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Francis Scott Key
circa 1810 -- 1819
Vignetted portrait of Francis Scott Key, author of the poem that inspired "The Star Spangled Banner". The poem was written while he was on a ship in Baltimore harbor during the Battle of Baltimore ...
Mi Lola Cigar Co. Letterhead
Letterhead of the Mi Lola Cigar Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a Havana cigar company. On the left is the Mi Lola cigar box label with a woman in profile against a triangular background adorned w...
Young Richard Ely
December 1895
Waist-up portrait of Richard Ely wearing pince nez, titled: "The Arena, Dec. 1895."
Letter from Francis Scott Key to Henry Baird (1800-1875), 1838 October 23
October 23, 1838
Francis Scott Key writes ro Henry Baird (1800-1875).
Letter from Francis Scott Key to Henry Baird (1800-1875), 1838 November 3
November 3, 1838
Francis Scott Key writes ro Henry Baird (1800-1875).
