{"title":"Gifts for the Home and Office","description":"\u003cp\u003eFind gifts for the home and office for history lovers at The History List. Explore historical prints, glass paperweights, a porcelain desk tray, woven blankets, drinkware, coasters, and tea towels for desks, bookshelves, walls, and gathering spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory gifts for desks and offices\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/desk-or-dresser-tray-with-washington-inaugural-buttons-porcelain\"\u003eWashington Inaugural Address porcelain desk or dresser tray\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-washington-inaugural-buttons-paperweight-made-in-america\"\u003eWashington Inaugural Button glass paperweights\u003c\/a\u003e, or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1776-2026-historic-american-flag-glass-paperweights-made-in-america\"\u003e1776–2026 Historic American Flag glass paperweight\u003c\/a\u003e. These gifts pair everyday desk accessories with historical designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical prints for walls and shelves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/join-or-die-framed-print\"\u003e\"Join or Die\" framed print\u003c\/a\u003e offers tabletop and wall-mounting options. Archival reproductions of John Binns's Declaration of Independence engraving and the Emancipation Proclamation with Abraham Lincoln offer additional choices for a study, home office, or living room. Check each listing for dimensions and framing details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGifts for the kitchen and table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the Mayflower Compact porcelain mug with gift box, \"We are one\" rocks glasses, the \"Victory or Death\" tankard pitcher, and sets of cork coasters. For the kitchen, choose the \"Recipe for Revolution\" or Washington's Christmas Crossing tea towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWoven blankets for the home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a blanket featuring the stars from Washington's headquarters flag, the voyage of the Mayflower, D-Day Operation Overlord, or Independence Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop history-themed gifts for Christmas, housewarmings, birthdays, and retirement celebrations. Product options and availability vary; see individual listings for current details.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"join-or-die-framed-print","title":"\"Join or Die\" Framed print of 1754 political cartoon created by Benjamin Franklin published in the Pennsylvania Gazette","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaken from the original illustration in Franklin’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pennsylvania Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, May 9, 1754.  Originally, a warning to the colonies, urging them to unite in defense against the French and their Native allies, and later used as an appeal to the states during the Revolutionary War.  The rattlesnake segments are labeled, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e S.C., N.C., V., M., P., N.J., N.Y., and N.E.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted individually by the Printing Office of Edes \u0026amp; Gill in Boston. In a black frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first photo shows it framed behind glass sitting on a table. The other two photos show it without the glass so you can see the detail. The fourth is a short video that explains how to set it up to display on a desk or hang on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" x 10\" — Can be set on a desk or hung on a wall. The video shows how to adjust the frame for either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \"Join or Die\" design is also in a \u003ca title='\"Join or Die\" Shirt - Charcoal grey' href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/join-or-die-shirt-with-100-cotton-made-in-the-usa-as-an-option?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=2807c3aa4\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ecrewneck shirt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/join-or-die-long-sleeved-shirt\"\u003elong-sleeved shirt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/join-or-die-sweatshirt\"\u003esweatshirt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/join-or-die-v-neck-shirt-heather-grey?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=31d1c2925\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ewomen's v-neck shirt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/join-or-die-tank-top-for-women-heather-grey\"\u003etank top for women\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/join-or-die-socks\" title='\"Join or Die\" socks – Made in the USA'\u003ewoven socks that are made in the USA\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title='\"Join or Die\" Sticker' href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/join-or-die-sticker\"\u003esticker\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title='\"Join or Die\" Magnet' href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/join-or-die-magnet\"\u003emagnet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis political cartoon (attributed to James Turner (silversmith) for Benjamin Franklin) originally appeared during the French and Indian War, but was recycled to encourage the American colonies to join the Albany Plan for Union. From The Pennsylvania gazette, May 9, 1754. Abbreviations used: Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and New England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practice of grouping the colonies east of New York (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut) together as \"New England\" has a history that goes back to the Dominion of New England, established in 1686 . . . Delaware was not listed separately because it was comprised of three counties that were part of Pennsylvania, and did not gain independence from Philadelphia until after the Declaration of Independence was asserted. Prior to formal separation from Pennsylvania, Delaware was properly referred to as the \"Lower Counties on Delaware\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Province of Georgia was not originally included by Franklin (let alone other British colonies in North America) but was later added and can be see at the tip of the tail. Georgia, the youngest of what would come to be referred to as the \"Thirteen Original Colonies\", had only been chartered in 1732 as a haven for those incarcerated in England's debtors prisons, and its population was sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: Wikipedia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Set up for table top display","offer_id":52608845152558,"sku":"REVWAR-PRINT-JOD-FRAMED-TABLETOP","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set up for wall mounting","offer_id":52608845185326,"sku":"REVWAR-PRINT-JOD-FRAMED-WALL-HANGING","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/products\/join-or-die-framedprint-1024_bbe7b1a7-86fa-4bbc-9732-781cb2bde1b8.jpg?v=1673376614"},{"product_id":"victory-blanket","title":"\"Victory\" blanket showing the stars from Washington's HQs flag — Made in America","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"The Victory blanket is \u003cstrong\u003egreat quality, beautifully designed, and as an added bonus, a great conversation piece!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" - Amanda R.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"Love the Victory blanket! This blanket is \u003cstrong\u003egreat and made a perfect gift for a fellow history lover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, warm, good size, and very attractive.\" - Jonathan M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"I’ve had my blanket about a month now and use it every evening on the sofa while watching tv or reading. It the \u003cstrong\u003ehigh quality that all History List products are and made in the USA. General Washington would approve, I’m sure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" - Helen. K.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing Washington’s daring attack on Trenton on Christmas Night. Conditions were brutal. In fact, two men froze to death waiting for the crossing. Two other planned crossings didn’t make it. Only Washington’s. The attack was a rout, and just in time. The war had been going very badly and for a large number of Washington’s men, their commissions would be up in a few days. “Victory or death” was the pass phrase Washington assigned to his camp in the days leading up to the crossing.  Early on the 26th, it was, victory, and it couldn’t have come at a more critical time in the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur design precisely traces the stars on a surviving flag used at George Washington’s headquarters. Woven in America.  And only available here.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to all the folks who ordered, we appreciate all the positive reviews you've shared.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Lee Wright | Founder | The History List | History Camp | The Pursuit of History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in America from 100% combed, natural cotton. The design, with a perfect tracing of each individual star from George Washington's Headquarters Flag, is woven as part of the blanket; it's not simply printed on. And it's woven on a \u003ca title='Read more about a Jacquard \"machine\" on Wikipedia' href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jacquard_machine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJacquard loom\u003c\/a\u003e, which makes this even more interesting. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54\" x 70\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand or machine wash in cool water using a mild detergent on a gentle cycle. Hang to dry or dry on a cool cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story behind the design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our original design shows George Washington's Headquarters Flag and includes the sign\/countersign used by the Continental Army the night they crossed the Delaware to attack the Hessian garrison at Trenton, along with the dates of the crossing and the attack. (See the map below.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashington and his troops were victorious, capturing 1,000 prisoners along with muskets, powder, and artillery. In the battle, three Americans were killed and six wounded, while 22 Hessians were killed and 98 wounded. More on the historic events below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eComes with a hang tag that includes a historical quote, background on the event, and a historical map. Thanks to Larisa, one of our Regional Editors, for suggesting using this design for the blanket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is also available in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victory-short-sleeved-shirt-indigo?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=776dbfe2a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ecrewneck shirt for men and women\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victory-long-sleeved-shirt-indigo\"\u003elong-sleeved shirt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victory-crewneck-sweatshirt\"\u003ecrewneck sweatshirt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victory-v-neck-shirt-vintage-navy\"\u003ewomen's v-neck shirt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victory-or-death-limited-edition-knit-scarf\"\u003ewoven scarf\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title='\"Victory or Death\" socks – Made in the USA' href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victory-socks\"\u003ewoven socks that are made in the USA\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victory-sticker\" title='\"Victory\" sticker'\u003esticker\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victory-magnet\"\u003emagnet\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/proclaim-liberty-pin-bundle-sold-individually-or-in-a-set-of-3\"\u003eenamel pin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Event behind the Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe appeared much depressed and lamented the ragged and dissolving state of his army in affecting terms. I gave him assurances of the disposition of Congress to support him, under his present difficulties and distresses. While I was talking to him I observed him to play with his pen and ink upon several pieces of paper. One of them by accident fell upon the floor near my feet. I was struck with the inscription upon it. It was “victory or death.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\" style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Benjamin Rush, Philadelphia physician, member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, recounting his visit to General Washington in December four miles from the Delaware River.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe countersign for the troops for the attack on Trenton was “Victory or Death.” More than 2,400 soldiers,18 cannons, and 75-100 horses crossed the Delaware during a “violent storm of rain, hail, and snow.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmericans captured 896 Hessians and killed 22. Three Americans were killed and six wounded, including a near-fatal wound to future president James Monroe. Enlistment for most m\u003c\/span\u003een was to expire December 31st. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/f\/f0\/Washington%27s_crossing_Delaware_River_map.jpg\" title=\"View an image you can enlarge to see all of the details.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/Washington_s_crossing_Delaware_River_map_5b0e0871-fab6-4420-861a-5194ea1aa5fa_1024x1024.jpg?v=1509434749\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A map of the Delaware River area depicting the route George Washington and his Army made during the crossing, by William Faden, an English cartographer and a publisher of maps. \u003cspan\u003eHe printed the North American Atlas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1777, and \". . . it became the most important atlas chronicling the Revolution's battles.\" There were 29 maps in the atlas, and they included detailed battle maps drawn by eyewitnesses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=51249738\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Washington%27s_crossing_of_the_Delaware_River#\/media\/File:Washington%27s_crossing_Delaware_River_map.jpg\"\u003elarge image of the map\u003c\/a\u003e) \u003cspan\u003eBy William Faden - Library of Congress, Public Domain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32259887857729,"sku":"REVWAR-BLANKET-VICTORY","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/products\/Victory-or-Death-Blanket.webp?v=1706237210"},{"product_id":"engraved-declaration-of-independence-by-publisher-john-binns-archival-print","title":"Historic \"Declaration of Independence\" engraving by publisher John Binns Archival print","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning reproduction of the exquisite 1819 engraving of the Declaration of Independence published by John Binns, complete with the signatures and state seals. A breathtaking engraving. Extremely detailed. Very ornate. Our archival print is large, 22\" x 30\", near the size of the original (26\" x 36\"), printed on heavy stock, perfect for framing, and only available from The History List Store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find framed originals in the entrance hall of Jefferson’s Monticello and the drawing room of Madison’s Montpelier (pictured below), about 50 miles away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Lee Wright, Founder of The History List:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I've admired this since I first saw it a couple of years ago, and have been looking for a way we could offer a high quality version that shows the beauty of the engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We're reproducing it at 22\" x 30\", very close to its original size, and we're doing it as a fine art print for people who want to frame this and hand it down from generation to generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"While it's not an original print from the engraved plate—an original sold at auction on September 15, 2020 for $30,000—it is the best print possible. We've invested in substantial reconstruction of some larger missing pieces around the edge and done some other small corrections, but have left most of the other signs of wear. Framed, it will come close to looking like an original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Historically these were framed without mats. If you choose to frame it without a mat, you can find 22\" x 30\" assembled frames online for less than $100.  Larger frames and mats are available online, too.  Either way, this is probably the most affordable option (versus custom framing at a craft store or at an independent frame store). However, if you want conservation framing, you will want to go to an independent frame shop and specify that that’s what you want.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22\" x 30\" That includes a 1\/4\" that we added around the perimeter for a mat or frame. (Otherwise the mat or frame would have cut off the top of the engraving.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original was 26” x 36”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the paper weight and printing process:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe printing process is called UV Gel and is a unique ink and curing process that intrinsically produces a durable and washable finish without the need for a laminate. In addition, since it is UV based, it has outstanding archival characteristics. Together with the specially formulated fine art media, these prints are considered archival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe National Archives has a detailed write up on the history of this engraving and how it was actually accomplished.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Monticello:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A virtual war ensued between rival printers John Binns and Benjamin Owen Tyler to be the first to publish and garner Jefferson's endorsement. Binns was the publisher of the Republican Philadelphia newspaper \u003cspan\u003eThe Democratic Press.\u003c\/span\u003e In June 1816, he began taking subscriptions for his print of the Declaration, which was to be surrounded by portraits of John Hancock, George Washington, and Jefferson, and the seals of all thirteen states, but he failed to produce the work until 1819.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the meantime Tyler took advantage of Binns's publicity and produced a less expensive and unornamented print in April 1818, complete with facsimile signatures and a dedication to Jefferson. Tyler was a self-taught calligrapher and penmanship instructor. When he asked Jefferson for permission to dedicate the engraving to him, Jefferson consented but reminded Tyler that he was \"but a fellow-laborer\" with the other signers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003efor the few of us remaining can vouch, I am sure, on behalf of those who have gone before us, that notwithstanding the lowering aspect of the day, no hand trembled on affixing it's signature to that paper.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tyler sent Jefferson a copy of his work on parchment, and sometime after May 1818, paid a visit to Monticello, where he spent the day teaching penmanship to Jefferson's family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Binns's response to Tyler's success was to dedicate his work to the people of the United States. He sent a proof of the print to Jefferson in 1819 soliciting comments. [\u003ca title=\"Read the text of his letter to Jefferson.\" href=\"https:\/\/founders.archives.gov\/documents\/Jefferson\/03-14-02-0524\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe text of his letter to Jefferson.\u003c\/a\u003e] \"[T]he dedication to the people is peculiarly appropriate,\" Jefferson wrote, \"for it is their work, and particularly entitled to my approbation with whom it has ever been a principle to consider individuals as nothing in the scale of the nation.\" Jefferson added that the print's \"great value will be in it's exactness as a fac-simile to the original paper,\" a comment that foreshadowed Binns's next struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Binns had hoped to sell 200 copies of his print to the government but was disappointed in 1820 by then secretary of state John Quincy Adams's commission of an exact facsimile of the original by William J. Stone. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.monticello.org\/site\/research-and-collections\/declaration-independence-binns-engraving\" title=\"View the entire article on the Monticello site.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonticello\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis longer description is from Heritage Auctions\u003c\/strong\u003e, which sold a hand-colored original Binns on December 1, 2022, for $40,000 including the buyer's premium:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the aftermath of the War of 1812, a resurgence of patriotism and national pride arose in America. People had begun to revere the famous document that declared the nation's independence nearly forty years earlier as many of its signers were aging and dying. The original Declaration of Independence was available for viewing only to the privileged. John Binns, an Irish-born Philadelphia journalist and publisher of the Democratic Press, was one of the first to realize in June of 1816 of the potential market for a 'splendid and correct copy of the Declaration of Independence, with fac-similes of all the signatures, the whole to be encircled with the arms of the thirteen States and of the United States' (as described in his solicitation for subscribers). He promised delivery in one year, but the enormity of the undertaking delayed publication until 1819, by which time a competitor, Benjamin Owen Tyler, had rushed a less elaborate facsimile into production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tyler may have beaten Binns to the printer, but Binns' extraordinary attention to detail, as evidenced by this stunning copy, overshadows his competitor's efforts, and he can certainly be given credit for doing superior work; he used as many as five artists at a time to work on the design. He borrowed portraits to copy, gathered models for the thirteen state seals, and even painted the American eagle from life.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference: Bidwell, \u003cem\u003eAmerican History in Image and Text\u003c\/em\u003e, 5; Hart 594.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/historical.ha.com\/itm\/miscellaneous\/-john-binns-declaration-of-independence-in-congress-july-4th-1776-the-unanimous-declaration-of-the-thirte\/a\/6267-47019.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515\"\u003eHeritage Auctions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffering this to the public and competition with the Trumbull's \"The Declaration of Independence\" engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a fascinating discussion of the competition to sell engravings between Trumbull and his engraving of his \"The Declaration of Independence\" and Binns and his engraving of the Declaration in the \"American History in Image and Text,\" a talk given by John Bidwell at the American Antiquarian Society in 1988. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanantiquarian.org\/sites\/default\/files\/proceedings\/44539433.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eentire text of the article is available online at the Antiquarian Society's site\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offered a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/large-framed-engraving-of-the-signing\"\u003ehand-colored engraving\u003c\/a\u003e of The Declaration of Independence\" through Rare Finds in December 2024 that was in extraordinary condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional reading: When an original was offered for $30,000 by a New York rare map dealer, their listing included an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geographicus.com\/P\/AntiqueMap\/DeclarationofIndependence-binns-1819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eexcellent write up\u003c\/a\u003e on the history of creating the engraving and the men who made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn more about the historical background of this print, including information from the National Park Service, the Library of Congress, and leading auction houses \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/pages\/historical-background-on-the-engraved-declaration-of-independence-by-john-binns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32264165228609,"sku":"REVWAR-PRINT-ENGRAVEDDEC","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/products\/binns-declaration-of-independence-archival-print-usa.jpg?v=1673359828"},{"product_id":"abraham-lincoln-and-the-emancipation-proclamation-archival-print","title":"The Emancipation Proclamation with Abraham Lincoln — Historic archival print","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Emancipation Proclamation, with two U.S. flags and eagle over the head-and-shoulders portrait of Abraham Lincoln, flanked by allegorical figures of Justice and Liberty. First published by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati, c1888.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22\" x 30\", which is very close to the original size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the paper weight and printing process:\u003c\/strong\u003e P\u003cspan\u003erinted on fine art grade 100% cotton rag, acid-free archival paper with archival inks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eNote: We also have this print in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/abraham-lincoln-and-the-emancipation-proclamation-as-a-small-print?variant=32341089812545\"\u003emuch smaller commercial print.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.loc.gov\/item\/scsm001017\/\"\u003eEmancipation Proclamation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e declared \"all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.\" Although the Emancipation Proclamation did not end slavery, it did change the basic character of the Civil War. Instead of waging a war to restore the old Union as it was before 1861, the North was now fighting to create a new Union without slavery. The proclamation also authorized the recruitment of African Americans as Union soldiers. By the end of the Civil War, approximately 180,000 African Americans had served in the Union army and 18,000 in the navy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.loc.gov\/rr\/program\/bib\/\/ourdocs\/emanproc.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLibrary of Congress\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32341075460161,"sku":"CIVIL-PRINT-EMANCIPATIONPROCLAMATION","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/EmancipationProclamation-Archival-Print.webp?v=1693190189"},{"product_id":"voyage-of-the-mayflower-blanket-woven-in-the-us","title":"\"Voyage of the Mayflower\" woven blanket — Made in America","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"I am thrilled with the Voyage of the Mayflower blanket. It is well-made, very pretty, soft and it washes nicely. And it is even larger than I thought it was. I could not be more pleased!\" — Jane A. ★★★★★\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"This blanket is great and made a perfect gift for a fellow history lover. Soft, warm, good size, and very attractive. Looks great as a throw, but don’t be afraid to use it every day, too.\" \u003cem\u003e—\u003c\/em\u003e Jonathan M. ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusively available from The History List.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur original design created by artist, Larry Stuart, illustrating the voyage of the Mayflower as it departed from Plymouth, England on September 6, 1620 and arrived at Plimouth Bay, MA on November 9, 1620.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes “Descendant” in large letters below the ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in America on a Jacquard loom, it's made of 100% combed, natural cotton.  The image is actually woven into the blanket, it's not printed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54\" x 70\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/mayflower-passengers-and-those-who-survived-the-first-year-infographic-poster\"\u003eLarge poster showing those who survived the first year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/mayflower-passengers-fold-out-poster-showing-those-who-survived-the-first-year\"\u003eFoldout poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/mayflower-shirt\"\u003eMade in America T-shirt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/the-voyage-of-the-mayflower-v-neck-shirt-for-women\"\u003eWomen's v-neck shirt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/mayflower-jacket-with-your-name\"\u003eEmbroidered zipped jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/the-voyage-of-the-mayflower-crewneck-sweatshirt\"\u003eCrewneck sweatshirt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/the-voyage-of-the-mayflower-shirt-in-youth-sizes\"\u003eShirt in youth sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/the-voyage-of-the-mayflower-as-a-small-poster\"\u003eSmall poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/the-voyage-of-the-mayflower-note-cards-with-envelopes-set-of-6\"\u003eNotecards with envelopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/the-voyage-of-the-mayflower-magnet\"\u003eMagnet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/the-voyage-of-the-mayflower-sticker\"\u003eSticker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/the-voyage-of-the-mayflower-tea-towel-made-in-america\"\u003eTea Towel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand or machine wash in cool water using a mild detergent on a gentle cycle. Hang to dry or dry on a cool cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks to Eloise H. for sending a photo of the blanket.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more about the Pilgrims and their arrival \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe interviewed Donna Curtin, the Executive Director of the Pilgrim Hall Museum, on November 24, 2020. You can watch a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lXHpRpBIgOo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erecording\u003c\/a\u003e of that interview, which includes questions from the audience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonna’s institution is the one behind the striking images on the poster and we worked closely with her on the development of the foldout. Donna has her PhD. in American History from Brown University. Early in her career, she was an interpreter at Plimoth Plantation. The Pilgrim Hall Museum is the country's oldest continually-operating public museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis interview was part of an ongoing series of “History Camp” interviews with noted authors and historians Thursday nights at 8 pm (Eastern). They are streamed live at \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/HistoryCamp.org\/online\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1606364507318000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFa0BJ_QwjADpvnDOmM5-4lUz2Ypg\" href=\"http:\/\/historycamp.org\/online\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHistoryCamp.org\/online\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore information on the individuals and families of the Mayflower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Mayflower launched with 102 passengers - 74 male and 28 female - and a crew headed by Master Christopher Jones. About half of these emigrants died in the first winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere were five Mayflower passengers who died at sea in November\/December 1620. Those passengers were followed by forty-five passengers who perished in the bitter first winter of 1620\/21. The Mayflower colonists suffered greatly during their first winter in the New World from lack of shelter, scurvy, and general conditions on board the ship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMany Americans can trace their ancestry back to one or more of these individuals who, 'Saints' and 'Strangers' together, would become known as the Pilgrims.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eView the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/archives.lib.state.ma.us\/bitstream\/handle\/2452\/208249\/ocn137336369-Mayflower-passengers.pdf\" title=\"List of passengers of the Mayflower\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoriginal list of passengers\u003c\/a\u003e (PDF, 2.6Mb) from the handwritten manuscript of Gov. William Bradford, written up about 1651 (file link is to the State Library of Massachusetts).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/pages\/mayflower-passengers-and-their-descendants\"\u003eCheck out the video of a list of well-known descendants of the Mayflower Passengers here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSource:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mayflowerhistory.com\/mayflower-passenger-list\/\" title=\"MayflowerHistory.com\"\u003eMayflowerHistory.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Mayflower_passengers\" title=\"List of Mayflower Passengers\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Design \u003cem\u003e© 2021 Larry Stuart Studio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List |","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39440582475841,"sku":"BLANKET-VOYAGE","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/products\/Voyage-of-the-mayflower-woven-blanket.webp?v=1676006142"},{"product_id":"george-washington-inaugural-buttons-paperweight-made-in-america","title":"Washington Inaugural Button Glass Paperweights — Five designs — All Made in America","description":"\u003cp\u003eImages of five of George Washington's Inaugural buttons under crystal, hand crafted in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxed, with a foldout with historical information about George Washington's inaugural buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn your choice of five designs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDotted script \u003c\/strong\u003e— \"GW\" initials surrounded by the inscription \"LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT.\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinked states\u003c\/strong\u003e — Depicts the script initials \"GW\" surrounded by the inscription \"LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT\" with an exterior linked ring of script letters representing the original thirteen colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Memorable Era\" \u003c\/strong\u003e— 1789 First Inaugural Button “Memorable Era \/ March the Fourth 1789” — Learn more about this button \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/original-1789-first-inaugural-button-memorable-era-march-the-fourth-1789\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Unity, Prosperity, and Independence\" \u003c\/strong\u003e— With Large Star Surrounded by 13 Smaller Stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"General Washington Pater Patriæ\" \u003c\/strong\u003e— The most rare of Washington inaugural buttons, this copper button may be the first artifact to refer to Washington as the father of the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach comes with a sheet explaining the buttons. The sheet includes images of all four of the buttons that we offer as paperweights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that we had offered these in a small blue box, which we are currently out of, so these come in a small white box with our \"Life, liberty . . .\" sticker on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\" in diameter and 1.25\" high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.04 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical information on these and other \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003einaugural\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebuttons\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/preservation\/collections-holdings\/the-material-culture-of-the-presidency\/inaugural-buttons\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/preservation\/collections-holdings\/the-material-culture-of-the-presidency\/inaugural-buttons\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1697856212490000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3mz_qYDkSLoOBg2wIFljfj\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMount Vernon’s article\u003c\/a\u003e on some of the designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is extensive information on many of the designs, including who designed them and the symbolism, from a dedicated collector at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/GeorgeWashingtonInauguralButtons.com\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1697856212490000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1aYMKbQb1ZLEfDjYHrn5E5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeorgeWashingtonInauguralButto\u003cwbr\u003ens.com\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kirkmitchell.tripod.com\/CobbGW\/GWIBM.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/kirkmitchell.tripod.com\/CobbGW\/GWIBM.pdf\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1697856212490000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1rCfZETzY8d6AdWWX-dePa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e27-page paper\u003c\/a\u003e that updates a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nnp.wustl.edu\/library\/book\/564855\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nnp.wustl.edu\/library\/book\/564855\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1697856212490000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2nhTlYm2rFqxTcTHRQwv5X\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1963 private printing of an exhaustive work by collector Harold Cobb\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"The Memorable Era","offer_id":49822682186030,"sku":"REVWAR-PAPERWEIGHT-MEMORABLE-ERA","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unity Prosperity and Independence","offer_id":49822686839086,"sku":"REVWAR-PAPERWEIGHT-UNITY-PROSPERITY","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GW with dotted script","offer_id":47320635932974,"sku":"REVWAR-PAPERWEIGHT-DOTTEDSCRIPT","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GW with linked states","offer_id":47320635965742,"sku":"REVWAR-PAPERWEIGHT-LINKEDSTATES","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pater Patriæ","offer_id":51056895492398,"sku":"REVWAR-PAPERWEIGHT-PATER-PATRIAE","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Get all five designs","offer_id":47320740823342,"sku":"REVWAR-PAPERWEIGHT-ALL-FIVE","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/rare-finds-washington-inaugural-button-glass.webp?v=1767407973"},{"product_id":"desk-or-dresser-tray-with-washington-inaugural-buttons-porcelain","title":"Washington Inaugural Address Porcelain Desk or Dresser tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur original design features text from George Washington's first inauguration along with decorative buttons created to celebrate the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned, decorated, and fired in America on porcelain made in Europe. The glazing and decoration is done in a way that makes the images of the metal buttons feel different than the smooth glazing of the rest of the tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the excerpt from Washington's first inaugural that is printed on the tray: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered, perhaps, as deeply, as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a small sheet with more information on the history of the buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe designed these and have had them made to our specifications. They are only available here—they aren't even available at Mount Vernon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe also have an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/george-washington-1789-gw-inaugural-button\"\u003eoriginal inaugural button\u003c\/a\u003e available for purchase in our Rare Finds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" x 6\" x 1\" high (at the highest point).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003eHandwash using a non-abrasive sponge and soapy water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more information on these and other \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003einaugural\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ebuttons\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/preservation\/collections-holdings\/the-material-culture-of-the-presidency\/inaugural-buttons\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/preservation\/collections-holdings\/the-material-culture-of-the-presidency\/inaugural-buttons\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1697856212490000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3mz_qYDkSLoOBg2wIFljfj\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMount Vernon’s article\u003c\/a\u003e on some of the designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive information on many of the designs, including who designed them and the symbolism, from a dedicated collector at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/GeorgeWashingtonInauguralButtons.com\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1697856212490000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1aYMKbQb1ZLEfDjYHrn5E5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeorgeWashingtonInauguralButto\u003cwbr\u003ens.com\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kirkmitchell.tripod.com\/CobbGW\/GWIBM.pdf\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/kirkmitchell.tripod.com\/CobbGW\/GWIBM.pdf\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1697856212490000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1rCfZETzY8d6AdWWX-dePa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e27-page paper\u003c\/a\u003e that updates a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nnp.wustl.edu\/library\/book\/564855\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nnp.wustl.edu\/library\/book\/564855\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1697856212490000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2nhTlYm2rFqxTcTHRQwv5X\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1963 private printing of an exhaustive work by collector Harold Cobb\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48793266290990,"sku":"REVWAR-TRAY-GW-BUTTONS","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/IMG_2483.webp?v=1723777154"},{"product_id":"d-day-operation-overlord-woven-blanket","title":"D-Day Operation Overlord Woven Blanket — Made in America","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur original D-Day design is packed with historical references woven in a made in America 100% combed cotton blanket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis original design features elements from several aspects of the landing:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA C-47, with “Invasion stripes,” along with other planes that were used to transport paratroopers and to tow gliders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParatroopers and the drop zones, which were identified by letters (D, E, C, W, A, O, T, N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrage balloons that were set up to protect the landing area from enemy planes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe beaches and nations assigned to each, listed in the order in which the men landing on the beaches saw them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flags of the major allied nations involved in the landing, including the Red Ensign for Canadian troops and the 48-star flag for US troops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sectors for each beach—Starting under Omaha, they are in alphabetic order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroops of Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division (the Big Red One), wading onto the Easy Red section of Omaha Beach from the USS Samuel Chase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText from the order of the day, which was distributed on the evening before as a printed leaflet to 175,000 members of the Allied forces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of these details and the rest of the image are woven, not printed. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're using the same weaver as we use for our \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/voyage-of-the-mayflower-blanket-woven-in-the-us\"\u003eMayflower\u003c\/a\u003e\" and our \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victory-blanket\"\u003eVictory or Death\u003c\/a\u003e\"  blankets that have gotten such rave reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis blanket is incredibly high quality and I could not be happier! Thank you! \u003c\/em\u003e— Jessica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a beautiful blanket. It feels like it should have cost twice as much, it's so high quality and well-made. And for its size, it somehow manages to be very lightweight, which is perfect because it can be used year-round instead of confined to the winter. Very pleased with the size, weight, craftsmanship, packaging, and service. \u003c\/em\u003e—  Annalise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54\" x 70\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand or machine wash in cool water using a mild detergent on a gentle cycle. Hang to dry or dry on a cool cycle.\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/collections\/wwii\"\u003eView the rest of our WWII Collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49470166171950,"sku":"WWII-BLANKET-DDAY","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/d-day-operation-overlord-blanket-usa.jpg?v=1767409215"},{"product_id":"independence-hall-woven-blanket-made-in-america","title":"Independence Hall Made in America Woven blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur original design celebrates the 250th Anniversary of our nation's founding with our original illustration of Independence Hall. \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these details and the rest of the image are woven, not printed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're using the same weaver as we use for our \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/voyage-of-the-mayflower-blanket-woven-in-the-us\"\u003eMayflower\u003c\/a\u003e\" and our \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victory-blanket\"\u003eVictory or Death\u003c\/a\u003e\"  blankets that have gotten such rave reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis blanket is incredibly high quality and I could not be happier! Thank you! \u003c\/em\u003e— Jessica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a beautiful blanket. It feels like it should have cost twice as much, it's so high quality and well-made. And for its size, it somehow manages to be very lightweight, which is perfect because it can be used year-round instead of confined to the winter. Very pleased with the size, weight, craftsmanship, packaging, and service. \u003c\/em\u003e—  Annalise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54\" x 70\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand or machine wash in cool water using a mild detergent on a gentle cycle. Hang to dry or dry on a cool cycle.\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/collections\/wwii\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Independence_Hall\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/we-hold-these-truths-woven-blanket-made-in-america\"\u003e\"We hold these truths\" Declaration of Independence Made in America woven blanket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/independence-hall-advent-calendar-with-special-mailing-envelope\"\u003e1776 Declaration of Independence Advent Calendar — with special mailing envelope\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/independence-hall-tea-towel-made-in-america\"\u003e\"Independence Hall\" 250th Tea Towel — Made in America\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Design \u003cem\u003e© 2025 Larry Stuart Studio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List |","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51115679154478,"sku":"REVWAR-BLANKET-INDEPENDENCE-HALL","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/independence-hall-woven-blanket-usa.jpg?v=1767406479"},{"product_id":"we-are-one-rocks-glasses-made-in-america","title":"“We are one” Revolutionary Rocks glasses — Made in America","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 14 oz. double old fashioned rocks glasses are made in America and etched for us with the chain of states design with \"We are One\" in the center. The links are labeled with the name of each of the original 13 colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is sand etched and will never wash off or fade away, so you can safely put them in the dishwasher, if you wish. (Note: The glass pictured here also has our company name on the bottom. Yours will be blank on the bottom.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur historic design appeared on the Second New Hampshire Regiment Flag, which was raised under the command of Brigadier General Enoch Poor in 1775. This same \"chain of states\" design was used on many things during the Revolution and after. I've included photos of the flag and a few others below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCork coasters with this same design are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Revolutionary Rocks glasses and coasters are available individually and in sets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete the set and add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/set-of-4-we-are-one-cork-coasters-made-in-america\"\u003e\"We are one\" Cork Coasters — Made in America.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize — glasses:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 oz. 3 1\/8\" in diameter and 4 1\/8\" high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize — coasters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 7\/8\" in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victoryrevolutionary-rocks-glasses\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Victory or Death\" rocks glasses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victory-or-death-revolutionary-tankard-pitcher\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Victory or Death\" tankard pitcher\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"chain of states\" design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of the chain of states design used during the Revolutionary War and after: On the Second New Hampshire Regiment Flag, on Continental dollars and coins, and on many other items, such as the creamware pitcher pictured here or adapted and cast in inaugural buttons, images of which we offer as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/george-washington-inaugural-buttons-paperweight-made-in-america\"\u003epaperweights\u003c\/a\u003e and on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/desk-or-dresser-tray-with-washington-inaugural-buttons-porcelain\"\u003eWashington inaugural porcelain tray\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/Examples_of_We_are_One.webp?v=1762578986\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Individually","offer_id":51247422013742,"sku":"REVWAR-GLASSES-WEAREONE-ONLY1","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of Two","offer_id":51276273287470,"sku":"REVWAR-GLASSES-WEAREONE-SETOF2","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of Four with Four \"We are One\" Cork coasters","offer_id":51247422046510,"sku":"REVWAR-GLASSES-WEAREONE-SETOF4","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/we-are-one-rock-glasses-and-coaster-5.webp?v=1762511400"},{"product_id":"set-of-4-we-are-one-cork-coasters-made-in-america","title":"Set of 4 \"We are one\" Cork Coasters — Made in America","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet this free when you order our \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/we-are-one-rocks-glasses-made-in-america\"\u003e“We are one” Rocks glass — Made in America\u003c\/a\u003e in a set of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain of states design with \"We are one\" in the middle is an image developed by Benjamin Franklin that was widely used during the Revolutionary War and after, including on currency. The links are labeled with the name of each of the original 13 colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've included a photo showing currency printed with this design by Hall \u0026amp; Sellers, a Philadelphia printing firm originally established by Benjamin Franklin. The currency is in the collection of the Museum of the American Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe coaster:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMade in America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality laser-engraved design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe clean with a damp cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in sets of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/we-are-one-rocks-glasses-made-in-america\"\u003e“We are one” Rocks glass — Made in America\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/victoryrevolutionary-rocks-glasses\"\u003e\"Victory or Death\" Revolutionary Rocks glasses showing the stars from Washington's HQs flag — Made in America\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51251592757550,"sku":"REVWAR-WEAREONE-COASTER","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/revwar-weareone-coaster.jpg?v=1773039033"},{"product_id":"victory-or-death-revolutionary-tankard-pitcher","title":"\"Victory or Death\" Revolutionary Tankard Pitcher  showing the stars from Washington's HQs flag — Made in America","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 60 oz tankard pitcher is made in America and etched with the stars on a surviving flag used at George Washington’s headquarters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front, toward the bottom in smaller letters: \"Victory or Death\" and \"December 25-26, 1776\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is sand etched and will never wash off or fade away, so you can safely put them in the dishwasher, if you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/we-are-one-rocks-glasses-made-in-america\"\u003e“We are one” Revolutionary Rocks glasses\u003c\/a\u003e — Made in America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story behind the design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur original design shows George Washington's Headquarters Flag and includes the sign\/countersign used by the Continental Army the night they crossed the Delaware to attack the Hessian garrison at Trenton, along with the dates of the crossing and the attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConditions were brutal. In fact, two men froze to death waiting for the crossing. Two other planned crossings didn’t make it. Only Washington’s. The attack was a rout, and just in time. The war had been going very badly and for a large number of Washington’s men, their commissions would be up in a few days. “Victory or death” was the pass phrase Washington assigned to his camp in the days leading up to the crossing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly on the 26th, it was, victory, and it couldn’t have come at a more critical time in the war. Washington and his troops were victorious, capturing 1,000 prisoners along with muskets, powder, and artillery. 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Three Americans were killed and six wounded, including a near-fatal wound to future president James Monroe. 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