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  1. 1907.12.49B - Document

    Old West Cambridge as I Remember it

    Record Type: Archive

    Old West Cambridge as I Remember it
  2. 1911.19.1 - Pack

    Knapsack labeled WCLI, used in War of 1812 The knapsack is black and dark blue and made of a heavy and sturdy cloth. On the front flap "WCLI" is written in light yellow, and is underlined and enclosed in a box. Beneath the flap on the front is a star, in the same light yellow, and enclosed by a trapazoid. The flap can be buckled to the front of the pouch by two buckles, hidden under the flap, but part of one of the buckles is missing. The b...

    Record Type: Object

    Front
  3. 1921.5.5 - Book

    Record Type: Library

    Book
  4. 1933.1.1A - Drum, Side

    Side drum, with unknown maker. Probably made in United States, potentially in 1784. Carried by Joseph Dickson, in either the War of 1812 or in 1862 during the Civil War. Donated by George H. Shirley. Shell of hardwood painted green,with harbor scene showing a ship and sunset. Motto encircling scene: "SIGILLUM REIPUBLICAE NEO HANTONIIENSIS. 1784." Around the motto is a spray of berries and a star at the bottom. Eight rope holes. Drum skins a...

    Record Type: Object

    Front
  5. 1933.1.1B-C - Drumstick

    Rosewood drumsticks. The sticks are varnished and the grain of the wood is highly visible. There are two thin circles cut around the drumsticks in the surface of the wood about 3 inches from the end. The sticks taper in until the tip, which is oval and significantly wider than the stick right beneath. Supposedly used by Joseph Dixon (Dickson) in the War of 1812. Goes with the drum in 1933.1.1A.

    Record Type: Object

    Drumsticks

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