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- Hand Carved Walking Stick Presented to Henry Ford, 1928 - Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. This walking cane was carved from wood removed from a tree on the grounds of the home of Samuel Clemens. Most of the surface of the cane is covered with inscriptions that, in part, honor Henry Ford.
- August 20, 1928
- Collections - Artifact
Hand Carved Walking Stick Presented to Henry Ford, 1928
Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. This walking cane was carved from wood removed from a tree on the grounds of the home of Samuel Clemens. Most of the surface of the cane is covered with inscriptions that, in part, honor Henry Ford.
- Portrait of Mark Twain, by Edoardo Gelli, 1904 - American author and humorist Mark Twain (1835-1910), whose real name was Samuel L. Clemens commissioned this portrait during his family's extended stay in Italy. Clemens was invited to lecture at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, but was unable to attend, due to his wife's poor health. Instead, Clemens sent this portrait, which he characteristically described as "better than the original".
- 1904
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Portrait of Mark Twain, by Edoardo Gelli, 1904
American author and humorist Mark Twain (1835-1910), whose real name was Samuel L. Clemens commissioned this portrait during his family's extended stay in Italy. Clemens was invited to lecture at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, but was unable to attend, due to his wife's poor health. Instead, Clemens sent this portrait, which he characteristically described as "better than the original".
- Bookplate of James B. Pond, circa 1873 - Bookplates show ownership, but they can also tell us more. Often pasted on the inside of a book's front cover or endpaper, these printed labels contain the owner's name and sometimes the words "ex-libris" (Latin for "from the library of"). Coats of arms, crests, other decorative images, poems, mottoes, and even font type provide insight into the beliefs, passions, and interests of the book's owner.
- circa 1873
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Bookplate of James B. Pond, circa 1873
Bookplates show ownership, but they can also tell us more. Often pasted on the inside of a book's front cover or endpaper, these printed labels contain the owner's name and sometimes the words "ex-libris" (Latin for "from the library of"). Coats of arms, crests, other decorative images, poems, mottoes, and even font type provide insight into the beliefs, passions, and interests of the book's owner.
- Table, Used as a Writing Desk by Mark Twain, 1830-1860 - This table belonged to Mark Twain (1835-1910), American author and humorist whose real name was Samuel L. Clemens. The author wrote at this table during the later years of his life. Twain's daughter Clara gave it to Henry Ford, along with a portrait of her father.
- 1830-1860
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Table, Used as a Writing Desk by Mark Twain, 1830-1860
This table belonged to Mark Twain (1835-1910), American author and humorist whose real name was Samuel L. Clemens. The author wrote at this table during the later years of his life. Twain's daughter Clara gave it to Henry Ford, along with a portrait of her father.
- Pennant, "Mark Twain's Home, Hannibal, Mo.," 1940-1965 - After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Some families wanted to view the country's scenic beauty; others headed for places of historic and literary importance. This souvenir pennant depicts the boyhood home of Samuel Clemens -- better known as Mark Twain.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "Mark Twain's Home, Hannibal, Mo.," 1940-1965
After World War II, highways were flooded with family vacationers out to enjoy their new cars and all that America had to offer. Some families wanted to view the country's scenic beauty; others headed for places of historic and literary importance. This souvenir pennant depicts the boyhood home of Samuel Clemens -- better known as Mark Twain.