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    Light brown wooden ax that was used as a cane. The ax is oval-shaped and thickens towards the top. The bottom has a orange rubber piece placed on it that reads, "Davol". The handle on top is rectangular in shape and the middle bows inwards. There is carved decoration throughout of floral and geometric patterns which are excentuated by black coloring. Right below the handle is a date carved in and it reads "9 VIII '63".

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    Brown, wooden cane with decorative handle. The piece is oval-shaped and thins towards the bottom. The bottom has a round, metal piece placed over it. The piece is decorated with geometric and floral patterns. The handle is rectangular in shape and bows in the mid-section. The piece is decorated by a large carved wolf's head. The piece has an open mouth with a carved branch in it.

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    White stone bust of male figure. The figure has longer hair, eyes, nose, mouth, and eyebrows. The fiigure is carved as wearing a jacket and a high collar. Beneath this is the word, "Liszt". The stand is a cylindrical with a middle that bows inward and a square shape with corners cut off.

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    A male figure with a military hat and jacket. It is only carved to the chest. The figure's head has eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. The hat has a square top and a brim with star-shaped and linear patterns. The figure has a open jacket and is wearing a shirt with a high collar. His shirt is decorated with several medals and a strap.

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    Silver-colored trophy with wooden stand. The top is a ionic column with a ball placed on the top above this is a bird getting ready to take flight. The stand is rectangular with the front bent downwards to make room for a silver-colored plaque. The plaque has written on it "In Appreciation To A Pillar Of Polonia Polish American Congress 1944 Illinois Division 1969".

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    Prism shaped piece of coal. The back sides and the bottom have been smoothed out and the top is jagged. The front has two figures carved into it. The figures have no identifying features other then hats. One is standing with his back towards the viewer and the other is bending downwards and is holding a beam.

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    A model of a cannon placed on large rectangular wooden base. The cannon is gold-colored, and tube-shaped. It is connected to a black-colored wooden piece whose back extends to the ground and sides extend into large wheels. On this piece is a silver sticker that reads, "Souvenir of Gettysburg, PA. The base has a golden plaque atached which reads, "Presented to The Polish Museum of Am. By Loda and Dr. Edward C. Rozanski".

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    Black crucifix that has gold-colored metal Christ in the center, a sign above with the letter INRI, and a hoop at the top. Label taken from exhibit reads: "CRUCIFIX 19th Century Crucifix belonging to Helena Modjeska which she carried on stage when acting in plays such as Mary Stuart. Photo above her holding the curcifix in the third act of Mary Stuart".

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    Beige and brown plaster plaque of church with the words "PANNA MARIA" at the bottom. The image has a ridged border. There are variously shaped half-circles in the upper right and left corners. In the center is a building with triangular roof, columns, large windows curved, triangular windows. Beside the building is a square tower with a triangular roor that ends in a cross shape. The tower is decorated in smaller windows. On the right and left of...

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    Silver and blue colored plaster plaque which reads, "First Polish Church in U.S.A." at top and "PANNA MARIA TEXAS 1854" on the bottom. The image has a ridged border. There are variously shaped half-circles in the upper right and left corners. In the center is a building with triangular roof, columns, large windows curved, triangular windows. Beside the building is a square tower with a triangular roor that ends in a cross shape. The tower is deco...

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    White rectangular cloth with blue lettering that reads, "PANNA MARIA CENTENNIAL MAY 9 1854-1954." There are four blue stars near the edges of the mid-section of the piece.

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    Small gold-colored medal. The piece is decorated on the front with two large ships at sea. One ship has written on its side "PILSUDSKI" and the other "BATORY". The back has a half-circle decorated around the rim with the words, "HONORING POLAND'S MERCHANT MARINE" and at the bottom "CZESC POLSKIEJ MARYNARCE HANDLOWEJ". In the center is a shield with a three-pronged spear (trident) and the letters GLA. The top of the piece has a hole going through ...

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    Several men crowded in biege and blue room while other men are entering from right side. The men are crowded on the right side they are standing, sitting, or on their knees in beige, blue or grey suits. One man is lying on the floor with his shirt open next to a piece of paper on a string. In the far back is a woman dressed in blue. The men on the right are wearing green military uniforms.

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    Drawing of bust of male figure with defined facial features, bald head, and Civil War uniform. The image is black and white. Capt Alexander Bielaski

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    Replica of a Neolithic tool/axe with a shaft hole; light, brown/black, smooth surface; painted signature - Kolakow, p. radzyminski, Kop. 2; New York Fair 1939 customs label 6.5" x 2.5"

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    Neolithic tool/axe with a shaft hole
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    Framed color poster (15"x20"); framed; of Jozef Pilsudski on a black + white horse with sword raised and dressed in military uniform. Text reads: "Wesolych Swiat i Pomyslnego Nowego Roku Zyczy | Antoni Jankowski | Polska Grosernia i Buczernia | 901 S. Front Street Philadelphia, PA. | J. Pilsudski na czele Legionow". Back of frame reads: "Jacob Shannon & Cp.; 1744 Market Street 1744 Philadelphia. Mill, Mine, Railway, Builders' and Contractors...

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    Sepia toned button of Pilsudski on top of white and red ribbons in a circular pattern.

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    Black ribbon, on the top is a purple bow with a silver star in the center. A silver cross is under the bow, with silver tassels on the bottom of the ribbon. In silver text: "Tow. Jozefa Pilsudskiego oddzial 141 Polsko Nar. Spojni Chicago, ILL.".

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    Sepia toned photograph of Pilsudski on a metal pin.

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    Red and white ribbon with a silver eagle in the center. In silver text: "Tow. Pol. Wzaj. Pomocy Im. J. Pilsudskiego Philadelphia, PA.". Brown tassels hang at the bottom. The ribbon is attached to a gold pin reading "Czlonkinia". Back of the ribbon is black with a silver eagle and the text "Tow. Pol. Wzaj. Pomocy Im. J. Pilsudskiego Philadelphia, PA.".

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