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Period: Early 20th Century
Year 1901 Poster W End of the World Prophecies of St Malachy and 10 Future Popes
Located in Marbella, ES
Year 1901 Poster with End of the World Prophecies of St. Malachy and Ten Future Popes.
Category

Spanish Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Raleigh Bicycles Shop Advertising Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Raleigh Bicycles shop advertising figure We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century charming Raleigh bicycles shop advertising figure. Made from wood and plaster with hand painted detail, in the form of Sir Walter Raleigh...
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British Late Victorian Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plaster, Wood

ITALIAN FIREPLACE IN SERENA STONE early 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
FIREPLACE IN SERENA STONE early 20th century Italy HEIGHT 130 cm WIDTH 140 cm DEPTH 70 cm WEIGHT 340 Kg FIRE MOUTH WIDTH BY HEIGHT 90 X 96 cm MATERIAL Sand-stone
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Italian Modern Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stone

Original Edward S. Curtis Photogravure, "The Klamath Hunter" 1923
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a beautiful photogravure showing a Klamath man hunting from a dugout canoe. This image is Plate 458 from Volume 13 of Edward Curtis' epic project The North American Indi...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1920s Antique Guatemalan Cowboy Belt Buckle Iron Bird Fancy Peacock Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Belt buckle 1920s Antique Guatemalan cowboy bird belt buckle in iron. Measures: 5 wide x 4 tall x .13 Preowned original unrestored vintage. See images provided.  
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Guatemalan Rustic Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Scrolling Tram Sign with Route Numbers & Destinations
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century rolling tram sign with route numbers and destinations. With internal light. Numbers and destinations: 1 2 3 3X 5 69 59 60 ...
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English Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Italian Trumeaux Fireplace in Limestone Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Trumeaux fireplace in limestone early 20th century. Italy Measures: Height 210 cm Width 160 cm Depth 80 cm Weight 350 Kg Fire mouth width by height 105 x 90 cm. Material Limes...
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Italian Modern Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stone

Matched Pair of Edwardian Milk Glass Shop Signs
Located in London, GB
Matched pair of Edwardian milk glass shop signs. We share what we love, and we love this rare, matched pair of Edwardian milk glass shop signs. One stating “All kinds of repairs” ...
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British Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Milk Glass

Early 20th Century French Marotte or Milliners Woman's Head
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful paper maché French marotte or milliners head. In front of the head, word Poupette(?) presumably the store she was made for, with "P. C...
Category

Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Group of Three Early 20th C. French Tabletop Globes on Stands, Including G. Thom
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine group of World Globes on pedestal mounts. All printed paper globes. A large Globe Metrique by G. Thomas, Paris. Mounted on metal on an ebonized wood base. Measures: Height 19", diameter 10" another large sized one Globe Terrestre...
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French Georgian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper, Wood

Fine Impressive WW1 Brass and Leather Binoculars c.1917
Located in Bath, GB
A really unusual and impressive pair of World War 1 pair of British issued military binoculars meticulously professionally cleaned and polished, restoring them to their former glory;...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Lot of Three Tinsel Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of three feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitti...
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German Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Rare English Silver & Enamel Picture Frame, Allies of 1914
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare English sterling silver photograph frame by the top notch silversmith, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company L...
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European Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

King Edward VII Coronation, June 1902 Framed Red Flag
Located in Hastings, GB
King Edward VII coronation, June 1902 framed scarf / flag. This scarf is an original antique piece of British history and patriotic memorabilia. ...
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British Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Large Scale Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Warrington, GB
Large scale cast iron Royal coat of arms. Produced at the Scottish foundry of Walter Macfarlane in the early 20th century. Originally would hav...
Category

Scottish Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Set of Beautiful Litographic Postcards from North Africa by Lehnert & Landrock
Located in Mexico, DF
A beautiful Set of 20 Postcards with original photos of Arab cultures of North Africa created and commercialized by Lehnert & Landrock and signed "Editeurs L&L". This was a photographic studio run by Rudolf Franz Lehnert (Germany 1878-1948) and Ernst Heinrich Landrock (Bohemia 1878-1966) active in Tunisia and Egypt in the early 20th century, noted for producing Orientalist images of North African people...
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Tunisian Moorish Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4
By L'Ideale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, a set of four, large glass canning preserve jars with chromolithographed labels for vegetable seeds, circa early 1900s. The jars were repurposed for storing veget...
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French French Provincial Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Paper

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
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

American Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

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...
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American Victorian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Black Wooly Chaps by Henry L. Kuck
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black wooly chaps by Henry L. Kuck, Th Dalles, Oregon. Stamped on the belt by the cowboy Sam Rudder. Floral tooled belt, inside pockets. Used in the ...
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American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Hide, Leather

KPM Porcelain Painting of Franz Josef of Austria in Ornate Giltwood Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
This detailed KPM porcelain plaque features a painting of Franz Joseph and is beautifully accentuated by a wide ornate antique giltwood frame. The porcelain circle measures seven and...
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German Baroque Revival Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
Category

French Napoleon III Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Very Unique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case by Kurzer & Wolf, Dated 1916
By Kurzer & Wolf
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This is without question a most unique Austrian silver cigarette case, the front of the case is decorated with a finely detailed road ma...
Category

Austrian Vienna Secession Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Lot of 7 Tinsel Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of 7 feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting o...
Category

German Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Antique Handcrafted Leather Blackjack Pitcher Jug Vessel in Contrast Stitching
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique handcrafted saddle leather Blackjack Pitcher jug vessel with contrast stitching Unmarked. In the style of Hermes and Jacques Adnet. Measures: 6.75 H x 5.25 D x 3.25 W inc...
Category

American Victorian Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Antique Cleveland Twist Drill Co #13 Set Bit Stock Metal Tools + Wood Case 1910
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Antique Cleveland Twist Drill Co. No 13 Set Bit Stock Drill Metal Tools Wood Case 1910 Antique Wood Case with Metal Too...
Category

American Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique American Railroad Track Switch Target Sign
Located in Forney, TX
An antique American railroad yard switch sign on custom stand. A wonderful example of both Americana and industrial folk art! Born in the US in the early 20th century, the large, double sided, painted red iron circular disc shaped "target" sign; mounted to painted black cast iron central pedestal standard; surmounted by hand hammered and chiseled raw iron three inch tall finial; rising from a later five spoke pentagonal black iron base, elaborately shaped, fan form with niche curved flowing lines. The central standard can unscrew from the base for easy transportation and storage. Versatile, use it indoors as a decorative accent and quick way to add color, rustic texture, dimension, and interest, or use outdoors to brighten up your space as a garden ornament or statue. Original condition but we mildly sealed it to preserve the beautiful, warm rustic patina that enhances it so much. Now stable, it won't make a mess or deteriorate, while retaining the unique character and charm that can only be aquired from decades of use, being weathered, naturally distressed, with old chippy paint, that's elegantly aged, rich deep red color It is a full size, authentic railroad iron target...
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

20th Century Automathic Piano-Pianola from France
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Luché "ELCE" mechanical piano, France. Roller and crank in perfect working condition.  
Category

French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Highly Decorative WWI Bombshell Trench Art Vase
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rare and unusual piece of trench art from World War I (1914-1918), Belgium. Trench art was made during or after WW1. Soldiers used metal and used bombshells from the battlefields ...
Category

Belgian Folk Art Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Rare early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign A rare example of an early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign. With highly decorative graphics, stating ...
Category

British Victorian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel

Antique Round Carpenter's Case for Drill Bits Storage Holder in Wood and Metal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique wood collectible case to store drill bits. Old stock. Made of wood has metal moving parts on top. The upper mechanism turns for display- providing an opening to store drill...
Category

American Industrial Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
This rare large double sided desk was designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma, who had an unprecedented influence on the European design through his drawings, buildings and furniture. Th...
Category

European Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Canadian WW1 21st Regiment Soldier's Uniform Buttons, Badges & Medals Grouping
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This grouping of some three dozen WW1 items come from the estate of CPL. D.C Stewart who served in the Infantry of the 21st Regiment of the Canadian Armed Fo...
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Canadian Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique French Victorian Bride Cream Silk Wedding Shoes Dainty Flower Bud
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wedding shoes Lovely French Victorian cream silk wedding shoes with simple flower bud embellishment. The bride wore a size 6. Original vintage treasure i...
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Unknown Victorian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Antique Military Hat & Fitted Metal Box of Brigadier General Lawrence Drummond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique military hat and fitted hat box was made by W. Cater of London England for the Brigadier General Lawrence Drummond in approximately 1...
Category

English Edwardian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

13 Antique Magic Lantern Glass Slides Taft Museum Artwork Architecture Figures
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 13 antique magic lantern glass slides from Cincinnati Ohio’s Taft Museum, nine showing works of art displayed at the museum an...
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Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Metal Charles Lindbergh "The Aviator" Commemorative Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of cast and patinated bookends are signed by an unknown maker, but presumed to be early examples made by COPR of the United States during the 1920's in the period Art Deco style. The bookends show a relief depicting Charles Lindbergh with an American Eagle on one bottom corner and the Spirit of St. Louis on the adjacent corner. The base has the title "The Aviator...
Category

American Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Two Rare French Grand Railway Lamps B.B.T Makers Stamp 59265 from Paris Station
Located in Sofia, BG
Two rare French grand railway lamps with B.B.T makers stamp 59265 on each of them from Paris station. Made and used since 1920 one of them still with orig...
Category

French Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of June, 1911
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...
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American American Classical Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Framed Cyprus Tourist Poster by Baynard Press of England
By Baynard Press, London
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This poster was made by the Baynard Press of London, England in approximately 1920 and issued by the Government of Cyprus to promote travel to Cyprus in the period Art Deco style. Th...
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English Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Pair of Art Deco Marigold Carnival Glass Rolls Royce or Packard Bud Vases
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of automobile bud vases are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The vases are done with a thick clear glass in a fluted form, with marigold iridescent or carnival glass accents around the bulbous tops. These bud vases were used in luxury cars, and these came from an automotive collector with various Rolls Royce items, which these were included in. The Rolls Royce ashtray...
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English Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Spittoon Column with Container Inside, 1920s
Located in taranto, IT
very rare spittoon, circa 1920s, of Italian manufacture, of those used in hotels or bars of the time, of the column type, with circular base and central metal column, glass neck with...
Category

Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Original Typewritten Document Signed by F.D. Roosevelt, 1920
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Document by Roosevelt is a precious T.D.S. (Typewritten Document Signed) by the President of the United States of America Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) to Charle...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Archery Hunting Arrow Set Four Arrows Leather Quiver Case Collectible
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Arrow set and quiver leather case historical collectible piece Includes four arrows Measures: arrow 16 long x 23.5 x 2.25 diameter Original vintage condition and presentation See our...
Category

American Primitive Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of January 1918
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

American American Classical Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

"Campfire Supreme" Marshmallow Tin, Boy Scout Motif, American, Circa 1915
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a rare tin that was used to sell and promote marshmallows. The top of the tin is decorated to reflect the Boy Scouts in their ubiquitous camping tradition of sitting around t...
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American Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Tin

French Cane or Walking Stick Exotic Wood and Silver, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French walking stick or cane, circa 1900 Mahogany and silver Shipping: 2/2/87 cm 0.2 kg.
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French Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Brass

Art Nouveau Advertising Tile Poster from Codorniu's Cellar, Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Art Nouveau advertising tile poster from Codorniu Cellar, Spain Ceramic tiles measurements: 15x15 cm (6x6 in). Codorníu is synonymous to th...
Category

Spanish Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Large Framed Masonic or Oddfellows Decorative Lodge Print
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique print in its original frame was copyrighted by George Henry Patnoe & Henry Brown of Canada in 1909 in a Victorian style. The print depicts the symbolism of the Lodge and...
Category

North American Late Victorian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gesso, Paper

Distressed Caucasian Rug With A Tribal Design In Rust, Dark Blue, And Cream
Located in New York, NY
An antique Caucasian Kazak rug from the early 20th century. The warm madder red field is divided into four rectangular panels, each with a central motif radiating four serrated leave...
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Caucasian Tribal Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

English Oilcan or Cannister of Steel and Brass by Braime
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English automotive oil can (also known as an oiler or oil tin) of steel and brass from the early 20th century - the Golden Age of automobiles. Featuring a Braime nameplate in...
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English Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter from White House June 1907
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting A Very Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter from White House June 1907. On ‘The White House’ letterhead. Typed and personally signed and amended by President Theodore Roosevelt. With it’s original White House envelope, stamp and postage marks. Dated June 14th 1907. 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 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 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 White House Washington Oyster Bay, N.Y., June 14, 1907 Personal “Dear Mrs. Obenchain: I gladly accept the autographed copy of “Aunt Jane” which you have been so kind to send me. But Aunt Jane is so good and so wise that she must not (amount “race (illegible)) fall into the terrible mistake of the self-indulgent, selfish, shortsighted women, cold in heart and in temper, who shirk the duties of mother-hood and then try to cover up to themselves and to others their cowardice or self-indulgence by making believe they are actuated by wise or lofty motives. * With great regard, believe me, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt *And she must not give aid and comfort to unsexed or sexless creatures by a jest which they may take for earnest ! Mrs. Eliza Calvert Obenchain, Bowling Green, Kentucky.“ The envelope is From: The White House. Addressed to: Mrs. Eliza Calvert Obenchain, Bowling Green, Kentucky and marked ‘Personal’. It is stamped on the front as posted from Oyster Bay, New York Post Office on June 16 1907. It has a red 2 Cent...
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American American Classical Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

License Plate, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
License plate is an original decorative object realized in the early 20th century. Made in Italy. The license plate is realized in silverplate and ...
Category

Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Photography Panoramic 1914 Indiana State Prison on the Outside Looking in
Located in Savannah, GA
Over one hundred people, a trolley car and a couple of automobiles were photographed for this amazing circa 1914 panorama photograph in front of th...
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American Other Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Hans Jensen Danish Silver Plated Brush Set
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Hans Jensen Danish silver plated brush set - one hair brush and one clothes brush. No monogram. Marking: S & F 297 DENMARK. Measures: Hai...
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Danish Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Indian Colonial Silver Engraved Presentation Padlock 1912
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century engraved Indian colonial unmarked silver and steel presentation padlock 1912. Engraved “Kasiram . Das, Institution Katwa 1912 FCR” ...
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Indian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

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

American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

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