Old Glory Collection (page 6)

FREEDMENs BUREAU, 1868. An allegorical representation of the Freedmens Bureau, showing a Union soldier keeping the peace between two unruly groups of blacks and whites. Wood engraving, 1868

NYC: CENTRAL PARK, 1867. Riding on camels in Central Park: wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1867

ATLANTIC CABLE PARADE 1858. Sailors from the Niagara parading on Broadway past Mathew Bradys studio, after the laying of the first cable to Europe in 1858: colored wood engraving, 1858

CONSTITUTION CUT, 18th C. A late 18th century American printers cut reflecting confidence in the Constitution

PERRY: NAVAL BATTLE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his badly damaged flagship, the Lawrence, for the Niagara to continue fighting against the British at the Battle of Lake Erie

STANLEY AND LIVINGSTON. Henry M. Stanley (center, left) and David Livingstone at Ujiji, Lake Tanganyika, on 10 November 1871. Engraving, 1872

THREAD TRADE CARD, c1880. American merchants trade card, c1880, for Merricks Best Six-Cord Thread

COFFEE LABEL, c1862. United States of America. Our Standard Coffee. Label for coffee with a U. S
COFFEE LABEL, c1862. United States of America. Our Standard Coffee. Label for coffee with a U.S. sailor, two Zouaves, a soldier and an eagle. Oil over a wood engraving by Kilburn & Mallory, c1862

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. Your Country Calls You : front page of Leslies Weekly, 30 June 1898, supporting the call for volunteers to fight in the war against Spain

U. S. FLAG
U.S. FLAG

WORLD WAR I: LIBERTY LOAN. Over the Top for You. American World War I Liberty Loan poster, 1918, by Sidney H. Riesenberg

WORLD WAR I: U. S. ARMY. Our Regular Divisions. American World War I army recruiting poster, 1918
WORLD WAR I: U.S. ARMY. Our Regular Divisions. American World War I army recruiting poster, 1918, by James Montgomery Flagg

WORLD WAR I: LIBERTY LOAN. For Victory, Buy More Bonds. American World War I Liberty Loan poster

CIVIL WAR: UNION FLAG. Tattered flag of the 44th New York Infantry, during the Civil War. Photograph, c1863

PEARYs EXPEDITION. The American flag, raised after Pearys expedition to the North Pole in 1908-09. Photograph, c1908-1919

WISCONSIN: PATRIOTISM. A patriotic young woman posing with the American flag on the Wisconsin prairie, c1900

PAWNEE BILL POSTER, 1895. Pawnee Bill Wild West Show lithograph poster

SUFFRAGETTES, c1910. Three women photographed on a Brooklyn rooftop before a demonstration for womens right to vote. One woman holds a poster for the Womens Suffrage Party announcing a mass meeting

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG, 1863. Lithograph by Currier & Ives

AMERICAN EAGLE, 1855. Wooden American eagle and flag, 1855

BATTLE OF FORT WAGNER, 1863. The Gallant Charge of the Fifty-Fourth Massachussetts (Colored) Regiment at Fort Wagner during the American Civil War, 18 July 1863. Lithograph, 1863, by Currier & Ives

BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA. The Battle of Spotsylvania, Virginia, 12 May 1864. Lithograph, undated, by Currier & Ives

ROBERT EDWIN PEARY (1856-1920). American arctic explorer. Souvenir postcard commemorating Pearys discovery of the North Pole in 1909

CIVIL WAR: SOLDIER. The flag bearer of the 8th Pennsylvania Reserves

EDUCATION: PUBLIC SCHOOL. Standards of America. Symbol of a one-room schoolhouse on a 13-star flag. Lithograph by Henry F. Heiderich, 1897

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"Old Glory: A Tapestry of American Heritage" From the skilled hands of Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag to the vibrant strokes of Henry Mosler's painting, "Old Glory" has woven its way into the fabric of our nation's history. This iconic symbol stands tall, embodying the spirit and resilience that define America. As we stroll through Miami Beach, surrounded by art deco buildings that exude elegance and charm, we are reminded of how far this great nation has come. The Battle of Franklin in 1864 serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by brave men and women who fought for freedom on American soil. In a quaint Thanksgiving card from 1900, we see gratitude expressed for all that this land offers. And while misprints may occur in sheet music like Francis Scott Key's Star Spangled Banner, it only adds to its enduring power as our national anthem. Ella Watson's photograph captures an ordinary woman turned extraordinary - a US Government Chairwoman standing proudly amidst adversity during World War II. Similarly, Betsy Ross' drawing showcases her role as both seamstress and patriot; she stitched together not just cloth but also unity among Americans. James Montgomery Flagg's recruiting poster reminds us of the valor displayed by U. S. Marines during World War I – their unwavering commitment to being "First in the Fight. " Meanwhile, a fisherman statue outside Goodrich Seafood tells tales of hard work and perseverance etched into coastal communities across America. The dark shadow cast by Lincoln's assassination at Ford’s Theatre lingers still today; it serves as a solemn reminder that even great leaders can fall victim to senseless violence. Yet amidst tragedy, there is always hope – depicted beautifully in an American lithograph showcasing circus parades bustling with joyous crowds alongside railroad trains. And finally, gazing upon the 36-star U. S. Flag from around 1865 transports us back to a time when our nation was healing from the wounds of civil war.