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Description: This is a late-19th early-20th century American Red Cross headquarters flag. The logo depicts the red Greek cross on a white background, with double stiched seams for reinforcement.
Description: This cage has a DOME-SHAPED TOP, FOOTED BASE; WIRE CAGE END IN BALL FINIAL W/WIRE LOOP FOR HANGIBOTTOM HALF COVERED W/FINER WIRE MESH W/OPENINGS ON 2 SIDES FOR FOOD, WATER CONTAINERS. DOOR IS ABOVE MESH; WIRE, WOOD PERCH HANGS FR FINIAL; ROUND BASE ATTACHED BY 2 METAL HOOKS
Date Created: 1912
Description: This is a book that chronicles Clara Barton and the early years of the "Red Cross in peace and war." Written by Julian Hubbell, it acknowledges Mr. and Mrs, LaSalle Spier, friends of Clara Barton from her time living in Glen Echo.
Date Created: 1927
Description: This is a plaster bust of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. Cast in 1927 in Alexandria, VA by Anton Benson, it was molded from a death mask.
Description: 8-SIDED BASE. SHAFT COMPOSED OF SERIES OF RING & VASE SHAPED ELEMENTS; FITTED W/SCREW THROUGH CENTER THAT CAN BE USED TO ADJUST HEIGHT OF CANDLE.
Date Created: 1876
Description: This chair, constructed in 1876, is an imitation of the chippendale style, with a walnut frame. It has rounded ears, with cabriole front legs and plain rear legs.
Description: This is a backless chair, with an egg-shaped seat. The front legs have ornamental rings, while the rear legs are rounded for stability.
Date Created: 1854
Description: This imported Chinese porcelain cup has many notable features. It has a rose medallion pattern, with bird and flowers painted around a gold and copper border.
Date Created: 1897
Description: This is a late-19th century gramophone, used around the world for recording. It features a horn with which to listen, and has a crank to power the machine.
Date Created: 1877
Description: This is a Parisian doll, made in the Victorian era, is painted a pale pink, with blue eyes, and natural blonde hair.
Description: DOLL APRON KNEE LENGTH, SLIGHTLY FLARED PINAFORE STYLE W/SLIGHT DIP AT FRONT AND BACK. ROUND NECKLINE AND ARMHOLES TRIMMED W/LACE. HEM TRIMMED W/SLIGHT LACE RUFFLE. 2 PATCH POCKETS ON APRON FRONT. ATTACHED AT EACH SIDE SEAM IS SASH, MEANT TO BE TIED AT BACK.
Description: DOLL CAMISOLE STRAIGHT BODICE CONSTRUCTION. ROUND LACE TRIMMED NECKLINE AND ARMHOLES. CENTER OF BACK OPENING HAS 3 BUTTONS
Date Created: 1863
Description: This is a Civil War cannonball fragment that has been significantly worn, as the rough surface confirms.
Date Created: 1890
Description: This is a game board of "Around the World with Nellie Bly. The World's Globe Circler…" The square board features a circular playing field, with a golden border. The other side depicts Nellie Bly standing on top of the world.
Description: This is a medal that was awarded to Clara Barton, after her death in 1912. It commemorates the 1913 bicentennial of her birthplace, Oxford, Massachusetts, amd also reads, "Clara Barton: The World's Greatest Nurse." The medal is in the shape of a Greek cross, similar to the Red Cross...
Date Created: 1889
Description: This is a sepia tone photograph that shows the exterior of Red Cross Hotel No. 3, taken shortly after the Johnstown flood of 1889. There are four people under the façade of the hotel, also known as the Kernville Red Cross hotel. On the back is written, "Johnstown, Pa. House at Glen Echo built...
Date Created: 1972
Description: This is an oil on canvass painting in "geometric style" of Clara Barton bandaging the head of a wounded soldier as he lies in her lap.
Description: This is a sterling silver pocket knife, with a 4.5cm blade, and a floral pattern on the back of the handle.
Description: This is a wicker rocking chair, covered with green paint. The back of the chair is shaped like a Japanese fan, with loops, spindles, and balls prominently featured in the design.
Date Created: 1900
Description: This is a ship's bell that was manufactured in 1900 from iron and bronze. Parts of it have been cracked, showing noticeable wear.
Description: One (1) Wright's Lily Pond Toilet Wash advertisement. On back, the product is endorsed by Clara Barton. Front: blonde woman in profile with yellow dress. Blue and white fan behind her with red flowers and yellow butterflies. " Wright's Lily Pond Toilet Wash " "The Trade...
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