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- Letter from William P. Fitzmaurice, Earl of Shelburne, to William Johnson, September 13, 1766 -
- September 13, 1766
- Collections - Artifact
Letter from William P. Fitzmaurice, Earl of Shelburne, to William Johnson, September 13, 1766
- Declaration of Independence Handkerchief, circa 1821 - Following the American Revolutionary War, there was large demand for accessories with patriotic themes. Brothers Richard and Collin Gillespie of Glasglow, Scotland made this handkerchief for the American market during the 1820s. The handkerchief features the Declaration of Independence in the center, surrounded by depictions of the first three presidents, the thirteen colonies, the Boston Tea Party, and General Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga.
- circa 1821
- Collections - Artifact
Declaration of Independence Handkerchief, circa 1821
Following the American Revolutionary War, there was large demand for accessories with patriotic themes. Brothers Richard and Collin Gillespie of Glasglow, Scotland made this handkerchief for the American market during the 1820s. The handkerchief features the Declaration of Independence in the center, surrounded by depictions of the first three presidents, the thirteen colonies, the Boston Tea Party, and General Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga.
- Fragment of Plymouth Rock, 1620 - Legend has it that Plymouth Rock was the <em>Mayflower</em> Pilgrims' landing site in 1620, though references don't appear until 1715. In the 1770s, the rock broke into three pieces when moved into town. These were later reunited on the original site. This fragment came from a piece that had been in private hands and chipped away at over the years.
- 1620
- Collections - Artifact
Fragment of Plymouth Rock, 1620
Legend has it that Plymouth Rock was the Mayflower Pilgrims' landing site in 1620, though references don't appear until 1715. In the 1770s, the rock broke into three pieces when moved into town. These were later reunited on the original site. This fragment came from a piece that had been in private hands and chipped away at over the years.
- "A Map of the British and French Dominions in North America," 1755 -
- February 13, 1755
- Collections - Artifact
"A Map of the British and French Dominions in North America," 1755