Dickinson Banner with Seal

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00757
Location
Shelf 20

A red Brocade Banner with the Dickinson College seal embroidered in gold with gold fringe, silk back panel, and a rod for hanging.  The banner was found in Allison Church after Dickinson bought the building.

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Ashtray

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00304
Location
Shelf 20 (housed with AC 00297-00308)

A green and blue ceramic ashtray of an abstract shape with a raised college seal in metal.

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Peking University Plaque

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00297
Location
Shelf 20 (housed with AC 00298 - AC 00308)

A golden metal plaque featuring the raised emblem of Peking University in bronze and a gold plate with Chinese letters in red. The plaque is stored in a cloth covered box.

Drinking Dipper

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00303
Location
Shelf 20 (housed with 00297-00308)

A carved wooden dipper, purportedly made of orange root, given to James Buchanan.

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Plaster

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00306
Location
Shelf 20 (housed with 00297-00308)

A plaster rectangle imprint of the Rough Riders commemorative. 

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Butter Dishes

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00342
Location
Shelf 19

Two sets of cut glass butter dishes with flower shaped handles, deep bowls, accompanying plates, and glass drains to separate ice from butter.  This set reportedly belonged to Joseph Priestley.

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John Dickinson Cigar Box

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00522
Location
Shelf 18 (housed with 00523-00527)

A brown, wooden cigar box wrapped in paper with images and name of John Dickinson.  The text on the bottom is the stamped information of the manufacturing company and health notice. 

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China

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00430
Location
Shelf 18

Two teacups and two saucers in white glazed china with a small red Dickinson College seal on one side. 

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Pitcher Shard

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00267
Location
Shelf 18

A fragment of a white ironstone pitcher painted with Asian scenes and style. It was found in an excavation of the ground for Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium. 

Fabric Swatch

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00022
Location
Shelf 18

A reproduction by Scalamandre of an 18th century red and white printed fabric featuring the profile of John Dickinson.

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Red Dickinson Necktie

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00593
Location
Shelf 18

A red silk necktie with the repeating college seal motif in blue and white embroidery. 

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Clothing from Cameroon

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00346
Location
Shelf 16

A four piece set of clothing and textiles given to President A. Lee Fritschler in Cameroon. Two textiles are white with red and blue stripes with a thick strip of navy cloth running through the center. The other textiles include a hat and a large shirt.

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters Plaque

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00641
Location
Shelf 17 (housed with AC 00650-651)

A wooden plaque with 14 black name plates. Engraved in gold on the top name plate is the title "Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake". Underneath are nameplates engraved with the names of participants under the categories "Most Raised" and "High Score". Not dated.

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Pennant

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00474
Location
Shelf 17 (housed with AC 00352-353)

A red felt pennant with "Dickinson" and the college seal in white lettering. 

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License Plate

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00352
Location
Shelf 17 (housed with 00353)

A Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dickinson College license plate. Number 00055 in navy blue and yellow.

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Dickinson College Football Buttons (2)

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00201
Location
Shelf 17 (housed with AC 00189-00193)

One football shaped golden pin with a white ribbon. One football shaped button with "Dickinson Get Gettysburg" in black lettering with a red ribbon. 

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Dickinson College Football Button

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00202
Location
Shelf 17 (housed with AC 00189-00193)

An oval shaped metal football button with "Dickinson Beat Gettysburg" in black lettering. Attached to the back of the button is a red and white tassel. 

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Dickinson College Buttons (3)

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00200
Location
Shelf 17 (housed with AC 00189-00193)

Three small white buttons (one with red and white ribbon) with the red college seal and number. Belonged to Edgar Heckman and Carl Stoner.

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Pennant Stickers

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00712
Location
Shelf 17 (housed with AC 00189-00193)

Six red adhesive paper pennant stickers with "Dickinson" and the college insignia in white. Five large and one small. Donated by Wilbur Gobrecht of the class of 1952. 

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Striped Scarf

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00437
Location
Shelf 16

Maroon and white striped scarf with fringed edges, worn by Lewis Gobrecht.

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