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Snuff Box, 1866

Bracelet, about 1860

Snake motifs are popular with the Victorians and are often seen on bracelets.Like wreaths, the snake with tongue in its mouth is another symbol for eternity.Because this locket/clasp holds a fine plait of human hair it is plausible that this could also have been used to memorialize the deceased; however, it could also be a symbol of everlasting love and include a lock of the hair of the loved on.It is not clear if the stone is paste or garnet.

Bracelet, about 1860

Lovely, detailed tesserae work, probably the finest in our collection.Granulation work here is associated with Etruscan filigree and is a revival of the fine filigree work found at ancient archaeological sites.These mosaic bracelets, brooches, cuff links, etc. were very popular souvenir jewels.This was surely purchased as a souvenir piece on the Grand Tour,which were extended European tours especially through France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland; commonly taken at this time by youth of the ar…

Address to young America and a word to the old folks

1857 edition of "Address to young America and a word to the old folks" by Rev. William Taylor.

The girl's own toy-maker, and book of recreation

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The seven little sisters who live on the round ball that floats in the air

Added t.p., engr.

The Promised One: as revealed in the Old Testament

Illustrated t.-p.

The Percy family: the Alps and the Rhine

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The Lincoln Letters

The Lincoln Letters contains digitized copies of letters written to and from Abraham Lincoln. These letters mostly focus on appointments, pardons, and discharges, as well as requests for political favors. These letters are part of the Frank Howard Collection of Civil War History in the Wayne State University Library Special Collections. Additional related materials are available.