Project Gutenberg 2009-06-25 Public domain in the USA. 505 Klapthor, Margaret Brown 1922 1994 Brown, Margaret Washington Presentation Pieces in the Museum of History and Technology Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology, Paper No. 47 [Smithsonian Institution] E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Katherine Ward, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Presentation Pieces in the Museum of History and Technology" by Margaret Brown Klapthor is a historical account published in the mid-20th century. This work focuses on a remarkable collection of presentation silver items housed in the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of History and Technology, tracing the evolution and significance of these pieces from the mid-18th century through the early 20th century. The book showcases how such items were used to honor achievements in fields ranging from military service to civic contributions. In the book, Klapthor meticulously details various presentation pieces, highlighting their craftsmanship and the contexts in which they were awarded. The text discusses notable items like a punch set gifted to Colonel George Armistead for his bravery during the War of 1812, and a gold snuffbox awarded to Major General Jacob Brown, alongside pieces given to influential figures in American history. Each item serves as a window into the social values and historical moments of its time, reflecting the appreciation for service and achievements recognized through these tangible tokens of esteem. The author’s narrative brings to light not only the artistry of these silver works but also the stories of the individuals they honor, creating a rich tapestry of America's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Silverwork NK Text Category: History - American Category: Art 150276 2025-07-12T06:58:10.240819 text/html 146082 2009-06-25T11:39:26 text/html 843587 2025-07-12T06:58:14.225745 application/epub+zip 845524 2025-07-12T06:58:11.175806 application/epub+zip 111728 2025-07-12T06:58:10.702758 application/epub+zip 928535 2025-07-12T06:58:16.649749 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 916717 2025-07-12T06:58:13.755737 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185780 2022-09-13T14:21:08.858343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110568 2025-07-12T06:58:09.649791 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 110423 2009-06-25T11:35:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 110430 2009-06-25T11:35:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21022 2025-07-12T06:58:16.785728 application/rdf+xml 16477 2025-07-12T06:58:10.779767 image/jpeg 2712 2025-07-12T06:58:10.741759 image/jpeg 40403 2009-06-25T11:35:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 797626 2009-06-25T11:42:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 40374 2009-06-25T11:35:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 806421 2025-07-12T06:58:10.302763 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia