Historicimage Tapestries
Description: 1876 print depicting the coat of arms from the great state of Maryland. Along the black banner is the state motto of " Fatti maschii parole femine " or " strong deeds, gentle words ". A second motto along the bottom banner " Scuto Bonae Voluntatis Tuae Coronasti Nos " translates to " With favor Wilt Thou Compass Us as a Shield ".
Description: 1876 print depicting the coat of arms of the New Mexico Territory. The Roman numerals MDCCCL on the crest or ' 1851 ' are the date the territory was established. The Latin phrase along the banner " Crescit Eundo " or " It Grows as it Advances " refers to the growth of the territory which became a state in 1912.
Description: 19th century print depicting Dr. Joseph Warren, newly commissioned as a Major General, standing on the redoubt walls during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Warren was deeply involved in patriotic organizations in Colonial Massachusetts as a member of the first three Provincial Congresses and a member of the Massachusetts Committee of Public Safety. He sent William Dawes and Paul Revere on their " Midnight Ride ", was involved with the battle of Lexington and Concord and arrived at Bunker Hill volunteering to fight as a private. Warren was offered the role as commanding officer during the fight which he declined. He died during the last part of battle at the age of 34.
Description: 1876 print depicting the coat of arms from the great state of Michigan. The motto ' Tuebor ' in the center of the crest which translates ' I Will Defend '. The motto along the lower banner ' Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice ' which translates " If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you '.
