A Royal Arch Masonic charm has a blue and white keystone design on one side with the inscription
"K.S.H.T.W.S.S.T." The reverse side is engraved "C.H. Tindall, Nacogdoches, Texas, Chapter No. 13." Royal Arch Masonry is restricted to members who...
Both the base and chimney or shade of this kerosene lamp are clear glass. The base portion, used to contain kerosene or oil includes a cotton wick, and is decorated with an embossed vine design. Kerosene lamps were widely used until the invention...
Lace trim at the neckline and between vertical pintucks highlights the design of this off white child's dress. Below a thin raised band the dress extends into a long flowing skirt. The sleeves end with matching bands and ruffles.
Obverse of the coin depicts an eagle with snake in beak and inscription "Republica Mexicana." The reverse is inscribed with: "8R Z 1834 O-M 1 OD 20G", and features the radiant Phrygian cap design, the symbol of liberty.
One side of this green glass bottle has the figure of the Madonna as its design. The decanter includes a matching stopper. The quality of the glass is bubbled, and it may have been manufactured in Mexico.
The amber glass Gail Borden half gallon milk bottle was patented in 1857. The bottle's design features the profile of Gail Borden within a white circle. He invented a process for condensing milk that preserved it without refrigeration.
The amethyst glass child's cup with a pedestal base has a molded handle. The pressed design includes diagonal bands with flowers and striped markings, and the top of the cup is embossed with a pointed border.
The bottom section of this fan is made of black painted wood, while the top portion is dark pleated canvas with an edging of black velvet. One side of the fan is painted with a white floral design. The fan is closed by a small pin with porcelain...
The design of this white trapunto bedcovering includes an embossed floral and leaf design. Trapunto quilting is a technique that utilizes two layers of fabric and padding that results in a raised surface on the quilt top.
The dolman jacket is constructed of black velvet with a floral design. The fringed dolman is designed with sleeves hidden under capelike arm pieces. It has a flat collar banded with tassels, and it has hook and eye closures.
The log cabin design of this quilt is one of the most popular quilting patterns. By altering the arrangement of light and dark fabrics in rectangular shapes, log cabin quilt designs are unique, yet widely recognized.
The off white bonnet is made of heavy cotton with a design of stitched parallel lines that run from the front to back. The bonnet has a curved shape to cover the head and sides of the face, and has a ruffle extending from the bottom.
The Old Stone Fort in Nacogdoches, Texas, is depicted on this Dresden china plate. The pale yellow rim of the plate features a floral design and gold edging.
The silver shoe hook has a decorative scroll and leaf design on one side and is inscribed "Sterling Pat. Oct. 94." on the other. The tool ends in a narrow hook used to lace shoestrings.
