RevolutionCrossroads/si_us_revolutionary_era_collections huggingface dataset:
1/2 Cent, United States, 1807
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1807
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.4 mm x 23.4 mm; 1/16 in x 29/32 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) 1/2 cent coin
United States, 1807
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty, draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1807
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF CENT / 1/200
1/2 Cent, United States, 1808
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1808
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: 0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
copper (overall metal)
Measurements: overall: 1.5 mm x 23.5 mm; 1/16 in x 15/16 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) 1/2 cent coin
United States, 1808
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty, draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1808
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF CENT / 1/200
1/2 Cent, United States, 1809
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1809
mint: United States Mint
designer: Reich, John
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.4 mm x 23.4 mm; 1/16 in x 29/32 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) 1/2 cent coin
United States, 1809
Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty with curled hair and headband. 13 stars around edge.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1809
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF CENT
1/2 Cent, United States, 1810
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1810
mint: United States Mint
designer: Reich, John
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.4 mm x 23.5 mm; 1/16 in x 15/16 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) 1/2 cent coin
United States, 1810
Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty with curled hair and headband. 13 stars around edge.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1810
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF CENT
1 Cent, United States, 1794
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1794
mint: United States Mint
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 2.4 mm x 27.7 mm; 3/32 in x 1 3/32 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
1 Cent, United States, 1795
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1795
mint: United States Mint
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.8 mm x 28 mm; 1/16 in x 1 3/32 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
1 Cent, United States, 1796
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1796
mint: United States Mint
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 2 mm x 28.5 mm; 3/32 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1796
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with cap and staff over her left shoulder.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1796
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
1 Cent, United States, 1799
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1799
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 2 mm x 28.2 mm; 3/32 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1799
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with flowing hair and draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1799
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
General Information: Plain edge.
1 Cent
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1798
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.9 mm x 28.4 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1798
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with flowing hair and draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1798
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
1 Cent, United States, 1797
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1797
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.8 mm x 28.2 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1797
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with flowing hair and draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1797
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
1 Cent, United States, 1800
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1800
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall material)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.8 mm x 29 mm; 1/16 in x 1 5/32 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1800
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with flowing hair and draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1800
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
1 Cent, United States, 1801
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1801
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.8 mm x 28.2 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1801
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with flowing hair and draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1801
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
1 Cent, United States, 1802
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1802
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.8 mm x 28.4 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1802
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with flowing hair and draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1802
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
1 Cent, United States, 1803
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1803
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.9 mm x 28.5 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1803
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with flowing hair and draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1803
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
1 Cent, United States, 1804
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1804
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.9 mm x 28.4 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1804
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with flowing hair and draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1804
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
1 Cent, United States, 1805
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1805
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: struck (overall production method)
copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
Measurements: overall: 1.8 mm x 28.2 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1805
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with flowing hair and draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1805
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
1 Cent, United States, 1806
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1806
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 2 mm x 28.3 mm; 3/32 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1806
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with flowing hair and draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1806
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
1 Cent, United States, 1807
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1807
mint: United States Mint
designer: Scot, Robert
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: 0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
copper (overall metal)
Measurements: overall: 1.9 mm x 28.5 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1807
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty with flowing hair and draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1807
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
1 Cent, United States, 1808
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1808
mint: United States Mint
designer: Reich, John
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.9 mm x 28.5 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1808
Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty with curled hair and wearing a headband. 13 stars along edge.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1808
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT
1 Cent, United States, 1809
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1809
mint: United States Mint
designer: Reich, John
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.8 mm x 28.4 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1809
Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty with curled hair and wearing a headband. 13 stars along edge.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1809
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT
1 Cent, United States, 1810
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1810
mint: United States Mint
designer: Reich, John
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 1.8 mm x 28.5 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/8 in
Credit line: Finn, Howard
Description (Brief): One (1) cent coin
United States, 1810
Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty with curled hair and wearing a headband. 13 stars along edge.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1810
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT
Hydrometer
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: hydrometer
Measurements: overall in container: 8 3/8 in x 1 9/16 in; 21.2725 cm x 3.96875 cm
Description: Elijah Southworth (1759-1834) was a New York watchmaker who, in 1812, began making silver hydrometers suitable for gauging spirituous liquors. This instrument had one weight, and a scale so contrived that the alcoholic strength could be read directly, but only at temperature of 60° F. By 1818, Southworth’s hydrometer had become the standard for merchantable proof in New York. In 1820, Southworth requested compensation from the state of New York, for having invented a hydrometer and served as a revolutionary soldier. In 1821, Southworth received a federal patent for his hydrometer. William T. Gendar produced Southworth hydrometers in the 1840s. This silver hydrometer with graduated stem is based on Southworth’s design.
Ref: <i>Southworth’s Patented Hydrometer</i> (broadside).
Harrison Hall, <i>The Distiller</i> (Philadelphia, 1818), p. 322.
“Hydrometer Improved,” [New York] <i>Evening Post</i> (Aug. 18, 1812), p. 3.
“Legislature of New-York, House of Assembly,” [New York] <i>Evening Post</i> (Feb. 28, 1820), p. 2.
William T. Gendar, “Sole Manufacturer of Southworth’s Patent Hydrometer,” ad in <i>The Cleveland Herald</i> (Sept. 25, 1848).
coin
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Coin
Date made: 1771
place made: United States: Southwest
place of issue: United States: Southwest
Physical Description: billon (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
cast (overall production method)
Measurements: overall:;
Credit line: Murrell, John
1 Cent Planchet, England or United States, about 1800
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: coin
planchet
date made: about 1800
place made: United States
place of issue: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements: overall: 28 mm; 1 3/32 in
Credit line: Bullowa, Catherine
Octant
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: octant
Date made: 1778
business owner: Condy, Benjamin
maker: Condy, Benjamin
Place Made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
brass (overall material)
glass (overall material)
ivory (overall material)
Measurements: average spatial: 7.9 cm x 42.1 cm x 51.8 cm; 3 1/8 in x 16 9/16 in x 20 3/8 in
overall: 4 1/2 in x 22 in x 19 1/2 in; 11.43 cm x 55.88 cm x 49.53 cm
Topics: American Revolution (1775-1783)
Description: An octant measures angles by bringing two images together—that of the sun, for instance, and the horizon—and was used primarily to determine latitude at sea. The form was described by John Hadley in London in 1731 and still in use in the early twentieth century.
This instrument was made during the American Revolution, and there are faint markings on the scale that may read "equality" and "justice." It has a mahogany frame and index arm, and ivory inset. The boxwood scale is graduated every 20 minutes from -5° to +95° and read by ivory vernier to single minutes of arc. There is also a back sight and a back horizon mirror for measuring angles greater than 90°. The radius is 17.75 inches. The "B. CONDY PHILADELPHIA 1778" inscription refers to the maker, Benjamin Condy (d. 1798).
10 Dollars
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Paper Money
obsolete paper money
Date made: 1808
date made: 1808-09-01
Place Made: United States: Connecticut, Derby
place of issue: United States: Connecticut, Derby
Physical Description: paper (overall materials)
Measurements: overall: 69 mm x 165 mm; 2 11/16 in x 6 1/2 in
Credit line: Richard S. Schlein
French Bagpipe
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bagpipe
date made: 18th century
place made: France
Physical Description: boxwood (overall material)
pewter (overall material)
animal skin (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
Measurements: bag: 19 in x 6 in; 48.26 cm x 15.24 cm
chanter: 22 1/4 in x 1 7/8 in; 56.515 cm x 4.7625 cm
long drone: 44 in x 2 1/2 in; 111.76 cm x 6.35 cm
small drone: 18 in x 1 1/2 in; 45.72 cm x 3.81 cm
Publisher: Densmore, Frances. Handbook of the Collection of Musical Instruments in the United States National Museum.
Topics: Musical instruments
Music
Description: This bagpipe was made by an unknown maker in France, 18th century. It is a mouth blown bagpipe, with skin bag with maroon cover. The stained boxwood pipes and stocks are ornamented with pewter fretwork. The conical chanter has a thumbhole, 7 fingerholes (the lowest repeated for either hand), and 2 vent holes. There is a double stock for chanter and bass drone. The small drone has separate stock and is carried over the shoulder.
field hand's call
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Field Hand's Call
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: metal (overall material)
black (overall color)
Measurements: overall: 27 in x 24 in x 1/2 in; 68.58 cm x 60.96 cm x 1.27 cm
Topics: Slavery
Slave Leg Irons
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Slave Leg Irons
irons, leg
Date made: 18th Century
Physical Description: metal, iron (overall material)
black (overall color)
Measurements: average spatial: 6 in x 36 in; x 15.24 cm x 91.44 cm
Topics: Slavery
document, broadside
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Document, Broadside
Date made: 1805
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
white (overall color)
black (overall color)
Measurements: average spatial: 12 in x 8 3/8 in; 30.48 cm x 21.2725 cm
nail
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Nail
Nail; Underwater
associated date: 1934
associated place: United States: New York, Valcour Island
Physical Description: metal, iron (overall material)
wrought (overall production method/technique)
Measurements: average spatial: 1 in x 4 1/8 in; x 2.54 cm x 10.4775 cm
Topics: Revolution and the New Nation
American Revolution (1775-1783)
nail
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Nail
Nail; Underwater
associated date: 1934
associated place: United States: New York, Valcour Island
Physical Description: metal, iron (overall material)
wrought (overall production method/technique)
Measurements: average spatial: 1 in x 6 1/4 in; x 2.54 cm x 15.875 cm
Topics: Revolution and the New Nation
American Revolution (1775-1783)
nail
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Nail
Nail; Underwater
associated date: 1934
associated place: United States: New York, Valcour Island
Physical Description: metal, iron (overall material)
wood (overall material)
wrought (overall production method/technique)
Measurements: average spatial: 4 in x 4 1/2 in; x 10.16 cm x 11.43 cm
Topics: Revolution and the New Nation
American Revolution (1775-1783)
langrage
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: langrage
Langrage?; Underwater
associated date: 1934
associated place: United States: New York, Valcour Island
Physical Description: metal, iron (overall material)
Measurements: average spatial: 1 1/2 in x 4 in; x 3.81 cm x 10.16 cm
Topics: Revolution and the New Nation
American Revolution (1775-1783)
shot
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Shot
Shot; Underwater
associated date: 1934
associated place: United States: New York, Valcour Island
Physical Description: metal, iron (overall material)
Measurements: average spatial: 1 in; x 2.54 cm
Topics: Revolution and the New Nation
American Revolution (1775-1783)
shot
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Shot
Shot; Underwater
associated date: 1934
associated place: United States: New York, Valcour Island
Physical Description: metal, iron (overall material)
Measurements: average spatial: 1 1/8 in; x 2.8575 cm
Topics: Revolution and the New Nation
American Revolution (1775-1783)
shot
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Shot
Shot; Underwater
associated date: 1934
associated place: United States: New York, Valcour Island
Physical Description: metal, iron (overall material)
Measurements: average spatial: 2.38 cm; x 15/16 in
Topics: Revolution and the New Nation
American Revolution (1775-1783)
shot
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Shot
Shot; Underwater
associated date: 1934
associated place: United States: New York, Valcour Island
Physical Description: metal, lead (overall material)
Measurements: average spatial: 3/4 in; x 1.905 cm
Topics: Revolution and the New Nation
American Revolution (1775-1783)
Shepherd with Lamb
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Figure
Date made: 18th century
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 20 cm x 13.4 cm x 6.5 cm; 7 7/8 in x 5 9/32 in x 2 9/16 in
Credit line: Stapleton Foundation of Latin American Colonial Art
Black Figure with Watering Jug
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Figure
Date made: 18th century
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 20 cm x 10.7 cm x 6.6 cm; 7 7/8 in x 4 7/32 in x 2 19/32 in
Credit line: Stapleton Foundation of Latin American Colonial Art
Angel
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Figure
Date made: 18th century
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 21.6 cm x 14.5 cm x 6.8 cm; 8 1/2 in x 5 23/32 in x 2 11/16 in
Credit line: Stapleton Foundation of Latin American Colonial Art
Angel
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Figure
Date made: 18th century
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 29.6 cm x 14 cm x 5 cm; 11 21/32 in x 5 1/2 in x 1 31/32 in
Credit line: Stapleton Foundation of Latin American Colonial Art
St. Francis Xavier
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Figure
Date made: 18th century
place made: Ecuador
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 27.5 cm x 12 cm x 8.4 cm; 10 13/16 in x 4 23/32 in x 3 5/16 in
Credit line: Stapleton Foundation of Latin American Colonial Art
candlestick
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Candlestick
Date made: 18th century
place made: Ecuador
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 143 cm x 83 cm; 56 5/16 in x 32 11/16 in
Credit line: Stapleton Foundation of Latin American Colonial Art