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Portsmouth, Ohio Sesquicentennial Button

Yellow and red lapel button with black print. "Shaving Permit, 1815-1965, Portsmouth, Ohio, Sesquicentennial, June 5-12." Shaving Permits were a way to raise money, typically for a celebration, and were required for those who didn't want to grow a beard. The permits were usually sold for a couple dollars and would last until the celebration ended.

Pin Portsmouth River Days ...1 more

Portsmouth Ohio River Days 1966

White metal button with red and blue print on front. Commemorates Portsmouth River Days Boat Races in 1966, on August 31st to September 5th.

porter township thimble ...2 more

Wheelersburg Dry Cleaners Thimble

A blue plastic thimble with black print. Has Wheelersburg Dry Cleaners printed on the front, along with Phone SCI. 1041-X.

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George Fisher, Druggist

Clear glass bottle, engraved "George Fisher Druggist Portsmouth, Ohio" Bottom of glass is engraved "W.T & CO" The drugstore was located on the corner of Sixth and Chillicothe Street.

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Notre Dame Button

Blue and yellow metal button for Notre Dame with blue print, gold football, and a purple and gold ribbon attached. "Notre Dame."

City of Portsmouth key

Key to the City of Portsmouth, Ohio

A mounted metal gold colored key on black iron base that was given to dignitaries visiting the city of Portsmouth, Ohio. Aged, rust covering the item.