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Higa

Description: The higa, a raised fist of Muslim origin, was used extensively in Spain to ward off the "evil eye"; often attached to horse bridles for luck or good fortune
Date: unknown
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

Masonic apron

Description: Masonic apron belonging to Caleb Linn Spencer (b. ca. 1828) who came to Texas in 1857; apron is white silk on white cotton or linen with cotton backing; symbols and decoration are painted on front; said to have been worn by 32nd degree masons
Date: unknown
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

U.S. Flag

Description: 48 star U.S. Flag; wool with grommetted cotton canvas edge; stenciled across top: "US ENSIGN No. 11 ML APR 1943"; donor says it was "torn in storm at sea 300 mi. off Cuba" and flown on subchaser in Pacific coming back from Panama Canal Zone in 1945
Date: unknown
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

[Gold colored medal]

Description: Medal. Gold colored metal. Front reads "UNION STOCK YARDS AND TRANSIT CO. CHICAGO ILLINOIS. THE GREATEST LIVE STOCK MARKET IN THE WORLD CHICAGO SETS THE PACE WATCH CHICAGO'S PROGRESS SHIP YOUR STOCK TO CHICAGO KEEP YOUR (symbol for eye) ON CHICAGO" Old Object Term: Commemorative pin, livestock
Date: unknown
Partner: George Ranch Historical Park
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