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- Letterhead Samples, circa 1855 - Steam power stood at the technological forefront in the 19th century, so it's not surprising that steamships and steam locomotives were popular letterhead vignettes for companies wishing to project a modern image. Natural scenes still held some appeal, as shown by the cotton plant at upper right. The "country scenery" vignette at lower right blended the pastoral with the industrial.
- circa 1855
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Letterhead Samples, circa 1855
Steam power stood at the technological forefront in the 19th century, so it's not surprising that steamships and steam locomotives were popular letterhead vignettes for companies wishing to project a modern image. Natural scenes still held some appeal, as shown by the cotton plant at upper right. The "country scenery" vignette at lower right blended the pastoral with the industrial.
- Uniform Name Patch, 1958-1973 - A skilled -- and trusted -- mechanic readily found fans among car owners, who enthusiastically recommended him to family and friends. Customers marveled at seasoned mechanics who could diagnose a problem by the sound of the engine, the smell of gas-fouled plugs, or the pattern of wear on visible parts.
- 1958-1973
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Uniform Name Patch, 1958-1973
A skilled -- and trusted -- mechanic readily found fans among car owners, who enthusiastically recommended him to family and friends. Customers marveled at seasoned mechanics who could diagnose a problem by the sound of the engine, the smell of gas-fouled plugs, or the pattern of wear on visible parts.
- Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Hat Insignia, 1867-1920 - The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a Civil War Union veterans' organization formed in 1866. Local G.A.R. posts sprang up in small towns and big cities, where members came together for camaraderie. G.A.R. members also sponsored Civil War monuments, and pledged to assist needy veterans and their families. By 1890--at its peak--over 400,000 Civil War veterans were G.A.R. members.
- 1867-1920
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Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Hat Insignia, 1867-1920
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a Civil War Union veterans' organization formed in 1866. Local G.A.R. posts sprang up in small towns and big cities, where members came together for camaraderie. G.A.R. members also sponsored Civil War monuments, and pledged to assist needy veterans and their families. By 1890--at its peak--over 400,000 Civil War veterans were G.A.R. members.
- "National Disaster Medical System" Patch, Worn by Gerald Gomes While on Assignment at Ground Zero, September 2001 - Gerald "Gerry" Gomes had been involved with the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) since about 1990, when the United States was attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. As part of NDMS's Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Gerry was sent to New York City's World Trade Center -- "Ground Zero" -- to aid victims and first responders. HDMS issued him this patch during his deployments.
- circa 2001
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"National Disaster Medical System" Patch, Worn by Gerald Gomes While on Assignment at Ground Zero, September 2001
Gerald "Gerry" Gomes had been involved with the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) since about 1990, when the United States was attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. As part of NDMS's Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Gerry was sent to New York City's World Trade Center -- "Ground Zero" -- to aid victims and first responders. HDMS issued him this patch during his deployments.
- World War II Driver-W Badge, 1942-1945 - Beginning in July 1942, Driver and Mechanic badges were given to soldiers who passed a qualification test. The "Driver - W" on the attached bar signifies the driver could operate a wheeled vehicle. Other driver qualifications could be secured for tracked vehicles, amphibious vehicles, and motorcycles.
- 1942-1945
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World War II Driver-W Badge, 1942-1945
Beginning in July 1942, Driver and Mechanic badges were given to soldiers who passed a qualification test. The "Driver - W" on the attached bar signifies the driver could operate a wheeled vehicle. Other driver qualifications could be secured for tracked vehicles, amphibious vehicles, and motorcycles.
- Midas Muffler Uniform Patch, 1960-1975 - Franchised shops like Midas offered specialized services. The company began in 1956 with muffler replacement, then expanded to shock absorber and brake service.
- 1960-1975
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Midas Muffler Uniform Patch, 1960-1975
Franchised shops like Midas offered specialized services. The company began in 1956 with muffler replacement, then expanded to shock absorber and brake service.
- "Declaration of Independence," Portrait of George Washington, 1865 - In Davenport, Iowa, immediately after the Civil War, William Pratt, a penmanship teacher, and Augustus Hageboeck, a local printer, teamed up to create a chirographic portrait of George Washington. A chirographic portrait renders an image of an individual through handwritten words. Pratt depicted George Washington's likeness -- based on the well-known painting by Gilbert Stuart -- using the words of the Declaration of Independence.
- 1865
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"Declaration of Independence," Portrait of George Washington, 1865
In Davenport, Iowa, immediately after the Civil War, William Pratt, a penmanship teacher, and Augustus Hageboeck, a local printer, teamed up to create a chirographic portrait of George Washington. A chirographic portrait renders an image of an individual through handwritten words. Pratt depicted George Washington's likeness -- based on the well-known painting by Gilbert Stuart -- using the words of the Declaration of Independence.
- Antifa Flag Patch, 2020 - Antifa is a political movement comprised of anti-fascist, anti-racist, leftist activists. Anti-fascist movements mobilized in the 1920s to oppose Benito Mussolini. The contemporary antifa movement is closely related to the 1970s-80s punk scene, which sought to limit the infiltration of white power groups. This patch is based on a 1932 antifa recruitment poster by Max Gebhard and Max Keilson.
- 2020
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Antifa Flag Patch, 2020
Antifa is a political movement comprised of anti-fascist, anti-racist, leftist activists. Anti-fascist movements mobilized in the 1920s to oppose Benito Mussolini. The contemporary antifa movement is closely related to the 1970s-80s punk scene, which sought to limit the infiltration of white power groups. This patch is based on a 1932 antifa recruitment poster by Max Gebhard and Max Keilson.
- Iron Front Patch, 2020 - Antifa is a political movement comprised of anti-fascist, anti-racist, leftist activists. Anti-fascist movements mobilized in the 1920s to oppose Benito Mussolini. The contemporary antifa movement is closely related to the 1970s-80s punk scene, which sought to limit the infiltration of white power groups. This patch is based on a 1932 antifa recruitment poster by Max Gebhard and Max Keilson.
- 2020
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Iron Front Patch, 2020
Antifa is a political movement comprised of anti-fascist, anti-racist, leftist activists. Anti-fascist movements mobilized in the 1920s to oppose Benito Mussolini. The contemporary antifa movement is closely related to the 1970s-80s punk scene, which sought to limit the infiltration of white power groups. This patch is based on a 1932 antifa recruitment poster by Max Gebhard and Max Keilson.
- 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Interior after "Quick Fix," 1964 - After President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963, the Hess & Eisenhardt Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, rebuilt the 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine into an armored car. The limousine received a permanent roof with bullet resistant windows, and the interior was trimmed with new upholstery and carpet. The swift rebuild was finished in less than five months.
- June 01, 1964
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Interior after "Quick Fix," 1964
After President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963, the Hess & Eisenhardt Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, rebuilt the 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine into an armored car. The limousine received a permanent roof with bullet resistant windows, and the interior was trimmed with new upholstery and carpet. The swift rebuild was finished in less than five months.