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Commemorative

Object number2015.22.1581

Date1913

Mediumglass; paper; felt

Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia

DescriptionColorless glass commemorative with images of George Alter, John Flowers, and John Tener in the center.Brown text surrounding images, and two U.S. flags depicting above images. Metal hook on back.InscriptionsAcross the top reads "THE HOLY BIBLE / IN THE / PUBLIC SCHOOLS". To the left of the portrait reads "BILL PRESENTED FEBY / 3RD 1913 / BY S.C. / JOHN F. LOWERS". Text on the right side of the portraits reads "BILL PASSED APR 23 1913. " Text below Alter's image reads "SPEAKER ALTER", text below Lowers' image reads "REP. LOWERS", and text below Tener's image reads "GOV. TENER". Text across lower section reads "ORDER OF INDEPENDENT AMERICANS OF PENNA. / BIBLE BILL SIGNED BY GOV. TENER MAY 20, 1913."
Marks"J.H. SHAW CO. / 1326 / ARCH ST. / PHILA. PA.".

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