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In Affectionate Memory of First Lieutenant Carroll Binder, Jr.

US IlHpHS obj-2018.1
Item
circa 1945

Part of Artifacts collection

Bronze plaque reads "Ravinia School Class of 1935. Killed in action May 24, 1944 in the service of his country and for a better world." 13 cm. x 18.5 cm.

Binder, Carroll, Jr.

Block and square quilt

US IlHpHS obj-bloc.squ
Item
circa 1900-1920

Part of Artifacts collection

This faded, worn, and partially torn quilt was completed in the block and square pattern/style, with a myriad of colors such as red, blue, green, tan, and white intermingled in the pattern, along with a solid white backing. 155 x 129 cm.

Log cabin quilt

US IlHpHS obj-2003.will
Item
2003

Part of Artifacts collection

This item consists of one red, white, and blue patterned quilt created and donated by Elizabeth Cumming Will in 2003, using fabrics styled after patterns from 1840-1865 for display at Francis Stupey Cabin. 210 x 150 cm. Minor tears repaired by creator 2018.11.

Will, Elizabeth Cumming

Troop 35 Eagle Honor Roll

US IlHpHS obj-Troo.35
1950

Part of Artifacts collection

Wooden plaque lists the various Boy Scouts of Troop 35 that have attained the honor of Eagle Scout from 1927-1950.

Highland Park, Illinois, City Hall

US IlHpHS obj-City.hal
Item
1998

Part of Artifacts collection

Framed watercolor on canvas painting celebrates Highland Park initial incorporation in 1869 and the renovation of its City Hall in 1998. 61.5 x 46 x3 cm.