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Place of Origin: American
Scrap Book and Photograph pertaining to Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT Original Scrap Book and Photograph of Major WA Obenchain, pertaining to Ogden College, Bowling Green, KY.
The photograph is ‘new’ to the market and has never left family ownership until NOW!
It is a previously, unseen image, of a significant historical figure, Major William Alexander Obenchain, who served on General Robert E. Lee’s Staff during the Civil War and was President of Ogden College in Bowling Green, Kentucky between 1883 – 1906.
We are of the opinion that the photo was taken, whilst, Major Obenchain was President of Ogden College, and circa 1890-1900. It bears the stamp on the bottom right for “McClure of Lexington, KY”.
Framed and under glass.
The Scrap Book is his personal Collection of numerous and various newspaper article cuttings, letters, speeches and other historical items of memorabilia, MAINLY, relating to Ogden College (now part of Western Kentucky University), from the 1870’s up to 1918.
Signed in ink, by the Major, on the inside of the front cover and hand-written annotations by him, throughout.
It also includes newspaper article cuttings and other historical items of memorabilia personally relating to Major Obenchain and his family, including: Articles relating to the ‘Stone’ Criminal Trial in Dallas, TX in 1876 for the almost fatal shooting of his brother, James T Obenchain , Merit Certificate for distinguished academic achievement by Major Obenchain, from the Buchanan Collegiate Institute dated July 6th 1849, et al.
Over 53 Pages of content!
An EXCEPTIONAL and UNIQUE Collection that is ‘new’ to the market, has never been seen by the public before and has never left family ownership until NOW!
A UNIQUE HISTORICAL RECORD OF OGDEN COLLEGE/WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY and BOWLING GREEN!
William Alexander Obenchain. Born April 27, 1841 at Buchanan, Botetourt Co., Virginia.
Parents: Thomas Jefferson Obenchain and Elizabeth Ann Sweetland.
Entered VMI on July 18, 1859 as a member of the VMI (Virginia Military Institute...
Category
Late 19th Century American Classical Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Wood Sign From Pratt Institute
Located in New York, NY
Great antique sign originally from the world renown design, art school Pratt Institute in NYC. The sign is constructed of solid wood, having a black ba...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paint
Condensed History of the Mexican War by McKay, Hungerford, & Murphy, First Ed.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
McKay, William, Daniel E. Hungerford, and Charles J. Murphy. Condensed History of the Mexican War and its Glorious Results...Also Reminiscences of the War. New York: John E. Cohen, 1...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
Pocahontas and John Smith, Chromo-Lithograph, Dated 1870, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Pocahontas Saving The Life of Captain John Smith" is a chromo-lithograph made by the "New Eng. Chromo Lith. Co. Boston" (printed on the lower left border). It is dated 1870...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paper
Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of June, 1911
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of June 1911 .
On ‘The Outlook’ letterhead. Typed and personally signed and amended by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Dated June 20th 1911.
What makes this letter so important is the author, the office and the content.
It refers to the beliefs and opinions of the then President and First Lady (Edith) towards the women’s sufferage and empowerment movement that was the ‘hot topic’ of the time.
It is addressed to Eliza Calvert Hall/Obenchain who was a well known author at the end of the 19th Century and Early 20th Century. In 1905, Teddy referred to her book “Aunt Jane of Kentucky’ in a speech and recommended that every man in America should read it to understand ‘the plight of their womenfolk’. He regularly corresponded with her and we have a number of those letters in our collection. It appears that both he and Edith became big fans of Mrs Hall/Obenchain who was also heavily involved in the Suffragist movement.
The letters also provide a fascinating and historic record of Roosevelt’s personal beliefs and feelings on female empowerment.
The Letter Reads:
The Outlook
287 Fourth Avenue
New York
Office of Theodore Roosevelt
June 20th, 1911
“My dear Miss Hall:
I am touched by your sending me “To Love and To Cherish”. But then, I am one of those included in the dedication, for I well know and dearly love ” Aunt Jane of Kentucky”. Mrs. Roosevelt and I do not feel that the hero ought to have yielded to his wife’s feelings ! Ultimately it was doing an injustice to her and to his children, as well as to the State. It is a good thing to have a Governor’s wife a woman who can be as gracious a hostess, and of as fine a type, as Dolly Madison...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Pink Floyd Original Vintage UK Concert Poster, Queen's Hall, Leeds, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
A striking day-glo silkscreen concert poster for the All Night Garden Party headlined by Pink Floyd at Queen's Hall in Leeds on Friday 17th November 1967. Pink Floyd appeared at this...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Rudi Gernreich Girls Knit Monokini Bandeau Top Bathing Suit, circa 1964
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original girls sized 6X monokini with a bandeau top bathing suit designed by Rudi Gernreich, circa 1964.
Rudi Gernreich was an American Designer born in Austria, Vienna in 1922 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Second Ed., Tipped-in Signature, 1850
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The Scarlet Letter, A Romance. Boston: Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, 1850. Printed Cambridge: Metcalf and Company. Second edition...
Category
1850s Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Polaroid Colorpack 100 Camera
By Polaroid Corporation
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Polaroid Colorpack 100 camera. Launched in the 1960s as part of the Land Camera line, this model stands out for its ability to produce instant color photographs using 100 series peel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Smith Corona Electra 120 Typewriter in Case w/ Key
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a vintage electric typewriter by Smith Corona. It's the Electra 120 and it comes with it's original case and key. It's a nostalgic look at old time journalism.
Category
20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
An Antique American Hand-Carved Wood and Silver Seal
Located in New York, NY
A rare and beautifully crafted example of early American Judaica, this hand-carved wood and silver seal is notable for its exceptional artistry and symbolic detail. The prominent han...
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
1940s Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent.
Art Deco era electric table desk top fan with modern industrial design.
Has one ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Antique Cast Iron Elgin National Coffee Mill Grinder #40
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Cast Iron Elgin National Coffee Mill Grinder #40
This antique Elgin National coffee grinder has an American Bald Eagle and crest logo. Decorate you coffee shop, cafe, restau...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brass table lamp made of a naval artillery shell dated production year 1943. The shell is meticulously incised with lines to create a brick pattern. Marked at the bottom 3" MK7 MOD 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
American Western Movie Lithograph "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre", Signed
Located in Miami, FL
A very nice Hollywood movie original lithograph for the film The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, directed by John Huston. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
High Styles Twentieth-Century American Design, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
High Styles : Twentieth-Century American Design, Introduction by Lisa Phillips with Essays by David A. Hanks. New York : Whitney Museum Of American Art In Association With Summit Boo...
Category
1980s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Presidential Seal with Calvin Coolidge Signed Document
Located in Houston, TX
Signed document signed by Calvin Coolidge with an attached president seal. There is a photo of Calvin Coolidge on top of the document. The second signature is by Frank Kellogg. The w...
Category
1920s Modern Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique 13-Star Patriotic Sash by Louis E. Stilz & Bros., Late 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original patriotic sash from the late 19th century, featuring 13 stars against a bright blue field. This sash features appliqued silver stars on a blue canton, red an...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Engraved Metal Chalice, Early 20th Century Trophy Cup or Wine Goblet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This antique engraved metal chalice is a stunning example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, perfect for collectors of historic trophies, ceremonial goblets, and vintage drinkware....
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Rare 17th Century US Pioneer Large Adjustable Cooking Pan
Located in Doha, QA
Fantastic antique American Pioneer cooking Pan, truly an absolutely unique Museums Piece!
Total weight is ca 15 kg, the Pan itself is made out of iron and sits on a solid wooden stump...
Category
17th Century American Colonial Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
1960s Industrial Nail Pliers Pincers Tool Steel Iron Rustic Patina
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Tool Nail Pliers Pincers Pullers. Made in the USA. 1960s
Signs of vintage age and wear
Great design and form. Wonderful advertising carpentry prop.
12.25 H x 1.88W x 1.75 D i...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel, Iron
1920s Popsicle Mold Vintage Industrial Good Humor Relic Prop
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Complete with the stainless steel stick holder/mount that sets on the mold.
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
San Francisco Examiner Newspapers for January 1944 in Hard Bound Book (Complete)
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fairly rare item to find: San Francisco Examiner Newspapers, complete and original in actual real size format, from January 1st, 1944 through January 30th 1944; hardbound mounted front and back in very good and readable condition----pages turn with ease and approximately 700 to 800 pages of World War II news, sports, advertisements, editorials, society pages, Sunday "Funnies", classified advertisements, and local San Francisco Bay Area news. War news stories about Germans, Russians, and Japanese battles...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1950s Baltimore Sun Taxi Cab Sign Car Topper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Plastic construction. Fairly rare item, Baltimore History.
Category
1950s Machine Age Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic
Two Books on Trade Tokens, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Two books on trade tokens. 1.) U.S. Merchant Tokens 1845-1860 by Russell Rulau. Iola: Krause Publications, Inc., 1985. Softcover. 192 pp. A catalogue of the unofficial coinage of Ame...
Category
20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Industrial Cast Bronze Bolt with Nut from Brooklyn Bridge*
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Industrial 8- Inch Cast Bronze Bolt with Nut from Brooklyn Bridge*
USA, Circa 1880-1883
This antique industrial cast bronze bolt with a nut,...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Steve McQueen 'Bullitt' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
In one of his most famous roles at the pinnacle of his career, Steve McQueen is the essence of cool as tough cop Frank Bullitt in this action-packed 1968 crime thriller, featuring on...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
Looney Tunes All-Stars
Located in London, GB
Original drawing Pencil on paper for Looney Tunes All-Stars C1990.
This drawing was done by the American artist, cartoonist, and animator Virgil Walter R...
Category
Late 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Lady Liberty Souvenir Building Vintage, USA, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or jus...
Category
1960s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of January 1918
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very important Teddy Roosevelt letter of January 1918.
On ‘Sagamore Hill’ letterhead. Fully handwritten and personally signed by President...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Industrial Hand Truck
Located in Fulton, CA
Industrial workshop hand truck with original red painted oak. Punched into back plate "Boiler Shop". Period pulleys, chain and rope a bonus. Great use as a man cave, vintage auto or ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Calder The Complete Bronzes Book
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Calder: The Complete Bronzes book. Published on the occasion of the exhibition; October 25 - December 8, 2012, New York, New York. This exhibition book is ...
Category
2010s Modern American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage Leather Heiser Batwing Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage leather Heiser batwing chaps with buck stitched edging and conchos. Nice patina to leather and nice light coloring. In good condition for use or display in a Western or South...
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Mid-19th Century Choctaw Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Choctaw bandolier shot pouch from a Natchez Mississippi collection. Silk ribbon fringe at shoulder. Exceptional graphic condition. White beading on...
Category
Mid-19th Century Native American Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
Union Civil War Photo 11 L-2 Officers & Dog Possibly Richmond Prisons In Situ
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Union Civil War Photo 11 L-2 Officers & Dog Possibly Richmond Prisons In Situ, 1861-1863, Period Board Mounted Photograph
A rare and historically significant Union Civil War photog...
Category
19th Century Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Oak, Paper
'Maîtresse' Original Vintage Film Poster by Allen Jones, American, 1976
By Allen Jones
Located in Devon, GB
In an early commercial commission, renowned British Pop Artist Allen Jones was asked to design the publicity poster for the 1976 US release of Barbet Schroeder’s 1973 fetish romance 'Maîtresse,' starring a young Gerard Depardieu as the small time crook who stumbles into the double-life of a dominatrix, played by Bulle Ogier. Werner Gallery, who exhibited Jones' original artwork in 2016, stated that 'despite his inability to Identify with its explicit sadomasochistic themes, Jones accepted the poster commission based on his fondness for the powerfully stylized heroine of the film.' Jones' original design, with the high-heeled, leather-clad brunette with bull whip in hand, proved too risqué for the distributor, so the figure was reworked into a blonde beauty gripping a pair of keys instead of the more provocative whip. In 2008, Jones revisited his original design and began developing it into a series of dominatrix paintings...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage Wood Survey Measuring Large Stick by Lenner
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find a rare vintage wood measuring stick by Lenner.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Fox Moviestone Follies of 1929
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1929 Comedy musical romance starring John Breeden, Lola Lane, DeWitt Jennings
This film was directed by David Butler
Thi...
Category
1920s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Alien
By Steve Frankfurt
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Ridley Scott's Classic 1979 Science-Fiction film,
starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver and John Hurt. This poster was designed by the American poster a...
Category
1970s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Walton Family Genealogy "Ancestors of Adelaide Bereman Walton", Los Angeles 1908
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walton Family Genealogy antique handmade book
Walton Family Genealogy "Ancestors of Adelaide Bereman Walton", Los Angeles circa 1908
This is really a fascinating book. A labor ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
19th Century Native American Nez Perce Beaded Belt
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Nez Perce beaded belt on harness leather adorned with brass diamonds in the center. Trunk piece - stored and in great condition. Beautiful colors of blues, reds, whites, orange and g...
Category
Early 19th Century Native American Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Beads
1930s Sweet Orr Pants Shirts & Overalls N.O.S. Porcelain General Store Sign.
Located in Lancaster, PA
A rare original 1930s Sweet-Orr porcelain sign features the iconic three-man tug-of-war graphic, with bold "UNION MADE" text. Designed for general store & mercantile display, this un...
Category
1930s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Red and Black FDR's Fala Scotty Dog American Glass Pitcher, circa 1930-1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming Pre midcentury pitcher, American clear glass, circa late 1930s-early 1940s. The Scotty dog glass collectible craze began when President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Scottish Te...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Five Original New York City Subway Straphangers on Pole
Located in Stamford, CT
Five original New York City subway straphangers mounted on the original pole. The cast iron and porcelain 'straphanger' or pivoting grab handle was made by the Rico manufacturing com...
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Harvard Fraternal Medallion - Delta Kappa Epsilon DKE 1877 Robert P. Hastings
Located in Soquel, CA
Harvard Fraternal Medallion - Delta Kappa Epsilon DKE 1877 Robert P. Hastings
Silver Medallion by the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity to Robert P. Hastings Harvard College 1873-1877
The Hastings College of Law was founded by Serranus Clinton Hastings,
a man of diverse and magnificent accomplishments. Schoolmaster, lawyer,
legislator, member of Congress, Chief Justice...
Category
1870s American Classical Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Apocalypse Now
Located in London, GB
Apocalypse Now original US film poster for Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall's Classic 1979 Vietnam film directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
The...
Category
1970s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Spanish American War Commemorative Mirrored Hall Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish American War Commemorative Mirrored Hall Rack
USA, Circa 1900
An uncommon example of American historical memorabilia, This mirrored hall...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an extremely rare first edition hardback copy of Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families Who have taken Prominent Part in the Development o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Collection of Six Vintage Woodworking Files
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Six vintage woodworking files
United States
20th century
Cast steel
Height on custom display stands: 16.25 - 22.75 in. / 41 - 58 cm.
Category
20th Century Other American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
WWI and WWII Air Force Captains, Original Signatures
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a unique collage featuring signatures from some of the greatest captains in history: Claire Chennault, Henry “Hap” Arnold, Hoyt Vandenberg, Carl “Tooey” Spaatz, William “Billy” Mitchell and Edward “Eddie” Rickenbacker. These men are some of the most influential figures in U.S. Air Force history. Each captain was involved in WWI and/or WWII, some were aces who proved the usability and effectiveness of airpower, and others were brilliant leaders who paved the way for U.S. victories and the development of the U.S. Air Force.
This framed collage includes original signatures on cards, a letter, and a photo. A photo of a biplane is featured at bottom and includes signatures from Claire Chennault, Hap Arnold, and Hoyt Vandenberg. There is also a letter, dated 1942 and featured prominently in the center of the collage, that is written to Elwood Maurer and signed by Carl Spaatz. Two cards appear on either side of the letter, with signatures from Eddie Rickenbacker and William Mitchell. Complimentary black and white photographs accompany the signatures elements as well as a decorative pair of WWI pilot wings...
Category
20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...
Category
20th Century Industrial American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Americas Earliest Known Pyrography Pennsylvania Portrait, 1819
Located in South Burlington, VT
America’s earliest known dated pyrography portrait panel of a Pennsylvania couple.
This unique work of art is hand-incised using a pyrographic (pyrography) wood burned technique and then hand stained/painted.
A Pennsylvania Portrait...
Category
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
1970s Las Vegas Lucite & Pennies Souvenir Keychain
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and unique Las Vegas keychain souvenir in lucite with pennies from 1974, excellent condition unique gift.
Category
20th Century Space Age American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Copper
shoot
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for John Wayne's last film The Shootist 1976.
The artwork is by the highly acclaimed illustrator Richard Amsel (1947-1985).
The fi...
Category
1970s Vintage American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Jewels in Her Crown Treasures From Special Collections of Columbia's Libraries
Located in valatie, NY
Jewels in her crown treasures from the Special Collections of Columbia's Libraries, Introduction by Jean Ashton. Columbia University, 2004. 1st Ed softcover exhibition catalog. ewels...
Category
Early 2000s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
1873 "Map of the States of California and Nevada" by Chas. Drayton Gibbes
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is Warren Holt and Charles Drayton Gibbes' 1873 “Map of California and Nevada.” This map is considered to be one of the finest large-scale ...
Category
1870s Antique American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century American Bronze Figurine of a Jewish Businessmen
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figurine of a self-satisfied, disapproving Jewish businessman with the caption: Now! Vot about it? (an imitation of the Jewish accent), heavy, cast bronze figurine...
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Bird
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Clint Eastwood's 1988 Biography film about the life of the Jazz musician Charlie "Bird" Parker
The film starred Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora and Michae...
Category
Late 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
