Historical American Artifacts

Collection of vintage American memorabilia featuring patriotic themes, eagles, and flags, depicting significant historical events and menus.

Centennial 1776 - 1876 | Library of Congress
Centennial 1776 - 1876 | Library of Congress
147 assets in this story
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Permit to attend the impeachment proceedings of President Andrew Johnson. President Andrew Johnson (1808-1875) 17th President of the Untied States. Dated 19th Century
4048-5039
General George B. McClellan. 'McClellan will be president', woodcut portrait, sheet music ca. 1864.
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121ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES held by AMERICAN EMBASSY () at "GRAND HOTEL, HEIDELBERG, GERMANY" (FOR;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1897. Rare Book Division
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America, my country tis of thee, Ascher, Gustave (arranger), S. T. Gordon, New York, 1861., Flags, France, Pictorial works, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs, Texts, Music, Poetry, Vocal quartets, Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895. America, Flags, United States, Pictorial works, Vocal music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music
4443-73241111
Antwerp, Waanders, Franciscus Bernardus, Key to the Plate No. 2, Key to the print of the offering of the immortelle wreath by Lady Hortense de Boer to the Prince of Orange, 1831, verso - stamped, Key belonging to the depiction of the offering of the immortelle wreath by Lady Hortense de Boer to the Prince of Orange in the Citadel of Antwerp on 29 September 1831. A large number of important Dutch military personnel are present at the ceremony, as well as the young Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands. With two rows of reduced portraits and the legend of the names 1-18., print, engraving, prints, engravings, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 259 mm, width 335 mm, Dutch, 1809-05-26 - 1880-12-29, print maker, printmaker, 1831 - 1831, chine collé, lithography (technique)
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ANNUAL BANQUET IN HONOR OF THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMEN ELECT IN NY; held by BUSINESS MEN'S DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION OF NY at "HOTEL SAVOY, NY" (HOTEL). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1899. Rare Book Division
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'Songs of America for use in the school and home' , National songs. Westborough
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Waldorf Astoria. 1923. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division
4443-73167975
Stand by the Union, Freedom, S. O. (lyricist), A. Union. (composer), Russell & Patee, Boston, 1861., Soldiers, United States, Songs and music, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs, Texts, Storytelling, United States, Music, Poetry, Songs, Accompaniments, Patriotic music, National songs, United States, Vocal music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music
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Presidential stamp, a gift from President Gerald R. Ford, USA to Joseph Luns. Presidential stamp on marble.
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The Patriot flag, Thomas, J. R. (composer), Addey, H. Markinfield (lyricist), Firth, Pond & Co., New York, 1861., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Patriotic music, United States, Flags, United States, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music
6145-52356747
Ritz-Carlton Hotel. 1919. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division
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Vintage Photograph. Composite of American Flag and Star Spangled Banner sheet music. Frame 4
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Map of the Confederate States of America. 1910 Half Century Confederate Memorial - montage of Confederate States of America Heroes, Map and monuments
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James Otis Jr. (February 5, 1725 May 23, 1783) was a lawyer in colonial Massachusetts, a member of the Massachusetts provincial assembly, and an early advocate of the Patriot views against British policy that led to the American Revolution. His catchphrase 'Taxation without representation is tyranny' became the basic Patriot position. Taken from an illustration of 1800 titled 'Distinguished masons of the revolution'
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In Time of Peace Prepare for War - Washington the Father of Preparedness, Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 29th of July 1916
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ANNUAL DINNER held by WEST SIDE REPUBLICAN CLUB at "WALDORF-ASTORIA, NEW YORK, NY" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1906. Rare Book Division
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"Principles, not men." The Democratic candidates for President in USA Presidential Election 1848 - Cass & Butler
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On freedom's alter glows a fire!, A Lady of Philadelphia (composer), Lee & Walker, Philadelphia, 1861., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Pennsylvania, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music
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The first of four pages of 'The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union,' were ratified by Congress on Nov. 15, 1777 to establish a confederation of sovereign states. (BSLOC_2019_4_65)
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A postcard illustrating a quote by Daniel Webster (1782-1852) - a leading American statesman and senator from Massachusetts during the period leading up to the Civil War. Webster was appointed the Secretary of State under three US Presidents. 'God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it'. Date: 1908
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Tariff reform. Cleveland and Thurman ca 1888.
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6TH ANNUAL BANQUET held by THE CONFEDERATE VETERAN CAMP OF NY at ST. DENIS HOTELNY (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1896. Rare Book Division
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The whole story in a nutshell! , Free trade, United States, Protectionism, United States, Political campaigns, United States, History, 19th century, Maps, United States, Maps, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection
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Poster - Announcement of the expulsion of United States citizens from Quebec City, 1812 Anonymous
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3RD ANNUAL BANQUET held by CLINTON B. FISK PROHIBITION CLUB at "ARCANUM HALL,ELIZABETH NJ" (OTHER (MEETING HALL);). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1899. Rare Book Division
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Bank Note
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The New Willard. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1912-12-07. Rare Book Division
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In Washington's day by Woodrow Wilson begins in Harper's January , Periodicals, Presidents, Washington, George, 1732-1799
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Two Great Leaders- Lord Roberts and Wilson's, Beer
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The White Turkey. 1952. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division
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USA American Rhode Island state map outline with grunge effect flag insert and Declaration of Independence overlay
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Waldorf Astoria. 1916. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division
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7/30/1953 - U.S. Propaganda Posters in 1950s Asia - Independence Day Poster .
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CONVENTION DINNER held by UNITED STATES BREW MASTERS ASSOCIATION at "TERRACE GARDEN, NY" (OTHER;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1899. Rare Book Division
6145-51793187
Paris, France displays national loan, company of Paris exchange agents , (French - Paris , France Affiche de l' emprunt national , Compagnie des agents de change de Paris). Loan, bank , finances, poster, war effort , war work, Economic activity, registration , information, First World War, France, Paris, displays the borrowing company of Paris exchange agents
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THANKSGIVING DAY MENU held by M.F.LYONS DINING ROOMS at "261 BOWERY, NY" (REST;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1906. Rare Book Division
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Called to the field.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1895 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters
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For Governor/Colonel Theodore Roosevelt/for Lieutenant Governor/ Timothy L. Woodruff - 1900 NY Campaign poster
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DINNER held by SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY at "PRINCETON INN,NJ" (HOTEL). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1901. Rare Book Division
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Partitura musical de himnos militares y patrióticos "Hail Columbia", "The Star Spangled Banner", "Yankee Doodle", y "Brazil Hymne". Editado por Filippo, París, 1910.
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One of a series of posters for the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London, April-October 1924. It features the Government Building and the Royal Pavilion. 27 million people visited the exhibition
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Anti-slavery celebration : First of August : anniversary of West India emancipation : the managers of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society announce... a mass celebration... in Worcester... Friday, August 1st , Antislavery movements, Massachusetts, Boston, Slaves, Emancipation, West Indies, British, Anniversaries, etc
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THANKSGIVING DAY BANQUET held by AMERICAN SOCIETY IN LONDON at "CECIL HOTEL,LONDON,ENGLAND" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1906. Rare Book Division
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DINNER ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF ROANOKE ISLAND held by ROANOKE ASSOCIATES at "HOTEL BRUNSWICK, NEW YORK" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1896. Rare Book Division
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Our march, A High Private (composer), C. D. Benson & Co., Nashville., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Piano music, Marches (Piano), Confederate States of America. Army. Tennessee Infantry Regiment, 1st, Songs and music, Rock City (Smith County, Tenn.), History, Military, 19th century, Songs and music, Nashville (Tenn.), History, Military, 19th century, Songs and music, Tennessee. Militia, Songs and music, Flags, United States, Pictorial works, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, incomplete, sheet music
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BANQUET TO WILLIAM RANDOLF HEARST held by INDEPENDENCE LEAGUE COUNTY COMMITTEE OF NEW YORK at "HOTEL SAVOY, NEW YORK" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1907. Rare Book Division