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Mrs. Elizabeth L. C. Dixon Visits Soldiers in Virginia
This photograph from the private family collection is a friendship keepsake of Elizabeth L.C. Dixon and her daughters, Bessie and Clemmie. Written on…
Gold Tipped Presentation Cane
In 1865 this wooden cane was given to Sen. James Dixon. Engraved on the gold handle; Hon. James Dixon from N. D. G. Esq. & J. D. M. 1865.
Senator Dixon was given this cane in 1865, the year the Civil War ended. The gift of a cane, sometimes called…
Senator Dixon was given this cane in 1865, the year the Civil War ended. The gift of a cane, sometimes called…
1799 Letter from Geo Washington to Wm Thornton
On October 9, 1799 President George Washington wrote a letter to William Thornton asking him to show the City of Washington to Col. John Walker (1744–1809) and Hugh Nelson (1768–1836), son of Gov. Thomas Nelson (1738–1789), who had just married…
Portraits of the sons of Sen. James Dixon and Elizabeth L.C. Dixon
Crayon and china white shoulder length portrait of two boys. Signed and dated “A. Wunder 1855"in 1855 Adalbert Wunder drew several portraits of the sons and nephew of Sen. James Dixon and wife, Elizabeth L.C. Dixon. According to Art and Artists in…
Ladies Gold Watch with Hunter Case
Spring-driven gold watch with cylinder escapement, 1701-1800 by Ellicott, London in pinchbeck inner case and white enamel dial with Arabic & Roman numerals.
Watch: hinged silver back with numbers 252 0120, inner back is mark: "F.S." below small…
Watch: hinged silver back with numbers 252 0120, inner back is mark: "F.S." below small…
Harriet Lane Carte De Visite and card of President Buchanan
CDV of Miss Harriet Lane, niece of President Buchanan and the President Buchanan card.
These items may be found in Mrs. Elizabeth L. C. Dixon’s Civil War photo album, in the private collection of the Dixon - Welling family.
These items may be found in Mrs. Elizabeth L. C. Dixon’s Civil War photo album, in the private collection of the Dixon - Welling family.