Subject: Eagles

An American trade card featuring a US eagle. The card is likely from 1863, judging by the date in the metadata. The reverse of the card is not shown. The card's creator, Carpelès, Ph. is mentioned in the metadata.

This U.S. Internal Revenue stamp for five cents features the business "Lawrence & Cohen, Manufacturers" in New York. The stamp is green with a perforated edge. Its design includes a central figure resembling a king or playing card royalty, surrounded by ornate Victorian-style scrollwork. Below this, an eagle with outstretched wings prominently displays "U.S. INTER. REV. FIVE CENTS" and "NEW YORK." The value "5" is depicted in each corner. This stamp would have been used for products such as playing cards.

This is a trade card for The American Varnish Co., located in Chicago, IL. The front of the card features an elaborate design centered around an American eagle holding a shield with stars and stripes, clutching arrows and an olive branch, with banners displaying the company name, "The American Varnish Co." Above the eagle, the names and titles of Adolph Cohn (Pres't) and Albert Rabe Jr. (Sec'y & Treas.) are printed in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The company's main office and works address is provided as 309, 311, 313 & 315 North Branch St., Chicago. Additionally, the name "Jos. J. Schnadig" and an address "79 Dearborn St." are handwritten in purple ink. The reverse side of the card (second image) features a detailed lithographic illustration of the American Varnish Co. factory complex, depicting multiple buildings with smoking smokestacks, industrial activity including a train and horse-drawn wagons, and a busy waterfront scene with ships. This illustration is framed by decorative, ornate borders typical of the period.

A large watercolor painting or illustration in the Art Deco or Stalinist style. Depicts stylized eagle's wings over the Eternal Light. The title, "Into Thy Hands I Commit My Spirit," is written in English and Hebrew at the bottom. Created circa 1935. The donor's description notes that it may be a study for a larger painting.