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James Clarke Welling response to article, Diary of a Public Man, published 1879 in The Nation

This collection of Valentines contains cards that were given to Mrs. Elizabeth L. C. Dixon 1819-1871 and Miss Bessie L. Dixon 1841-1931 One card is dated 14 February 1848. This collection features depictions of nature and various floras. The…

Spectacle case which comprises of a hard case made of black leather with blue velvet lining. The case is imprinted with: “Mary K. Nee, Optician/ 805 Main St. / Hartfor, [sic] Conn.” Also included are a pair of gold, octagonal turn-pin spectacles with…

In the realm of antique furniture, few pieces have as much charm and history as the circular sofa or borne. This unique piece of furniture has graced the homes of dignitaries and aristocrats across centuries, and each one carries a story that's as…

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…

This photograph from the private family collection is a friendship keepsake of Elizabeth L.C. Dixon and her daughters, Bessie and Clemmie. Written on back of photo: Guests of Gen. Robert O. Tyler at Fairfax Courthouse. Mrs. James Dixon, her…

This footstool and a tester bed were bequeathed to CHS by Miss Elizabeth Dixon Welling. These items purchased in April-May 1865 from Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln just prior to her departing the White House.

The upholstered portion looks quite new with…

In 1976 my great aunt, sold family heirlooms; a japanned high chest and dressing table to Zeke Liverant, an antique dealer from Colchester, CT, who sold them to Albert Sack for the Kaufman's, renown collectors and philanthropists.  

The high chest…

CHS Accession Notes:Ms. 56141 Mary Todd Lincoln letter, 1865 October 13, Chicago, to Elizabeth Dixon.Mary Todd Lincoln described her grief on the loss of her husband, Abraham Lincoln, and her intent to remain in Chicago where her sons, Robert and…

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…