99th New York State Assembly Autograph Book, Belonging to J.E.B. Santee, 1876

99th New York State Assembly Autograph Book, Belonging to J.E.B. Santee, 1876Here is an astounding piece of New York state legislative history! This unassuming green autograph album features the signatures of nearly all of the legislators belonging to the 99th New York State Assembly, which took place January 4 to May 3 of 1876. Many of these political leaders went on to serve in various roles in the United States Congress and other government positions throughout their lives. These autographs were collected by Assemblyman

This Kewpie appears to be a sailor or military member

Here is a beautiful antique cast iron "UF" fire marker

also known as IOOF

titled "The Birth of a Super-Hero

Grumpy Bear

which appears like a wood grain pattern

This is called a "lithophane

Some wear in black backing

2 Model B box camera was manufactured by Eastman Kodak in Rochester

This tray has a diameter of 4"

The frame measures 15" x 10"

(The anterior Wall of the Thorax has been in part removed