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[Scale beam]

Scale beam, missing two pieces. There are marks with weights from 20 to 160 on one side and marks from 5 to 50 on the other. The end is hook shaped. Wire has been added to hang it from. It has some rust. Old Object Term: scale,cotton
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mourning card of Capt. W. K. Davis] (open access)

[Mourning card of Capt. W. K. Davis]

Mourning card of Capt. W. K. Davis. Died Aug. 3, 1891. Black card with gold edging and writing. Top, center sparrow holding a card that reads: "In Loving Remembrance of". Underneath bird, Holy Bible with "Capt. W. K. Davis, Died Aug. 3, 1891" written on front. Foliage in background. Bottom, center unraveled scroll reads: "Tis hard to break the tender cord, When love has bound the heart, Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words, Must we forever part? Dearest loved one we have laid thee, In the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face."
Date: August 3, 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Button with ribbonreads "WELCOME TO THE LIVE STOCK CENTER OF TEXAS, SOUVENIR, 1898"]

Button with ribbon. Button reads "WELCOME TO THE LIVE STOCK CENTER OF TEXAS, SOUVENIR, 1898", ribbon "AT SAN ANTONIO, JANUARY 18-20, 1898." Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: [1898-01-18..1898-01-20]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Button - seal of the state of Texas in center states: "TEXAS PROTECT YOUR SEAPORT"]

Button. White background, seal of the state of Texas in center. "TEXAS PROTECT YOUR SEAPORT". Last pat. date July 21, 1896 Old Object Term: Commemorative pin
Date: July 21, 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gold San Antonio ribbon with black letters]

Ribbon. Gold, with black letters "San Antonio Desires to Greet You in '96." (1896). Old Object Term: Commemorative pin
Date: 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Delegate Democratic State Convention" ribbon]

Ribbon. " DELEGATE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION GALVESTON, TEXAS AUGUST 2 1898" Old Object Term: Commemorative pin
Date: August 2, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Democratic State Convention Galveston" ribbon]

Ribbon. Top is unreadable. "DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION GALVESTON, TEXAS AUGUST 2 1898" Old Object Term: Commemorative pin
Date: August 2, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Daughters of the Republic of Texas" ribbon]

Ribbon. "Member's badge Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Organized at Houston, Texas, Nov. 6, 1891" Old Object Term: Commemorative pin
Date: November 6, 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beige ribbon with blue star]

Beige ribbon with blue writing that states: "(large star at top) Galveston April 21, 1896. Texas Veteran Twenty-Third Annual ..Re-union.." Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon
Date: April 21, 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beige silk ribbon with red writing]

Beige silk ribbon with red writing that states: "MEMBERS' BADGE DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC (SEAL OF TEXAS IN CENTER) OF TEXAS. ORGANIZED AT HOUSTON, TEXAS, NOV. 6, 1891." Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon
Date: November 6, 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sunday school pendant, five pointed bronze pin]

Sunday school pendant, five pointed bronze pin, front reads "For good lessons and punctuality in sabbath school", back reads "Presented by Mrs. JHP Davis June 2, 1893". Mrs. JHP Davis was Belle Ryon Davis.
Date: June 2, 1893
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Medal and button connected by a red ribbon reads "FORT WORTH CHICAGO"]

Medal and button connected by a red ribbon. Medal decorated with American flags, reads "FORT WORTH CHICAGO." Button reads "EXCURSION TO MEXICO VIA SOUTHERN PACIFIC - SUNSET ROUTE Jan'y 20th, '98" with longhorn in center. 1898. Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: January 20, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Red Fort Worth livestock ribbon with brass tassles]

Red ribbon with brass tassels at bottom, reads "~ ASSO'N OF TEXAS" at top (partial), "WELCOME TO THE LIVE STOCK CENTER OF TEXAS, SOUVENIR, 1896" on button in center, "FORT WORTH, TEX. MARCH 10 - 11 - 12, 1896" at bottom Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: [1896-03-10..1896-03-12]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Commemorative Ribbon]

"TEXAS LIVE STOCK ASS'N GUEST SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, JANUARY 14-15, 1898." Red, with longhorns over Texas state seal in center. Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: [1898-01-14..1898-01-15]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Commemorative Ribbon]

"RECEPTION committee 8th ANNUAL CONVENTION Texas Live Stock Ass'n GALVESTON Jan. 17-20, 1899" Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: [1899-01-17..1899-01-20]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Commemorative ribbon "GUEST" at top in metal frame]

"GUEST" at top in metal frame, "TEXAS LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION GALVESTON TEXAS JANUARY 17 TO 20, 1899" Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon, livestock
Date: [1899-01-17..1899-01-20]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stick and ball oak chair with arms]

Referred to as "stick and ball" describing the back design with cane seat. American c.1890-1895 Old Object Term: Chairs, side
Date: 1890~/1895~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Map of Ryon Farm and Pasture Co. lands]

Drawing, map, ink of Ryon Farm and Pasture Co. lands 1897. On paper with black ink, the title reads "Lands in Fort-Bend Co-TEX"
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Silk cream-colored parlor chair, shorter legs]

Part of seven piece Parlor Suite. Walnut & upholstery in silk brocade of cream background pink and gold flowers in green-green baskets w/ornate floral design; tufted w/shirred edges & 3' back cushion buildup; casters on front turned legs. Louis XVI style, New York, c. 1890. Old Object Term: Chair, Ladies
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stick and ball armless oak chair, front angle]

Part of set of 6 chairs; Stick & Ball design on back of chair; cane seat. American 1890-1895 Old Object Term: Chair, arm
Date: 1890~/1895~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Silk cream-colored parlor chair]

Parlor set, Louis XVI; Walnut and upholstery in silk brocade of cream background pink and gold flowers in green-green baskets with ornate floral design; tufted with shirred edges and three inch back cushion build up; castors on front turned legs. New York c. 1890 Old Object Term: Chair Side
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Silk cream-colored parlor chair, legs slightly crooked]

Part of seven piece Parlor Set; Louis XVI style; walnut and upholstery in silk brocade of cream background, pink and gold flowers in green-green baskets with ornate floral design; shirred edges, tufted, 3" back cushion buildup; casters on front turned legs. New York c. 1890 Old Object Term: Chair, Side
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[White net coverlet with shirred applied scroll decoration]

White net coverlet with shirred applied scroll decoration. One of a pair. Diamond and floral decorative pattern. England, c. 1890.
Date: 1890~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Silk cream-colored parlor chair, legs slightly turned inward]

Part of seven piece Parlor set, Louis XVI; walnut and upholstered; Louis XVI style; upholstery of silk brocade of cream background, pink and gold flowers in green-green baskets with ornate floral design; shirred edges and three inch back cushion buildup; casters on front turned legs. New York c.1890. Old Object Term: Chair, Side
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History