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Victorian trade card, between 1870 and 1885

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A Victorian era trade card issued by C. M. Englehart & Son. Dated sometime during 1870 and 1885. In this document, the jewelers Charles M. Englehart and his son William F. Englehart of Philadelphia advertise "Masonic Marks," unique, personal designs…

Victorian trade card, between 1870 and 1885

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A Victorian era trade card issued by C. M. Englehart & Son. Dated sometime during 1870 and 1885. In this document, the jewelers Charles M. Englehart and his son William F. Englehart of Philadelphia advertise "Masonic Marks," unique, personal designs…

Army and Navy goods and camp utensils of every description, fire arms, swords, etc., about 1861

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Army and Navy goods and camp utensils of every description, fire arms, swords, etc. Dated about 1861. A catalog of Army and Navy supplies produced by E. W. Carryl & Company, a United States Government depot for furnishing. The company was located in…

Jeff. Davis going to war : Jeff. Davis returning from war an [ass], 1861

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Jeff. Davis going to war, Jeff. Davis returning from war an [ass]. Dated 1861. This wood engraving created by E. Rogers depicts a metamorphic image of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. Imprint at the bottom of the document reads, "Entered,…

Letter from the Masonic Historical Publishing Company to John A. Cassil, 1892 March 19

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Letter from the Masonic Historical Publishing Company to John A. Cassil. Dated March 19, 1892. In this letter, the Masonic Historical Publishing Company requests that John A. Cassil of Howard, Ohio, send a personal photograph and $18.50 for the…

Letter from Peter Le Barbier Duplessis to John James Joseph Gourgas, 1815 July 6

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Letter from Peter Le Barbier Duplessis to John James Joseph Gourgas. Dated July 6, 1815. In this letter, Duplessis, one of the principal leaders in the establishment of the Lodge of Perfection in Philadelphia, asks Gourgas to confer the “High…