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1. 0014.02 - Stamp

   Stamp: Embossing tool used to stamp the seal of the first version of the Tippecanoe Historical Society. The stamp produced is round with the text around the outer edge, "TIPPECANOE HISTORICAL SOCIETY / LAFAYETTE SEAL INDIANA". In the center is a profile portrait of William Henry Harrison with the name "HARRISON" underneath. The tool is iron that has been painted black with gold trim. There is a star with a red interior and gold border on the body...

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2. 0062 - Bed, Sleigh

   Sleigh bed owned by Dr. Wetherill. Believed to be Dr. Wetherill's birth bed. Wood frame comprised of headboard and footboard, 2 side rails with gold decorative trim.

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3. 0064 - Desk

   Inlaid writing desk, colonial furniture of period of 1820. Front folded open on hinges. There is a lock on the front.

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4. 0076.01 - Painting

   Painting (A): Miniature painting of Franklin by Duplessis; painted ceramic with copper backing; color painting of Franklin sitting at his desk looking at papers while rubbing his chin; he is wearing a blue coat with gold accents and white ruffled sleeves; the back as turned blue/green from the tarnishing metal; measures 2" x 1 7/8". Joseph Duplessis: French artist; known for the clarity and immediacy of his portraits; another portrait of Benja...

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5. 0130 - Sampler

   Sampler: Linen. Ecru with yellow, brown, tan, red and green. The fabric is loosely woven. The letters are in yellow floss. The border is a wavy brown line and red dots. The name and date is in green cross stitch as follows, "Mary Ben 1846". then repeated in the paper label at the bottom. Cream yellow mattboard. Thin wood frame. Frame back: paper, no hanging mount. Dimensions: 16"x16 1/4"x5/8". Sampler made by Mary Benbridge, 1846

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6. 0132 - Slipper

   Slipper: 2 plain ivory satin ballet slippers with elastic at midpoint. Elastic on left shoe is not attached, and elastic on right shoe is attached on left side. Right shoe has a faint red mark on outside near where little toe would start (2 3/4" from toe). Soles seem to be leather and both shoes have a small hole the size of a tack hole about 1/2" from toe to heel. Right shoe has 3 brown stains near sole where the side seam is and at the back. Bo...

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7. 0133 - Slipper

   Slipper: 1 cloths shoe for left foot. Wedding slippers of Ann Coleman who married Thomas Truxtun Benbridge, January 1, 1831. The toebox area is slightly worn, displaying the inner fabric. Other areas of the inner side are also worn and display inner fabric. The heel area has holes in the fabric, with some actual holes in outer fabric on the other side of the shoe. The top part of the back heel is slightly bent down. There is a stain on the front ...

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8. 0232.01 - Bottle, Snuff

   Snuff bottle (A): This item is a Chinese snuff bottle in porcelain. It is intricately detailed with sculptural representations of people in traditional garb. Circa 18th Century. Measurements: Width 2", Depth 1 1/4", Height 2 1/2". Stopper (B): The stopper is set with a semi-spherical piece of red jade set into a metal ring and features a long spoon used to draw the snuff out of the bottle to the nose. Measurements: Width 3/4", Height: 2 1/4"

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9. 0848.01 - Mask

   Mask: Wetherill Fencing Mask. Fencing mask worn by Charles M. Wetherill during his student days in Leipzig. It is made of a wire mesh that is shaped for the face and head. The outer and inner edges that come into contact with the wearer are lined with leather that is since greatly worn. The interior leather lining, to rest around the face, is lined with horse hair for added padding. Much of the horsehair is now visible from the leather falling of...

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10. 0848.02 - Coat

    Coat: Brown velvet, fully lined. 3 rows of 8 spindle shaped thread covered buttons down front. Woven braid pattern to the outside of outer button rows. Braid cords across chest connect buttons. Woven braid design around stand-up collar. Woven braid tassel hangs from neck to below hemline. 2 pockets on skirt of jacket. Each side of skirt has large leaf braid pattern. Each sleeve has braid running along side (continued on back). Cuff has 6 button l...

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11. 0851 - Sword

    Schlager: German Duelling sword used by Dr. Charles M. Wetherill during student days in Germany. The blade is double-edged and rusted. Fish-scale grip and leather loop under the guard, likely a finger loop for greater control. Blade measurement: 34 1/2". Hilt measurement: 7" x 8 1/2" x 6 3/8".

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12. 0852.01 - Foil

    Fencing foil probably used by Charles M. Wetherill during student days in Germany; grip is orange gold leather with wire-wrap; Hilt measurements: 6 1/4" long x 1 1/4" wide; brass end on handle; guard is leather and brass. Foil measurements: 40 1/2" x 3 1/4". ca. 1848

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13. 0869.01 - Box, Needlework

    Needlework Box: This item is a box for holding needlework and sewing supplies. It is made of cardboard with a sort of faux-leather covering. The box itself is crescent-shaped. Two cords are attached to the box at either side, creating carrying handles. The top of the box opens via two panels. Beneath the top panels are holders for needles and crochet hooks of varying sizes. There are four hooks includes, which screw into an accompanying shaft. Th...

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14. 0911.01 - Teapot

    TEAPOT: (A) This white porcelain teapot is painted with flowers and abstract designs in mint green and purple with some gold highlights. There are slight vertical ribs running nearly the full height of the piece. The pot rests on four-toed, clawed animal feet. The spout and handle are gracefully curved and include some detailing. There is a "pottery mark" on the bottom of the piece that indicates that it is from the Ludwigsburg pottery factory in...

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15. 0916.01 - Pitcher, Milk

    MILK PITCHER: (A) This is a white porcelain milk pitcher with gold decoration. The body of the pitcher is cylindrical. The gold decorations form bands that go all the way around the item. There are solid bands and bands with repeating patterns of leaves on a vine. There are more gold leaves on the top of the handle and beneath the spout. The handle is simple and rectangular except for the bottom where it curves to meet the body of the milk pitche...

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16. 0933.01 - Teapot

    TEAPOT: (A) This item is a squat white teapot, painted with widely spaced flowers in green and blue. Each flower includes a green stem, four small leaves, and a head of small purple dots. The curving handle is attached at the top slightly below the mouth and at the bottom near the mid-point of the bowl. There is an unknown maker's mark painted in red on the underside of the pot. Measurements: Width 10 1/2" from spout to handle, Width 7 1/4", Heig...

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17. 0942.01 - Pitcher

    PITCHER: This item is a handmade pottery pitcher featuring a sculpted lizard which wraps itself around the pitcher from the base to the mouth. The outer body of the pitcher is blue-green, while the inside is light brown. The spout is sculpted in the shape of a leaf, painted in green. The lizard itself forms the pitcher's handle and is painted brown with green highlights. Its mouth is wide open. Inscribed upon one side are the words "Drink, pretty...

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18. 1005 - Lock, Door

    Lock: Store door lock bought by John Purdue. Taken from the Purdue Block, the best brick store building in the West in 1845. Wooden display board on which is mounted a large metal lock, door knobs, keyhole cover and is numbered 3. Measures 11 1/2" x 28 3/4" x 3".

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19. 1026 - Bolo

    Bolo: Curved, single-edged blade that has a slanted, sharp point. The blade is rusted. The handle is hilt is wood, thick and curved in a slight "j" shape. The rectangular pommel is part of the grip and is unadorned. Bolo measurements: 19 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 1".

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20. 1043 - Bonnet

    Hat: Green Quaker bonnet. Worn by Esther Fallis Welch, wife of Dr. Turner Welch. The bonnet is made of an olive green silk. There light a light brown bow at the back of the bonnet that is torn in places. The bow matches the color of the two ribbons that hang down either side of the hat. The interior of the hat is lined with a cream color fabric with netting around the crown. The interior is fairly worn in places with some threads being torn, fray...

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