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front Lincoln Badge
Nov 30, 1864
N-226
Reflecting a popular Northern sentiment after the Civil War, this ribbon links Lincoln's accomplishments to those of George Washington.
front Curling Iron

M.43
Curling irons such as these were popular for home hairstyling during World War II (WWII).
front Watch fob with crystal drop
c. 1900
1996.33.05
Madeline Wynne produced unique jewelry like this silver watch fob, at the turn of the 20th century.
front Pendants

1985.0673
Pendants were both decorative and functional objects for Native peoples of the northeast.
front Red slate gorget
c. 1750
1985.0716
Over forty years after the French and Native American raid on the town of Deerifled, Massachusetts, Eunice Williams, formerly of Deerfield, and her Kanien'kehaka (Mohawk) husband Arosen visited her brother, the Reverend Stephen Williams and gave him this red slate gorget.
front Beadwork barret
1992
1992.15.01
This beadwork barrette was made by Allison Tewesa McGregor, a Kanien'kehaka (Mohawk) in 1992.
front Beaded crown
1993
1993.10.01
This purple velvet beaded crown was made in 1993 by Robin Kanseniiostah Delaronde, a Kanien'kehaka (Mohawk).
front Beaver comb
1993
1993.10.02
This beaver comb was carved out of moose antler by Duffy Wilson, a member of the Beaver Clan of the Tuscarora Nation.
front Bear comb
1993
1993.10.03
This bear comb was carved out of a cow bone by Duffy Wilson, a member of the Beaver Clan of the Tuscarora Nation.
front Wedding Ring of Mrs. Hannah (Taylor) Hoyt
1794
1905.10.02
By the turn of the 19th century, more and more couples were sealing their wedding vows by exchanging rings like this gold band given to Hannah Taylor (1772-1864) by Elihu Hoyt (1771-1833) upon their marriage in 1794.

 

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