Regiment.
- 1861-1865
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Civil War Commemorative Medal Awarded to Veteran Thomas Nolan, 1866
In 1866, the state of Ohio authorized production of medals to honor those soldiers who had re-enlisted during the Civil War. These bronze medals were engraved on the back with the name and company of the veteran volunteer. This medal, without its ribbon, belonged to Thomas Nolan of Company G, 17th Ohio Infantry Regiment.
- Pitcher, 1870-1875 -
- 1870-1875
- Collections - Artifact
Pitcher, 1870-1875
- Fair Lane Rail Car Stationery, 1921-1940 - This custom stationery by Tiffany & Company was used on Henry and Clara Ford's private railcar <em>Fair Lane</em>. Private cars allowed wealthy owners or high-ranking business executives to travel in secluded comfort. The typical private car included a workspace, sleeping quarters, a dining area, and a kitchen. The Fords owned <em>Fair Lane</em> from 1921 to 1942.
- 1921-1940
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Fair Lane Rail Car Stationery, 1921-1940
This custom stationery by Tiffany & Company was used on Henry and Clara Ford's private railcar Fair Lane. Private cars allowed wealthy owners or high-ranking business executives to travel in secluded comfort. The typical private car included a workspace, sleeping quarters, a dining area, and a kitchen. The Fords owned Fair Lane from 1921 to 1942.
- Fan, Used or Collected by Elizabeth Parke Firestone -
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Fan, Used or Collected by Elizabeth Parke Firestone
- New York Commercial Tercentenary Celebration Trophy Awarded to Ford Motor Company, 1914 - Civic boosters in the early 20th century planned automobile parades for community celebrations, political rallies, company gatherings and other events. Decorated automobiles and floats motored down city streets thrilling onlookers. Entrants could receive prizes and trophies. The Ford Motor Company received this silver cup for the greatest number of cars of one make in the auto pageant at the New York Commercial Tercentenary Celebration in 1914.
- November 01, 1914
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New York Commercial Tercentenary Celebration Trophy Awarded to Ford Motor Company, 1914
Civic boosters in the early 20th century planned automobile parades for community celebrations, political rallies, company gatherings and other events. Decorated automobiles and floats motored down city streets thrilling onlookers. Entrants could receive prizes and trophies. The Ford Motor Company received this silver cup for the greatest number of cars of one make in the auto pageant at the New York Commercial Tercentenary Celebration in 1914.
- Congressional Medal of Honor Awarded to Captain Milton Russell - Congress awarded former Union Army Captain Milton Russell the Medal of Honor for his "distinguished gallantry in action" at the Battle of Stones River in Tennessee in December 1862. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award given by the United States government to a member of the armed services for valor in action against an enemy.
- 1897
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Congressional Medal of Honor Awarded to Captain Milton Russell
Congress awarded former Union Army Captain Milton Russell the Medal of Honor for his "distinguished gallantry in action" at the Battle of Stones River in Tennessee in December 1862. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award given by the United States government to a member of the armed services for valor in action against an enemy.