Set of Bowls (4), c.1890

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2002.8_8
Location
Shelf 33 (Box 3)

A set of four small white bowls with gilt decoration along the circumferance of the bowl and around the rim. The letters "E.A.L" are written on the sides of the bowls in gilt. These objects belonged to Elizabeth Anna Low, class of 1891. 

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Romeo and Juliet Tray, 1895

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2002.8_9
Location
Shelf 33 (Box 3)

A long white rectangular tray with hand painted gold details around the edge of the tray and a hand painted design of Romeo and Juliet, a sword, a question mark, and the text "Romeo and Juliet." in gold. This object belonged to Elizabeth Anna Low, class of 1891.

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White Tray with Cherub, 1902

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2002.8_10
Location
Shelf 33 (Box 3)

A small white rectangualer dish with gilt decorations along the edge of the plate and a painted cherub with a bouquet of roses in the middle of the plate. This object belonged to Elizabeth Anna Low, class of 1891.

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Feather Quill Pen Holder, c.1890

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2002.8_11
Location
Shelf 33 Box 3

A gold feather quill-shaped pen holder with intricate detailed metal work seen in the feathers and stem of the quill. This object was owned by Elizabeth Anna Low, class of 1891. 

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Elizabeth Low Teacups and Book, c.1890

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2002.8
Location
Shelf 33 (Box 2)

A tea set and book owned by Elizabeth Anna Low, Class of 1891. The white china tea cup and saucer are hand painted by Sarah Yocum with cherubs and gold stars, with gilt on the edges and tea cup handle. The tea cup and saucer are accompanied by the book with a ripped and yellowing cover titled "Tea Cup - Fortune Telling". The text on the cover reads 'No end of strange things are discussed over a cup of tea and not infrequently a talk about divination. In this book will be found more than is usually known about the art of "Tea Cup Fortune Telling."' On the back of the cover is a listing for similar publications in black text. 

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Purple Heart Medal, c.1920

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2002.4_1
Location
Shelf 32

A gold metal and purple enamel heart shaped medallion attached to a purple and white striped ribbon. In the center features the obverse profile of President George Washington. Charles M. Steese, a member of the Class of 1907, received this award during World War I. 

Relay Races Trophy, 1907

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00455
Location
Shelf 15

A tarnished silver cup trophy with two handles and engraving that reads "Univ.of Penna. 13th Annual Relay Races 1907 Broad Jump". This trophy belonged to Franklin Mt. Pleasant, Class of 1910.

Marcia Printup Kulik, a niece of Frank Mt. Pleasant, salvaged this trophy from a scrap pile.

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Interscholastic Relay Race Trophy, c.1910

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00454
Location
Shelf 15

A tarnished metal cup trophy with three handles and engraving on the front that reads "DICKINSON COLLEGE INTERSCHOLASTIC RELAY RACES FIRST PRIZE". The trophy belonged to Franklin Mt. Pleasant from the Class of 1910.

The donor, Karen Kulik Deasey (Dickinson College, class of 1969), is a grandniece of Frank Mt. Pleasant.

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