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Invitation to the Unveiling and Dedication of a Monument Emblematic of Religious Liberty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1876Invitation to the Unveiling and Dedication of a Monument Emblematic of Religious Liberty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1876

Invitation to attend the unveiling and dedication ceremonies of a monument emblematic of Religious Liberty at the Centennial Grounds, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1876, at 12:00 PM. The invitation is a four-page, single-folded leaf printed with a bold heading and the names of the president, chairman, and other committee members. The monument was a statue by the sculptor Moses Ezekiel.

Photograph - Gettysburg, PA, circa 1890Photograph - Gettysburg, PA, circa 1890

This cabinet photograph, taken circa 1890, depicts the headstone of William Tinsley at Gettysburg National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The inscription on the headstone reads "WILLIAM TINSLEY CO. F. 5. CAV.", indicating his service in Company F of the 5th Cavalry. The image shows the headstone surrounded by grass and is mounted on a gray card, typical of the cabinet photo format.

Stereoscopic Photograph - T. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1870Stereoscopic Photograph - T. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1870

The item is a stereoscopic photograph by T. Lilienthal, capturing a view of Howard Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1870. The image features a large fountain in the foreground, with various monuments and structures visible in the background. The reverse side of the card is ornately decorated with Victorian-style lettering, identifying the item as part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" by T. Lilienthal, a "Portrait & Landscape Photographer" located at 121 Canal St., New Orleans. 3.

Stereoscopic Photograph - Theo. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1870sStereoscopic Photograph - Theo. Lilienthal, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1870s

A stereoscopic photograph by Theo. Lilienthal, produced in New Orleans during the late-1860s to early 1870s. The view depicts the equestrian Jackson Monument situated within Jackson Square. The reverse side features a decorative cherub logo and text indicating it is part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views New Orleans and Vicinity." The item is a sepia-toned stereoview, typical of 19th-century photography.

Trade Card: Sol. Strauss, The Leading Clothier, Dayton, OhioTrade Card: Sol. Strauss, The Leading Clothier, Dayton, Ohio

This trade card advertises Sol. Strauss, a clothier in Dayton, Ohio, who is described as "The Leading Clothier." The front of the card features a large, colorful lithograph depicting a scene of an unveiling of a soldiers' monument. The image is highly detailed and shows a crowd of people gathered around the monument. The style of the illustration and the clothing of the figures suggest the card dates to the late 19th century.  The business name and address, 28 E. Third Street, are clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.