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1. 31st Annual 100th Illinois Infantry Regiment Ribbon, 1915 - Ribbon, Political

   Beige ribbon with black text. There is an illustration in black of an American flag at the top. Underneath, the text reads: "31st Annual Reunion 100th Reg. ILL Vol. Inft. Sep. 16th 1915 Orland, ILL." This ribbon belonged to William Sippel, who fought in the Civil War in the 100th Regiment.

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2. Agate Family Dress, c. 1920s - Dress

   This is an 1920s dress with long sleeves, lace, and embroidery along the cuffs and the neckline of the dress. There is also a lace bow/tie sort of ornamentation at the neckline. The dress is light brown and made out of a shiny/satiny material. The skirt has very small pleats going all around it. The dress is has no fastening buttons or other devices (except for small, metal clasps at the sleeve) so I assume that it was made to be slipped on over ...

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3. Alta Kettering Agate's Wedding Boots, c. 1902 - Shoe

   Brown leather boots worn during Alta Kettering Agate's wedding with her dress #170/1A-B. She married David Agate on July 17, 1902. The boots have seventeen metal grommets on either side with brown laces. It has a pointed toe and the two inch toe portion of shoe made with a shinier leather. It also has a heel.

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4. American Legion Auxiliary Bib, Date Unknown - Bib

   American Legion snap-on bib. It is yellow with a blue border at the top. The American Legion emblem is under the blue border and it has the words "American Legion Auxiliary."

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5. American Legion Auxiliary Coaster, 1953 - Coaster

   Red plastic coasters for drinks and they are round with gold letters. "Chicago" is across the top and on the bottom is '1953." The center section as the American Legion emblem and it reads "American Legion Auxiliary."

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6. American Legion Cap, Date Unknown - Cap

   This an American Legion cap -- notes that the wearer served in the American Legion for 25 years. It is made of dark, navy blue felt and it has gold trim/embroidered around the edges. The front of the cap says 526 in gold thread and there is an American Legion patch (blue, brown, and yellow) with "ILLINOIS" written underneath it in gold thread and beside that there is an emblem embroidered with green and gold thread -- double olive branches (green...

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7. American Legion Cap, Date Unknown - Cap

   This is a blue and navy blue side cap from the American Legion. This style of headware can be folded and has straight sides and a creased or hollow crown sloping to the back where it is parted. This cap is made out of wool felt. The numbers 40/8 are embroidered on one the side of the cap's flap and "796 ILL." is embroidered on the other side in navy blue thread. The rest of the hat is a lighter blue color. The inside of this cap has no lini...

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8. American Legion Donation Box, 1943 - Box, Donation

   American Legion donation collection container with a round with a money slot at the top. The top has letters in black reading: "Donations for treats for Orland Park Servicemen. Thank you." On the side, there is a name tag that has the name "Mrs. Kruspe" (Lilah Kruspe) on it -- she was the Orland chairperson for American Legion, Unit 526.. On one side, the box shows a picture of an American flag with American airplane flying above it. There are pa...

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9. American Legion Donation Box, c. 1941-1945 - Box, Donation

   American Legion donation collection box with a round with a money slot at the top. The top is blue. There are words, but they are faint and read: "Donations for Orland Park Servicemen." On the side, there is the name "Mrs. Kruspe," (Lilah Kruspe) who was the chairman for the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary for Orland There is also a white tag with the words "Donations for servicemen's treats." On the sides, there are images of combat and explos...

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10. American Legion Forty & Eight Pin, Date Unknown - Pin, membership

    American Legion pin with the words "American Legion" around the perimeter. The pin has an extension on the bottom part with number "40/8." The pin has a clasp on back.

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11. American Legion Patch, Date Unknown - Patch, textile

    Black patch with a yellow interior border and yellow lettering that reads "4000 hours." This likely belonged to Lilah Kruspe of the American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary.

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12. American Legion Pin, Date Unknown - Pin, Membership

    This an American Legion pin -- it is made of silver/brassy colored metal. It is in the shape of a gavel with the letters "PCC" on top of it which means Past Commander's Club. On the back is a pin/clip mechanism. Was attached to a navy blue cap (376.D).

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13. American Legion Pin, Date Unknown - Pin, membership

    American Legion pin with the number "25" at the top. On the outer rim, it reads "Past Commander." It also reads "American Legion." There is a clasp on the back.

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14. American Legion Plaque, 1945 - Plaque

    Plaque displaying the "American Legion" emblem with the shield on the top and an illustration of an eagle. The words "The American Legion Department of Illinois, 100% Record 1945."

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15. American Legion Side Cap, Date Unknown - Cap

    This an American Legion side cap. Navy Blue with a gold cord/trim. On the left side of the artifact, it says (embroidered in gold thread) "526." On the right side of the cap there is a patch/seal of the American Legion and the word "ILLINOIS" in yellow thread. The inside of this cap is lined with a yellow silk-like material and there is a brown, leather band around the inside of the brim of the cap as well. The cap is marked as a size 7 1/8 and i...

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16. Andrew Corporation Antenna, 2003 - Antenna

    Standard parabolic unshielded antenna, female, gray antenna with radome and flash, and one piece reflector. It is a rounded dish with Andrew's logo. Inside, there is a round tube with a round plate mounted inside the dish. On the back, there is an item for connections and mounting screws.

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17. Andrew Corporation Cap, 1989 - Hat

    White, corduroy ball cap. The front of the cap has the Andrew Corporation's logo (the word ANDREW in all caps with a red lighting bolt over it) and the words, "1989 GOLF OUTING" embroidered into it. The back of the cap has an adjustable, plastic band. The inside of the cap has a tag that reads, "SPORTCO", "MED/LARGE", and "7 Thru 7 5/8."

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18. Andrew Corporation Hard Hat, 2003 - Hat, Hard

    A white hard hat with an Andrew Corporation logo on the front center. It is a size medium.

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19. Andrew Corporation Hard Hat, 2006 - Hat

    This is a white "V-Gard" protective hat/cap. This model was manufactured by Mine Safety Appliances Company out of Pittsburgh, PA (MSA) in 2006. The model number is: ANSI 209.1.2003. This hard hat is white in color and has the Andrew Corporation Logo (ANDREW in all caps with a red lightning bolt over the left side of the word.) The inside of the cap has nylon and plastic straps that fit the cap to the person's head and there is a round mechanism o...

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20. Andrew Corporation Jacket, Date Unknown - Jacket

    This is a white jacket with the Andrew Corporation logo on the front (right side) of the jacket; black, metal snaps; a fleece lining; and red strips around the neck, waist, and sleeves. The back of the jacket has a screen print of a factory and the Andrew Corporation logo in black. The jacket itself is made out of some type of swishy material (polyester?) and it is a size XL.

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