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Historical Object

Map Sampler

Date: 1809
Description: Embroidered sampler of a map of the United States.
Photograph

Norwegian Community Picnic

Date: 1873
Description: Slightly elevated view of a large, multi-generational Norwegian family and friends gathered for a picnic celebration. In the foreground are picnic baskets ...
Painting

Solomon Levitan

Date: 1926
Description: Three-quarter length portrait of Solomon Levitan.
Painting

James H. Lockwood

Date: 1856
Description: Waist-up portrait of James H. Lockwood.
Painting

Nathaniel P. Tallmadge

Date: 1833
Description: "Tallmadge, Nathaniel Pitcher (Feb. 8, 1795-Nov. 2, 1864), lawyer, politician, U.S. Senator from N.Y., territorial governor of Wisconsin, b. Chatham, N.Y. ...
Historical Object

Home Sweet Home Sampler

Date: 1877
Description: Punch paper "Home Sweet Home" sampler.
Drawing

Jane Addams of Hull House

Date: 
Description: Jane Addams holding an open book, surrounded by immigrant children.
Historical Object

Paris Exposition Fan

Date: 1878
Description: A handheld fan made of wood and cloth. This fan depicts the event it was made to commemorate — the 1878 Exposition Universelle held in Paris, France. The f...
Historical Object

Copper Bird Object

Date: 
Description: A bird-shaped object made of copper.

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