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An archive of objects from the museum collections at Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site that have been previously featured on the site's "Object of the Month" web site.

St. George Brass Souvenir Spoon

April 29, 2024 Posted by: David R. Daly

An early 20th century brass spoon with circular bowl and an image of St. George slaying the dragon on the end of the handle.

England, AliceLongfellow, spoon, Souvenir, brass

 

Siege of Paris Souvenir

October 02, 2023 Posted by: David R. Daly

A souvenir from the Siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War.

Paris, Franco-PrussianWar, Bread, Longfellow, Souvenir

 

Marble Cornice Fragment

August 31, 2021 Posted by: David R. Daly

A fragment of carved marble, possibly from Cicero's villa in Tusculum, near Rome.

Longfellow,FrancesAppleton, Cicero, Relic, Souvenir, Tusculum, Marble