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- Pennant, "Monticello," 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 importance such as Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Souvenirs like this pennant helped vacationers remember their visit to Jefferson's Virginia home.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "Monticello," 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 importance such as Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Souvenirs like this pennant helped vacationers remember their visit to Jefferson's Virginia home.
- Portrait of Thomas Jefferson -
- circa 1805
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Portrait of Thomas Jefferson
- Engraving, "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776," circa 1850 -
- July 04, 1776
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Engraving, "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776," circa 1850
- Monticello: The Home of Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville, Virginia, The East Front, circa 1950 -
- circa 1950
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Monticello: The Home of Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville, Virginia, The East Front, circa 1950
- Lithograph, "The Presidents of the United States," 1848 - The Whig Party nominated the Mexican-American war hero Zachary Taylor as its presidential candidate in 1848. Even though he had never divulged his political leanings, Whigs in the North and South found reasons to back Taylor. He was a slave holder but supported Unionist causes. Taylor eventually declared that he was a Whig and defeated Democrat Lewis Cass and Free Soil candidate Martin Van Buren.
- 1848
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Lithograph, "The Presidents of the United States," 1848
The Whig Party nominated the Mexican-American war hero Zachary Taylor as its presidential candidate in 1848. Even though he had never divulged his political leanings, Whigs in the North and South found reasons to back Taylor. He was a slave holder but supported Unionist causes. Taylor eventually declared that he was a Whig and defeated Democrat Lewis Cass and Free Soil candidate Martin Van Buren.
- "Sons of Liberty" Bicentennial Quilt by Della May Morris, 1976 - Della May Morris, a quilter all her life, created this quilt for the National Grange Bicentennial Quilt Contest. Morris and her family designed the 18 detailed Revolutionary War scenes, which earned a third-place finish.
- 1976
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"Sons of Liberty" Bicentennial Quilt by Della May Morris, 1976
Della May Morris, a quilter all her life, created this quilt for the National Grange Bicentennial Quilt Contest. Morris and her family designed the 18 detailed Revolutionary War scenes, which earned a third-place finish.
- Declaration of Independence Handkerchief, circa 1821 - Following the American Revolutionary War, there was large demand for accessories with patriotic themes. Brothers Richard and Collin Gillespie of Glasglow, Scotland made this handkerchief for the American market during the 1820s. The handkerchief features the Declaration of Independence in the center, surrounded by depictions of the first three presidents, the thirteen colonies, the Boston Tea Party, and General Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga.
- circa 1821
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Declaration of Independence Handkerchief, circa 1821
Following the American Revolutionary War, there was large demand for accessories with patriotic themes. Brothers Richard and Collin Gillespie of Glasglow, Scotland made this handkerchief for the American market during the 1820s. The handkerchief features the Declaration of Independence in the center, surrounded by depictions of the first three presidents, the thirteen colonies, the Boston Tea Party, and General Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga.
- Monticello: The Home of Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville, Virginia, Entrance Hall, circa 1950 -
- circa 1950
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Monticello: The Home of Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville, Virginia, Entrance Hall, circa 1950
- Letter from Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 1802 -
- July 17, 1802
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Letter from Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 1802
- Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Gilbert Stuart, 1825 -
- January 19, 1825
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Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Gilbert Stuart, 1825