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Medal

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fd4a9674-a58f-4074-9ee7-407765378419
Collection
Military Collection
Title
World War I Homecoming Medal for Returning Soldiers
Object ID
2003.010
Date Range
1919-1925
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Collection
Military Collection
Title
World War I Homecoming Medal for Returning Soldiers
Description
World War I medal or award. Bronze stylized inner seal of Lancaster. Given to soldiers returning from WWI in 1919. See Journal article, vol. 97, #2.
JFA Company (J. F. Appel)
(Same as 2023.001.118)
Date Range
1919-1925
Year Range From
1919
Year Range To
1925
Made By
JFA Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Drawer
Drawer 04
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
World War I
Medals
Object Name
Medal
Oither Names
Military Medal
Material
Cloth, Metal
Length (in)
2.5
Width (in)
1.5
Condition
Fair, Good
Condition Date
2023-10-09
Condition Notes
Medal is in good condition, but white cotton ribbon fibers have separated
Object ID
2003.010
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2003.010
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Nib, Pen

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3cd41325-29e3-4598-a0a0-653610599653
Collection
History Collection: Person
Title
Gift from Thaddeus Stevens
Object ID
1922.001
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Collection
History Collection: Person
Title
Gift from Thaddeus Stevens
Description
Pen nib of gold. Marked on top is "MABIE / TODD & CO / NEW YORK / 4". This company had roots in the 1840s, but established as Mabie, Todd & Co. in New York around 1907. They were known for their gold nibs, pencils and pens.
Taped to card with "See Minutes" in pencil. Accompanying cut envelope is addressed to LCHS with postmark from Seattle, Washington 26 Sep 1976. In pen is written "Gold Pen Point Box 23." Crossed-out name below is "Ann Hoeck(?)".
Provenance
A present from Thaddeus Steven to Eli Lybe--with memorandum "Thaddeus Stevens pen. Presented to Eli Lybe by young Thad."
Year Range From
1900
Year Range To
1920
Made By
Mabie, Todd & Co.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
North Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 04
Storage Shelf
Shelf 5
People
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Nib, Pen
Material
Gold
Length (in)
1.25
Width (in)
0.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2014-09-24
Condition Notes
Nib has a slight bend upward toward the tip, with one of the split points slightly overlapping the other. Ink residue underneath.
Object ID
1922.001
Place of Origin
New York, New York
Accession Number
1922.001
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