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A hand carved 1863 Lithuanian Catholic Prayer book. Made in Lithuania and brought to America with a Lithuanian immigrant family. Passed down the generations to today. Pocket sized.

1860 Ferrotype Coin/ Token featuring Republican Presidential Candidate Abraham Lincoln and his running mate Hannibal Hamlin. A 'ferrotype' is a photograph printed on metal. The pictures fade somewhat, but are still easily recognizable. This is part…

These are two separate tickets placed side by side in the photo. The one on the left is a Republican Party Illinois Election Ticket as verified by Library of Congress. The one on the right would be the Democratic Party Election Ticket, researching…

These are four presidential campaign buttons for the Republican Party years 1956 and 1960. The two buttons on the left support Presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower and his running mate Richard Nixon. These are from the 1956 presidential…

This pro-Ronald Reagan button--with the phrases "Land of Lincoln" and "We're Standing Tall in '84" wrapped around a picture of the State of Illinois--in one way represents Reagan's attempt at reelection in the 1984 Presidential race. However, this…

A bag used to promote the election of Republican candidates in Springfield. The funding for this item is credited to The Committee to Elect Springfield Township Republican Candidates, with Joe Bonefeste as the Chairman. The bag is red, white, and…

This is an import part of tourism in the 1950s and 1960s. This booklet is the same as maps you would pick up today at visitor centers. States would produce these every year. This copy left out McDonald county from the map. The County then stated…

Framed photo of a sculpture by John Martin Gilbert. Gilbert was an illustrator and scultper active in the 1960s ad 1970s. "The Politician" is Gilbert's vision of the inner workings of American politicians. The poster is held under glass by a thin…