|
This ribbon heart pendant is inscribed with a quotation attributed to Abraham Lincoln. Nancy Hanks Lincoln, the President's mother, was skilled in the art of needlework, and she became an excellent seamstress. She was hired to sew anything from wedding gowns to funeral attire. Nancy became known for her work ethic, neatness, cheerfulness, intelligence, and as a good and loving mother to her children. She was very ambitious for them and hoped they could have the opportunities in life that she and...
|
|
|
Abraham Lincoln and the Heart of America
Preface: Pen and Paper. Young Abe Lincoln. Stephen Douglas and Mary Todd. The Run-up to War. Lincoln vs. Douglas. President Lincoln. War!. Tough Times. Gettysburg and Vicksburg. The Gettysburg Address (full text). Victory and Loss. Abraham Lincoln and the Heart of America.
|
|
|
Civil War veterans affliate reunion ribbon for an Illinois Delegate to the National Convention of the Women's Relief Corps, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 23-27, 1953. a striking 8 x 3" ribbon, white w black lettering and bearing a large image of President Abraham Lincoln. Vg.
|
|
|
Laughter, tragedy and astonishing triumphs abound in this storytelling biography of our sixteenth president who used humor, strength and moral clarity to steer a nation and a people through their most trying times. Jim Weiss vividly brings to life Lee, Grant, Stephen Douglas, Mary Todd Lincoln, Frederick Douglas and more. You will remember anew why Abraham Lincoln holds a special place in our history and in our hearts.
|
|
|
This beautiful multicolored woven silk ribbon, measuring 12 x 2.5, has a heraldic eagle with shield and 44 star American flag at the top, a portrait of President Lincoln in the center with a scroll below reading Emancipation Proc(lamation), and a quotation at the bottom with words taken from the Gettysburg Address and the Second Inaugural Address. This bright, clean example, done in red, blue, black, brown and gray, is affixed at the very top to the original sheet as sold. These ribbons were...
|
|
|
This outstanding Grand Army of the Republic Post ribbon remains in fine condition with its rich blue silk construction under bold embossed gold nomenclature and figure of the Bunker Hill monument. Measuring approximately 7 ¼ X 2 3/8 inches this striking ribbon was issue on the occasion of the gathering of members of the Abraham Lincoln Post GAR in Boston, Mass., August 1890. An attractive Civil War veteran item hard to find in this quality and condition.
|
|
|
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Ornament
I was very pleased with my purchase. The quality was excellent. I am a volunteer with the NMCRS and the Lincoln was the first ship deployment preparation I participated in so the Lincoln has a special place in my heart.
|
|
|
ABRAHAM LINCOLN ORIGINAL "STEVENGRAPH" MOURNING RIBBON TITLED "THE LATE LAMENTED PRESIDENT LINCOLN". MARKED "T. STEVENS, COVENTRY" ON THE REVERSE. THE WOVEN PORTRAIT IMAGE SURROUNDED BY VARIOUS PATRIOTIC DEVICES, 2 X 10.5. IN FINE CONDITION OVERALL, VIVID COLORS, WITH MILD TONING. HAS A SLIGHT 1 3/4" SEPARATION EXTENDING FROM THE RIGHT BORDER, ABOUT AT LINCOLN'S NECK LEVEL, BUT NOT EXTENDING TO THE LEFT BORDER. NOT NOTICABLE WHEN LAYING FLAT. TASSEL IS PRESENT, USUALLY MISSING. GREAT FOR DISPLAY...
|
|
|
My children grew up with storyteller Jim Weiss. I had no nanny to help me with young children at home, but Mr. Weiss’s stories held them captive. While his smooth talk filled their ears, I could mop the kitchen floor or assemble two casseroles (one for the freezer), clean out the hall closet, or sew some curtains, without interruption. As my children got older, their craving for audio did, too. Their tastes matured, and Jim Weiss accommodated them. He kept telling new stories; he has quite an impressive...
|
|
(US)
