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Song lyrics from the rousing ditty 'Isabella With the Gingham Umbrella, or The Barber's daughter of Weehawken, as sung by Tony Pastor.' Published by H. De Marsan of New York City, date unknown.  

Article from the Tuesday Morning, January 20, 1835 edition of the New York Sun describing a prize fight in Weehawken: Agreeable to arrangements two notorious boxers accompanied by about two hundred select spectators, proceeded on Saturday last to…

This is a small black and red button with 'Weehawkin' (with an i instead of an e) and a white ribbon hanging down, undated. It's been suggested that this was a spirit button for Team Weehawken because of the colors, and despite the spelling.

Undated intaglio (engraved) postcard from Clifton Park, Weehawken.

This colored postcard's Weehawken connection can be found on the back... it was sent from town January 12, 1916.