Object: Rifle (percussion rifle)
This rifle is a percussion rifle which has been in the donor’s family since 1836 when according to family tradition the rifle was given to Jose Antonio Menchaca by Sam...
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Object: Dress (Child’s dress)
The edging and lace decorations on this dress are examples of the art of tatting. The art of tatting involves using a shuttle, or a needle, to create knots in...
Object: Sampler (Sampler Book)
The origin of samplers dates back to the 16th century. When women saw a stitch or pattern they liked, they were stitched on a narrow band, so they had a...
Object: Drumstick holder
According to the donor, this drumstick holder was the property of John Lincoln Clem, the Drummer Boy of Chickamauga, who fought in the Civil War. The drumstick holder is made...
Crank-type Telephone
This is a crank-type telephone, in the single box style. This style of phone is sometimes called a “picture frame front telephone” by modern collectors because of the rectangular design...
War Ration Book
This is a ration book dating to 1944. During World War II, the United States rationed food and other commodities on the home front to ensure that there would be...