Memorabilia,, 1787(1876)-1911 and undated
Dates
- 1787(1876)-1911 and undated
Scope and Contents
Summary: Various items belonging to Roebling family members. Included in the series are pins, bronze plates (two of the three were made by Tiffany & Co.), a lock of hair, a flag, coins and a key. Featured are items belonging to Washington A. Roebling, Emily Warren Roebling, John A. Roebling II and Helen Price Roebling.
Among the items are: one large bronze engraving plate for invitations to a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Washington A. Roebling held after the opening ceremonies for the Brooklyn Bridge on May 24th, 1883; a handmade burlap U.S. Flag, with 38 stars, made by Margaret S. McIlvaine and given to John A. Roebling II in 1888 (?); a lock of Emily Warren Roebling's hair, taken March 2, 1903, and kept by her,son, John A. Roebling II and several coins, including a 1905 U.S. Half Eagle and a 1787 N.Y. Colonial Cent minted at Newbury, New York.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Arrangement: Unarranged.
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