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Observing samples, Homestead national monument

Students observe samples taken from Cub Creek.

Agate Fossil Beds - Signed moccasins

These moccasins are signed on the bottom stating that they are a gift from Red Cloud. They are decorated with blue, green and white beads in a geometric pattern and are on display in the James H. Cook Gallery i... More

Gathering basket (HOME 755) - Homestead National Monument of America

Small reed constructed gathering basket. Has two handles, one with three loops, one with two loops. Has faint traces of red and blue decorations, indistinguishable as to design.

White Flames and Evening - Homestead National Monument of America

This painting is the artist’s interpretation of one pioneer family’s evening. The shelling of corn, their preoccupation and perhaps a story or two. Regardless of the simple furnishings which were the dire nec... More

Students testing water samples - Homestead National Monument of Ameri...

Students testing water samples Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Front of Ceremonial Shirt - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

AGFO 347-front of Man’s buffalo hide ceremonial shirt

Back of Child's Shirt - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

AGFO 345- back of Child's shirt, floral (Meti style) beadwork

Back of Ceremonial Shirt - Public domain dedication image

AGFO 347-back of Man’s buffalo hide ceremonial shirt

Child's Shirt and Pants - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

AGFO 344-Child’s suit with elaborate beadwork

Distilling apparatus (HOME 1853) - Homestead National Monument of Ame...

Distilling apparatus in two parts. Top has an inverted blunt cone on the bottom and an overflow spout at the top and a spigot. Bottom has a spigot 3" from the bottom. At one side and at the bottom is an arrange... More

Eight Pointed Star - Homestead National Monument of America

Location: 1515 North 15th St., Beatrice, NE 68310 Front of shed in backyard Inspiration: Honor my mother-in-law who enjoyed quilting and had made many quilts all by hand.

Shenandoah National Park - Homestead National Monument of America

“I chose this park for two reasons. First, I thought its natural beauty would transfer nicely to an art quilt.  Second, in the 1700's my Irish ancestors traveled through this area and settled in Virginia so I h... More

Agate Fossil Beds - Buckskin Leggings

AGFO 167-buckskin leggings decorated with quillwork.

Debates on dividing Orange County. Mr. Brush being in the chair, the H...

Imprint 2.; Orange County.; On verso: S; March 3, 1772. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Por... More

Native American dress - National Parks Gallery

This Native American dress belonged to Good Road, Red Cloud's wife.

The Agate Fossil Hills - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The Agate Fossil Beds were the scene of important Miocene age discoveries in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Visitors now walk the Fossil Hills Trails and stand where paleontologists worked. From the histor... More

Lewis and Clark in the Land of Blackbird, "King of the Mahas"

The map is a cartographic reconstruction of Lewis and Clark's journey through the Blackbird Study Area near the Missouri River. It was created in conjunction with a study by Ryan M. Cooper, Steven L. De Vore, a... More

[Plan of Fort Atkinson, Nebraska].

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

To the voters of Baltimore County. Fellow Citizens. Having been announ...

Jackson, Andrew.; Campaign.; Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 29, Folder... More

Smaulding family homestead - Homestead National Monument of America

Unknown individuals standing in front of the Smaulding family homestead near Clayton, New Mexico.

Stethoscope (HOME 1835) - Homestead National Monument of America

Stethoscopes are an instrument used for auscultation, or listening to sounds produced by the body. It is used primarily to listen to the lungs, heart, and intestinal tract.

Ethyl chloride cylinder (HOME 1836)

Metal cylinder that contained ethyl chloride. Used to administer anesthetic where regular equipment was not available. Manufactured by Gebauer.

Ethyl Chloride cylinder (HOME 1837)

Metal cylinder that contained ethyl chloride. Used to administer anesthetic where regular equipment was not available. Manufactured by Gebauer.

Syringe with case (HOME 1839) - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Syringe and case. Metal case has receptacles for 4 vials and 2 needles.

Syringe (HOME 1841) - Homestead National Monument of America

Syringe with two rings for fingers and one ring for thumb on the plunger. Plunger shaft marked in inches. Body is glass lined with two windows cut into body so that contents are visible. Used for extracting bod... More

Syringe kit with case (HOME 1842)

Syringe kit with case. Plunger is marked with numbers 5-40 M. Includes: syringe, carrying case, 3 needles, small catheter, valve for use with the catheter.

Map to illustrate an exploration of the country lying between the Miss...

Public domain image of a vintage map, geography atlas, maritime navigation, age of discovery, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Oral examining mirror (HOME 1843)

Oral examining mirror with an ivory handle. Round mirror set at an angle. A crown and #2 stamped on bottom of mirror.

Tooth extractor (HOME 1844) - Homestead National Monument of America

Nickel plated tooth extractor. Number 15 is stamped on handle. Both handles curved to fit the hand, one handle curved to fit around the outside edge of palm. Much of the plating is worn off.

Tooth extractor (HOME 1845) - Homestead National Monument of America

Tooth extractor. Manufactured by O. Helmold. One handle has curved end to fit around outside of edge of palm. Natural finish metal.

Tooth extractor (HOME 1846) - Homestead National Monument of America

Tooth extractor with ivory handle. Tooth clamp is movable, semi-circular in shape. Instrument clamps on tooth and turns shaft clockwise. Shaft and clamp natural finished metal.

Whetstone (HOME 1847) - Homestead National Monument of America

Used to sharpen various instruments. Stone has a very fine grit. Includes the original blue box. Manufactured by Luther Grinder Manufacturing Co.

Balance Scale (HOME 1848) - Homestead National Monument of America

Balance Scale. Wood base with 11 weights and 2 scale pans.

Suspension bridge, Stereoscope Card.19th century. Boston Public Libra...

Public domain image of a train station in Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Plat of Plattsmouth, N.T - Public domain vintage map

Scale not given. Manuscript; pen-and-ink and pencil. Mounted on cloth backing. Oriented with north to the right. Cadastral map. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault A... More

Timber prospects for the west by C. S. Harrison of May Flower Colony, ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 86, Folder 28.

Medicine Bundle Bowl and Bag - Public domain dedication photo

Public domain photo of a 3d object, North and Central America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tablecloth (HOME 328) - Homestead National Monument of America

1852 woven tablecloth. Blue background with white patterns. Patterns in it include eagles, deer, flowers, etc., Border design around the edges. Date 1852 woven into one corner. Quite large and heavy.

Syphgmomanometer (HOME 1852) - Homestead National Monument of America

A syphgmomanometer an instrument for measuring blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable rubber cuff which is applied to the arm and connected to a column of mercury next to a graduated scale, enabl... More

Nebraska Territory, May 1854 : Nebraska centennial, 1854-1954 : this m...

Relief shown pictorially. Pictorial map showing the Mormon, Oregon, Ox Bow, and California trails; routes of the Lewis & Clark, Mallet Brothers and Long expeditions; and historical sites. "This map prepared cou... More

Kansas from "Kanzas and Nebraska; the history, geographical and physic...

This image has been taken from scan 000008 from "Kanzas and Nebraska; the history, geographical and physical characteristics, and political position of those territories, etc". The title and subject terms of th... More

Map of Nebraska and Kansas Territories, showing the location of the In...

Presidential Messages to the Senate in the 35th Congress Transmitting Treaties and Other Papers Pertaining to Relations with the Pawnee Indians

Spirit burner (HOME 1854) - Homestead National Monument of America

A spirit lamp is a piece of laboratory equipment used to produce an open flame. They are preferred over Bunsen burners by some for safety purposes or when natural gas is not available. This one was likely used ... More

Second letter on the Nebraska question (Respectfully addressed to the ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 233, Folder 11.

Nebraska and Kanzas Historic map, Library of Congress

Relief shown by hachures. Shows routes explored for Pacific railroad by Captain J.W. Gunnison and Lieutenant E.G. Beckwith; shows route for a proposed railroad to the West Coast as Governor Stevens' Route & lin... More

Left Hand Splint (HOME 1856) - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Left hand wrist splint with a hand grip. Made of a hard yellow fiber. Stamped "Walker, 4L."

Original air line and United States mail route! 1857. Spring arrangeme...

Memorial concerning the completion of telegraphic lines thro' Kanzas [...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 122, Folder 10f.

Military map of Nebraska and Dakota - Public domain map

Covers North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and portions of Minnesota, Iowa, and Kansas. Shows routes of 20 exploration or survey parties. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. At the head of title: "Expl... More

The Territory of Nebraska : embracing the public surveys up to the sum...

Scale 1:316,800; 5 miles to 1 in. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. Includes ill. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2

map from "Letter ..., relative to his explorations in the Nebraska Ter...

This image has been taken from scan 000023 from "Letter ..., relative to his explorations in the Nebraska Territory". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of... More

Colton's Kansas and Nebraska. - Public domain old map

Detailed map showing cities and towns, county boundaries, roads, and the railroad network. 1:1,140,480 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Military map of Nebraska and Dakota - Vintage map, Norman B. Leventhal...

Public domain image of the vintage map from Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library is a special... More

General map of the United States & their territory between the Mississ...

Gold mines are indicated in yellow and silver mines in blue. Indicates post routes, "old trail," finished and unfinished railroads, and the proposed state of "Colona." Scale ca. 1:6,500,000. Relief shown by hac... More

Map of the recently discovered gold regions in Western Kansas & Nebras...

Relief shown by hachures. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

[Fenner Ferguson, Representative from Nebraska Territory], Thirty-fift...

Illus. in: McClees' gallery of photographic portraits of the senators, representatives & delegates of the thirty-fifth Congress... Washington: McClees & Beck, [1859], page 311. Each item includes subject's orig... More

Robert Hunter ranch six miles northwest of Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Public domain image of cattle, livestock, farm animals, agriculture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

David Lockwood to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, July 24, 1860 (Wants to b...

Honorable Phineas Warren Hitchcock of Neb.

A black and white photo of a man sitting in a chair. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Honorable Thomas Weston Tipton of Neb.

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Thomas Mackentee stock near Sumner, Nebraska

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural farming landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, farmers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Honorable Phineas Warren Hitchcock of NEB

A black and white photo of a man sitting in a chair. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Newman, Reverend John P., (1826-1899) Methodist Episcopal Bishop of Om...

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nebraska Territory Legislature, Wednesday, December 11, 1861 (Legisla...

Civil War Block - Homestead National Monument of America

Location: Gage County Historical Society & Museum Inspiration: This block is one of 16 blocks that make up a quilt used by a Union soldier during the Civil War.  The soldier was originally from Ohio, but was in... More

Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, Wednesday, April 17, 1861 (Appo...

Bell, Neb - State: [Blank] - Year: [Blank]

Papers Relating to Citizens

Civil War Block - Homestead National Monument of America

Location: Gage County Historical Society and Museum Inspiration: This block is one of 16 blocks that make up a quilt used by a Union soldier during the Civil War.  The soldier was originally from Ohio, but was ... More

Ventilated Socket (HOME 1909) - Homestead National Monument of Americ...

Ventilated socket controller. McIntosh Electrical Corporation, No. 3010, Serial number 1430. Control is by knob that is turned to move it to numbered positions.

Lancet (HOME 1896) - Homestead National Monument of America

A lancet is a blood-sampling device. Two knives in brass case, which is hinged at one side. Manufactured by Joseph Allen and Sons, Sheffield England. Approximately 1/2" from the end of the blades are arrow head... More

Cervical dilator (HOME 1898) - Homestead National Monument of America

Cervical dilator. 11 position lock. Lock has been repaired, apparently with a rivet. Nickel plated, except at springs, which are blue steel.

Surgical clamp (HOME 1871) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. Handles formed to fit the thumb on one side and two fingers on the other. The nose and handle bent to form "S" shape. Clamp to hold instrument closed is broken, it has been repaired with wire.... More

Surgical clamp (HOME 1875) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. Community stamped on one handle. Number 281 stamped on both handles. Clamp has 3 locking positions. Designed to used with thumb and one finger.

Surgical clamp (HOME 1879) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. Two pieces, detachable, single position lock. Grasping end has curved ends that slide past each other. Instrument has 30 degree bend in handles. Each handle has number "8" stamped on inside surface.

Surgical saw (HOME 1880) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical saw. with a circular blade 1 1/16" diameter, 15/16" long. Handle is removable. Sliding pin in center. No identifying marks.

Probe (HOME 1913) - Homestead National Monument of America

Three probes made to fit one inside the other. The case forms the handle for the probe being used. The probe screws into the top of the case. Entire instrument is nickel plated. This item also has a sliding cov... More

Probe (HOME 1891) - Homestead National Monument of America

Probe. Square shaft, one end sharpened on two sides to form a flat edge. Other end has tip riveted on shaft with two brass rivets. Tip is spoon shaped.

Scalpel (HOME 1866) - Homestead National Monument of America

Scalpel. Black bone handle. A Kuhlman stamped on the blade. Used to quickly cut the tissue of extremities to permit cutting the bone in amputations.

Forceps (HOME 1901) - Homestead National Monument of America

Forceps. Entire instrument is made from one piece of metal. "SYCYRS" and "13592" stamped on the handle. On the other side of the handle is stamped "CAN. PAT. SEPT. 1, 97". End flattened last 1 1/2" spirals to t... More

Surgical Headlamp (HOME 1908) - Homestead National Monument of Americ...

Surgical headlamp. Small bulb in a socket that projects 1 1/2" from the head band, removable lens holder fastens over the bulb. The lens is cracked. Two wires lead over the head band to the socket, one wire ha... More

Surgical scissors (HOME 1902) - Homestead National Monument of Americ...

Surgical scissors. Nickel plated. Finger rings on handle rusted. Number 19 stamped near the pivot pin.

Catheter (HOME 1892) - Homestead National Monument of America

Catheter. This tube has a bulb at one end with 17 small holes in it. Manufactured by Huston Bros.

Hand Splint (HOME 1860) - Homestead National Monument of America

Hand splint. Two sections 7 1/2" long are joined by a wing nut so that it may be used for either hand. A cloth strap with 2 rings for fastening it runs through a metal retainer soldered to the wire. This has ... More

Obstetrical forceps (HOME 1899) - Homestead National Monument of Amer...

Obstetrical forceps. Grasping end is 2" wide, 6" long. A wing screw is used for the pivot, number 6 is stamped on this. Manufactured by Goodvan, which is stamped on the handle.

Dilator (HOME 1870) - Homestead National Monument of America

Dilator. The end of the wire on each side forms a rounded rectangle to be placed inside the nose. The wire is bent into a circle at the back to form a spring. Approximately in the center of either side is anoth... More

Syringe and Case (HOME 1840) - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Syringe and case. Syringe plunger turns to lock closed. Has 1 needle in case. Room in case for 6 vials and 2 needles. Case is plated brass, most of the plating is worn off the high spots on the case. Manufactur... More

Probe (HOME 1882) - Homestead National Monument of America

Nickel plated brass probe Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Catheter (HOME 1894) - Homestead National Monument of America

Catheter. The instrument is bent until the end is at a 90 degree angle to the main tube.

Medical stirrup (HOME 1903) - Homestead National Monument of America

Medical stirrup. Bar and pin fasten item to a table. The bar has eight notches for adjustment of the stirrup.

Inhaler (HOME 1881) - Homestead National Monument of America

Inhaler. This item has a hollow plastic handle for the patient to hold onto. Fastened to the handle is a two piece 3" holder for cotton that is to be saturated with chloroform. Attached to this are two hollow ... More

Surgical clamp (HOME 1910) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. Clamps are painted with aluminum paint. At the back, a wing screw to adjust the rods for height. The top of each rod is bent to 90 degree angle with main part of rod.

Tweezers (HOME 1886) - Homestead National Monument of America

Tweezers. One side is stamped "PENN S. M. CO." On other side is stamped "GERMANY." Grasping ends designed to interlock, one side has a notch, other side is cut to fit into the notch.

Farnham Street, Omaha, Nebraska, looking East from near Court House, b...

Gift; R.L. Wright; 1919; (DLC/PP-1919:45965) Caption card tracings: Nebr. O-; Shelf.

Suturing Needle Holder (HOME 1885)

Suturing Needle holder. Two position clamp. One side of nose grooved with 7 grooves to hold needle. JAC stamped on one side at pivot point. #21 stamped on both sides of handle just behind the pivot.

Probe (HOME 1897) - Homestead National Monument of America

Probe. Horn case, base screws onto the top. Probes are silver or other metal that tarnishes. Three probes in set, graduated sizes. Manufactured by Aloe and Penfold Co.

Tongue depressor (HOME 1864) - Homestead National Monument of America

Tongue depressor. Manufactured by E. S. Ico Co., Rochester N.Y. Wire leads are detachable and purple colored, but faded.

Dilator (HOME 1869) - Homestead National Monument of America

Dilator. Steel spring to hold instrument open is rusty. No manufacturers name.

Elbow Splint (1858) - Homestead National Monument of America

DuPuy adjustable wire anterior elbow right angle splint number 73. Manufactured by DuPuy Manufacturing Co., Warsaw Indiana. Edges of wire are protected by narrow metal band, soldered to the wire. Some plating i... More

Surgical clamp (HOME 1872) - Homestead National Monument of America

Surgical clamp. "BETZ, GERMANY" and "JAU" are stamped on the handle.

Bottle corker (HOME 1889) - Homestead National Monument of America

Bottle corker. Wooden handle and an aluminum base.