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Historical Memorabilia For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1930s
Air Flight Machine Age Bakelite Hassock Floor Fan
Located in San Mateo, CA
Air Flight machine age hassock fan manufactured by W. W. Welch Company. This fan has a Bakelite top and bottom with clear plastic louvers in between. The f...
Category
1950s American Machine Age Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
Important Silver Plate Champagne Bucket or Ice Bucket from Jack E. Leonard 1971
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large silverplate champagne bucket or ice bucket which was given to Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme by Gladys & Jack Leonard. Jack Leonard was a well-known actor and comedian in the...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver Plate
Enterprise Manufacturing Co. Large Cast Iron Coffee Grinder
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Enterprise Manufacturing Co. Large coffee grinder from Philadelphia, Pa. It is heavy and mainly made of cast iron and wood. A metal Eag...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair Solid Etched Copper Tray
By Raymond Hood 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair solid etched copper souvenir tray, unusual version with handles.
The Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Copper
Antique Col Ebenezer Crafts Publick House Hotel Advertisement Sign 56"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique salvaged Col. Ebenezer Crafts' Publick House of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, est. 1771 sign. Wood construction hand painted in white with black and white lettering around ...
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Italian mid-century Filofort sewing chest of drawers by Tre Cerchi ISC, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Filofort sewing chest of drawers by Tre Cerchi ISC, 1940s
Filofort sewing chest of drawers with light wood structure, with walnut colored handles.
Produced by Fil...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
The radio is in fully functional.
Dimensions:
43 D x 120 W x 111 H
It is in good vintage condition, however,...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Teak
National Cash Register
Located in Alpha, NJ
Vintage condition national cash register from the early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Antique Kodak Retina III S Camera with Leather Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Kodak Retina III S Camera with Leather Case. Analog is a Kodak Retina, equipped with a Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar 50mm f/2.8 lens, renowned for its sharpness and optical quali...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Important 1937 Papier Mâche Head/Masks Of "The 7 Dwarfs" - A Revue For The Movie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A truly spectacular and important piece of historical American film art. A group of Dwarf Masks from the 1937 Theater Land on stage revue of the new movie "Snow White and the Seven D...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration, Hardcover Book, 1953
Located in Philadelphia, PA
House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration – Hardcover Book, 1953 Edition.
First published in New York in 1947 by Simon and Schuster, this is the updated 1953 Edition,...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Old Rotary Telephone Bakelite Bell Telephone Company 1942
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool vintage rotary telephone by Bell Telephone Company, Belgium, dated inside 1942.
This beautiful and elegant model has a bakelite horn and...
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Keuffel & Effer Co. military transit surveyor. It consists of a compass and a telescope. Inside the center of the compass is hallmarked Keuffel & Esser. Also over the front...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Collection Of WWII German Postage Stamps
Located in New York, NY
A collection of World War II German postage stamps. Third Reich era, 1930 to 1940s. Many of the stamps feature portraits of Adolf Hitler. Some in ...
Category
20th Century German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Danish SNTS Morse Telegraph Register Wheatstone transmitter w motor
Located in Sweden, SE
The telegraph apparatus made in early 20th century and equipped with electric motor (Københavns Elektromotor Fabrik) perhaps later ca 1925.
The brass and steel instrument is state of the art creation by legendary Danish engineers. Very good, minimal age n usage wear, original state, very well preserved and likely functioning. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! Register serial 70868. app. 14,5 cm high (6”) 27 cm deep (11”) and 22 cm wide (9”). App. 6,2 kg weight it is going to measure some 9 kg packed for shipment.
Wheatstone type transmitter was produced by The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Det Store Nordiske Telegrafselskab A / S) that was founded in Denmark in June 1869. It was set up as a merger of three recently established telegraph companies initiated by Danish industrial mogul Carl Frederik Tietgen. The aim of the firm was to create a worldwide telegraph company. The former headquarters of the GNTC on The Bund, Shanghai. The starting point of The Great Northern Telegraph Company (now GN Store Nord) was a concession agreement, which C.F. Tietgen made with the Russian Tzar...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique New Williams Arts & Crafts Leather Treadle Belt Sewing Machine Cum Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Under-appreciated but exceptionally made Antique New Williams Company treadle sewing machine with leather belt and working mechanism. Inside it ...
Category
Early 1900s Canadian Arts and Crafts Antique Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
John Lennon Original Vintage Poster by Richard Avedon for Look magazine, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
Beatles manager Brian Epstein commissioned Richard Avedon to photograph the band and design a set of posters that would visually capture the new psychedelic direction of 'Sgt. Pepper...
Category
1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Paper
Vintage Gorham Silver Plated Bronze Bells Women Who Changed History - Set of 6
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gorham Silver Plated Bronze Bells "Women Who Changed The Course of History" - Set of 6. Set includes Queen Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots, Marie De Medicis, Catherine the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Spiritualist Movement Occult Tarot Card Reader Caddy Black Steel, Bronze, Lined
Located in Southbury, CT
The spiritualist movement may have begun in the 19th century in America, but it was still alive and well at the turn of the century, when this magnificent and rare occult collectible...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Steel
James Bond 'Dr. No' Original Vintage British Quad Movie Poster, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce and sought after country-of-origin poster for the first release of the first James Bond film. Based on Ian Fleming's novel of the same name, the 1962 release of 'Dr. No' fir...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Paper
Box of 6 Le Cirque N.Y. Branded Custom Villeroy & Boch 6 1/4" Plates
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
20th Century German Hollywood Regency Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
Antique WWII Swiss Army 1945 MO-05 Military Bicycle Bike with Leather Frame Pack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique WWII Swiss Army MO-05 Military Bicycle with Leather Frame Pack. Item featuredis being offered as pictured. Bicycle does seem to function nicely and the tires are holding air....
Category
1940s Arts and Crafts Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Paul Rand IBM Packaging Collection
By Paul Rand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A collection of packaging from the IBM corporation by iconic graphic artist Paul Rand , colorful and direct containing materials for IBM office machines . The collection includes pap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Large Collection Of WWII German Postage Stamps
Located in New York, NY
A large collection of World War II German postage stamps. Third Reich era, 1930 to 1940s. The lot includes German stamps of different series, dedi...
Category
20th Century German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley.
Metal with brass and rosewood handle. Made in the USA.
Size: 9.5 W x 5.63 Tall x .63 Thick
Original an...
Category
1920s American Industrial Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
20th Century American Massive Training Garand M1 Model Rifle, C.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Garand M1 model rifle of enormous proportions, these rifles were made as “training guns“ as demonstrators for troops. Rather than showing individuals how ...
Category
20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Wooden Sharpener
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French Wooden Sharpener showcase the elegance and practicality of vintage office tools. Crafted from polished, richly toned wood...
Category
20th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Underwood Vintage Manual Typewriter
By Underwood Universal
Located in Pasadena, TX
Underwood ” Vintage manual typewriter
The Underwood Typewriter Company was a manufacturer of typewriters headquartered in New Yor...
Category
1940s North American Industrial Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
1970s Bell System by Western Electric Barbie Pink Desk Rotary Telephone USA
Located in Miami, FL
Western Electric had been producing telephones for the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (ATT) and the Bell System since 1927.
During the 50's, new line of type 500 sets were int...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Traditional Vintage Metal Lidded Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal commemorative metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful p...
Category
1970s Spanish Rustic Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Royal Diana and Charles 's Wedding Philatelic Panels Collection 125 Stamps
Located in Plainview, NY
The Royal Wedding Philatelic Panels Collection was published by the Postal Commemorative Society in 1983. The album collection of historic Royal Wedding Commemorative Stamps also features full color photographs of the wedding as well as photos of official visitation with stamps of many countries: Bahamas, Antigua & Barbuda, British Antarctic Territory, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Tuvalu, Barbados, Belize, Mauritius, Swaziland, Falkland Islands, Nevis, Tristan da Cunha, Turks & Caicos Islands, St. Helena, Pitcairn Islands, Maldives, Ascension, Sierra Leone, Kiribati, Falkland Islands Dependencies, Montserrat, St. Vincent, Dominica, Fiji, Great Britain, St. Kitts, British Virgin Islands...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Coronation Record of King George V by The Illustrated London News , London 1911
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an original 1911 edition of the Illustrated London News Coronation Record celebrating the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.
This Royal Memorabilia magazine publica...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Naval Binoculars USSR, 20mmx 100mm Magnification, Cold War Period, 1970's.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb and very rare set of naval binoculars, with ultra high magnification, these were designed primarily for use in naval and maritime operations, and also from port. The 20x mag...
Category
1970s Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Big Eye Japanese Navy Nikon 20 × 120 Binoculars
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large and powerful binoculars made by the Japanese company Nikon in the 1950s
An elegant and stylish piece for the study or library, and very suitable to take on board your yacht.
...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
James Bond 'Dr. No' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
Based on Ian Fleming's novel of the same name, the 1962 release of 'Dr. No' first introduced the world to one of the most enduring characters in Western cinema and kicked off one of ...
Category
1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of only a handful ever made, this Double DeLuxe Violano Virtuoso, created by the Mills Novelty Company, is an extremely rare example of American musical automata, featuring not one, but two brilliantly tuned violins. Singled out by the U.S. government in 1909 as one of the eight greatest inventions of the decade when it was introduced at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, the Mills DeLuxe Violano-Virtuoso stands as one of the most important and incredible musical devices ever made. The “Double Mills,” as it was nicknamed, plays classical, operatic and popular music. It can play on a single or up to 15 nickels and has the ability to run for approximately an hour. It produces exceptional sound with a crisp tonal quality and melodious notes. Housed in a beautiful quarter-sawn oak case, each violin produces 64 notes and is accompanied by a 44-note piano.
It is truly rare to find a historical musical mechanism so complete, with such remarkable sound quality and in excellent condition. This particular Violano has been updated with a digital player system that allows song selections to be made over a WiFi connection. This gives the user a choice between digital downloads or traditional paper rolls for added convenience.
Perfected and patented in 1912 by Henry K. Sandell, the Violano-Virtuoso was produced in limited quantities until 1929 and could be found in the very finest restaurants, hotels and oceanliners. In fact, the Violano-Virtuoso was one of the few American-made mechanical musical devices to be distributed worldwide to the most exclusive international clientele.
The below testimonial was sent to the Mills Company by the Governor of Idaho, aptly describing the incredible music produced by the Violano-Virtuoso.
Dear Sir, Have just had the pleasure of listening to your wonderful Automatic Violin and Piano on exhibition at the Government Building here. This marvelous instrument certainly far surpasses anything that I have eve heard in automatic music. The tone and expression of the violin and the piano are so perfect and clear that is really hard to believe but that there is the human hand playing..."
Indeed, for the price of a nickel, the Mills Violano...
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
WWII Vintage Water Can
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a vintage metal gas can. It has a really nice patina.
Category
20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Antique Thomas Edison Phonograph with Floral Horn
By Thomas A. Edison
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thomas Edison Phonograph with Floral Horn
This wonderful antique Thomas Edison phonograph has a wooden case with a lid. The wooden case has the label "Edison Standard Phonog...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1950s Tommy Gun Movie Prop Theatrical Toy Weapon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Measures: L 32.5 x W 8 x Thk 6 in.
Category
1950s American Industrial Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Milton Glaser 'Am., 1929 -2020' Sword Swallower, Painting Le Cirque Ny
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, We are pleased to offer items from the famed restaurant.
Sword Swallower - Large Original Mural on...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Canvas, Wood
'La Dolce Vita' Original Vintage French Movie Poster by Yves Thos, 1960
By Yves Thos
Located in Devon, GB
Opening with the striking panorama of a statue of Christ suspended by helicopter, flying across the city of Rome, Federico Fellini’s epic satire 'La Dolce Vita' charted seven episode...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
Vintage Wizard Husky Industrial Oscillating Fan
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage "Wizard Husky" Oscillating Fan – Industrial Charm with a Rusty Edge!
Looking for a statement piece that exudes vintage industrial style? This cool, rusty "Wizard H...
Category
1960s American Industrial Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Sioux Beaded Patriotic Doctor's Bag, Early 20th Century
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Patriotic Native American Sioux beaded doctor's bag. 62 American flags and crests. Large doctors bag; Sioux beaded. Came from a trading post in South Dakota; estimate first half 20th century, sold in the 1970's for $16,500. Bright, visual, patriotic and great condition for age (see photos). Beadwork over a vintage leather doctor's bag.
Period: 1st half 20th century
Origin: Sioux, Plains
Size: 10" x 12" x 18".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Personal Service
Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Native American beadwork native American Indian beadwork...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Sterling on Black Parade Saddle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sterling on black parade saddle. 15” padded seat. Heavily tooled. Over 100 sterling silver conchos. Large sterling plates covering tapaderos. The saddle ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Thomas F. Garvin Trophy, 1925 Aviation Trophy, by Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thomas F. Garvin Trophy, 1925 Aviation Trophy, by Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Measuring approximately 14 inches high by 11 inches wide and 11 inches deep, this silver-plated trophy stands...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Industrial Block and Tackle Pulley / Hook by Madesco Products
By Madesco Product
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique industrial block and tackle pulley / hook by Madesco Products, circa 1930s. The two piece system is in good vintage condition and the larger piece measures 5"W x 4.5"D x 15"H...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Large, very fine, and unique Indian gilt-metal and silver sporting shield
Located in London, GB
Large, very fine, and unique Indian gilt-metal and silver sporting shield
Indian, c.1927
Depth 13cm, diameter 68.5cm
Awarded as a polo trophy to a team wh...
Category
1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Exclusive Royal SPOON Sterling Silver Coronation Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case of antique valuable royal sterling silver Spoon. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Spoon case.
Celebrating the 1977 Coronation Jubilee of Quee...
Category
1970s British Art Deco Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
North by Northwest
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster from the first release of this Classic Hitchcock film.
This film starred Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason. The art work on this poster is uniq...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Russian Electromechanical Wheel-Based Cipher Machine Fialka M 125
Located in Madrid, ES
M-125 Fialka-electromechanical wheel-based cipher machine
USSR rotor-based cipher machine
M-125, codename Fialka (Russian: ??????), was an el...
Category
1950s Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
German WW2era 10 x 80 Binoculars, Emil Busch Binoculars, Superb Optics, 1939
By Emil Busch
Located in Canterbury, England
German WW2era 10 x 80 Binoculars: These Emil Busch Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak Artillery ground crews for spotting and identifyin...
Category
1930s Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Bronze Jewelry Box Ancient Sarcophagus Reliefs Greek Roman Caesar Gladiator
By Line Vautrin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful heavy cast bronze, hinged/lidded box, lightly polished, and glowing. Depicting ancient relief scenes / characters of Ancient Roman or Greek...
Category
1920s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Decorative Halved Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display Plinth, Cretaceous
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative halved ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to Cretaceous period millions of years ago, polished and presented circa 1970.
Delightful example with a dual view of the fascinating fossil data
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Lightly polished shell...
Category
Late 20th Century African Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letters "T" and "O" Large Scale
Located in Fulton, CA
Two vintage sign letters, "T" and "O". Cast metal with gold leaf finish. Nice patina to finish.
"T" Measures:
11 inches wide.
18" high.
1.25 inches deep.
"O" Measures:
18 inches w...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letter "W" Large-Scale
Located in Fulton, CA
A large-Scale gold leaf sign letter measuring 46.75 inches wide. Made of cast metal with gold leaf finish. Nice patina.
46.75 inches wide.
20.25 inches high.
1.75 inches deep.
Category
20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Grandfather Clock Radio by Silvertone, Circa 1931
By Silvertone
Located in Fulton, CA
Scarce, Silvertone clock radio. Made by the Colonial Radio Company in 1931 and retailed under the Silvertone name by Sears Roebuck Company. Exceptional con...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
46-Star American Flag Printed in Drum Star Configuration
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original 46-Star American parade flag, celebrating Oklahoma statehood. Each star on the flag's canton represents a state in the Union at the time. The official flag design would update every July 4th, to include any new states added to the Union in the past year. Oklahoma, the 46th state, entered the Union on November 16, 1907. As such, this 46–star flag was the official flag of the United States from July 4, 1908, until July 4, 1912.
The silk flag has a dark blue canton with 46 white printed stars. The stars are printed in an 7-8-8-8-8-7 row configuration, or “Drum design.” The flag design is completed with 13 alternating red and white stripes, each stripe representing one of the original thirteen colonies.
The land that comprises Oklahoma today was added to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Throughout the 19th century, the U.S. government relocated Indian tribes from the southeastern United States to the area, and by 1900, over 30 Indian tribes had been moved to what was originally called the Indian Territories. At the same time, ranchers in Texas began to move into the area in search of new pasture lands. Although stipulations in the Indian Relocation Act agreed that the land would forever be Indian Territory, the promise of fertile farmland trumped the government’s promise of sovereignty.
On April 22, 1889, they opened the land to settlement by homesteaders, creating a land run in which settlers, called “Boomers,” were allowed to cross the Texas or Arkansas border at a particular hour to claim homesteads. Settlers who illegally crossed the border earlier to stake prime land were called “sooners,” which eventually became the state’s nickname. Wagons and the Santa Fe railroad carried cartloads of men and women to blank town sites and building plots, creating ten thousand-people communities in a matter of days. The following year, the region was further divided into Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory...
Category
1910s American Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Old Large 5 Gallon Gas Station Oil Can Vintage Industrial Style Decoration Item
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Petroliana find 5 gallon zinc galvanized metal gas and oil can. Condition shows some dents and dings present. Vintage patina with rusty finish. A great piece for your garage,...
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
