RevolutionCrossroads/si_us_revolutionary_era_collections huggingface dataset:
Pistol Tinderbox
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tinderbox
Tinder Pistol; Fire Making Apparatus
date made: ca 1800
place made: United Kingdom: England
Physical Description: brass (tinderbox; boxlock plates; front support material)
iron (firing mechanism; trigger guard material)
walnut (grip material)
flint (gunflint material)
leather (flint pad material)
Measurements: overall: 3 3/4 in x 5 3/8 in x 2 1/4 in; 9.525 cm x 13.6525 cm x 5.715 cm
Credit line: Gift of Virginia W. Hillyer
Pistol Tinderbox
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tinderbox
tinderbox, pistol
Tinder Pistol; Fire Making Apparatus
date made: 1750
1780 - 1800
place made: United Kingdom: England, London
place acquired: United Kingdom: England, Winchester
Physical Description: brass (boxlock plates; tinder compartment; barrel; candle arm material)
iron (firing mechanism; trigger guard; hinged lid on barrel material)
walnut (grip material)
Measurements: overall: 2 1/8 in x 7 1/2 in x 3 in; 5.3975 cm x 19.05 cm x 7.62 cm
Credit line: Gift of Virginia W. Hillyer
Fireplace Bellows
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bellows
bellows
date made: 1800 - 1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
leather (overall material)
metal, brass (overall material)
metal, iron (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 3 1/8 in x 17 3/4 in x 8 in; 7.9375 cm x 45.085 cm x 20.32 cm
Credit line: Bequest of the Misses Long
Topics: Furnishings
cradle
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Cradle
Cradle; Doll Furnishings; Toys
date made: 1808
used: United States: New York, Oyster Bay
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 22.5 cm x 37 cm; 8 27/32 in x 14 9/16 in
Credit line: Gift of Frances Roome Powers
Topics: Toys
Dolls
Cigar Holder
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: holder, cigar
Holder, Cigar; Smoking Equipment
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: Europe
United States
Physical Description: resin, amber (stem material)
clay, meerschaum (bowl material)
clay, meerschaum (shank material)
Measurements: overall, stem: 2 1/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 3/4 in; 5.3975 cm x 6.6675 cm x 1.905 cm
overall, bowl: 3/4 in x 7/8 in; x 1.905 cm x 2.2225 cm
overall, mouthpiece: 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in x 3/8 in; 1.27 cm x 3.81 cm x .9525 cm
Credit line: Gift of Leo Stoor
Smoking Pipe
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: pipe
Pipe; Smoking Equipment
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: Europe
United States
Physical Description: resin, amber (stem material)
clay, meerschaum (stummel material)
metal, silver (ferrule material)
Measurements: overall: 1 1/4 in x 5 7/8 in x 2 in; 3.175 cm x 14.9225 cm x 5.08 cm
Credit line: Gift of Leo Stoor
Smoking Pipe
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: pipe
Pipe; Smoking Equipment
date made: 1800 - 1900
date purchased: 1950-04-17
place bowl made: Europe
place stem made: United States
place purchased: United States: Ohio, Cleveland
Physical Description: clay, meerschaum (stummel material)
amber (stem material)
Measurements: overall: 1 3/4 in x 6 5/8 in x 2 3/8 in; 4.445 cm x 16.8275 cm x 6.0325 cm
Credit line: Gift of Leo Stoor
Beam Balance
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: beam balance
scale
date made: 1800 - 1830
place made: United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description: iron, wrought (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 1/2 in x 20 1/8 in x 7 1/4 in; 3.81 cm x 51.1175 cm x 18.415 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Equal-arm beam balance with a round-shouldered, pierced suspension clevis having a lower clevis and tapered pointer topped by tiered conical finials, and flat, beveled-edge arms terminating in pierced crook ends. Reverse-cyma filework on underside at fulcrum and stamped bands midway on arms. Both arms struck incuse on both sides with "I.EDWARDS" at left and "NEW.YORK" at right, all in roman letters. Beam only; no hooks or pans.
Casting Tree of Jaw Harps
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: harp, jaw
pattern tree
date made: 1800 - 1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: brass (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 5/8 in x 13 1/2 in x 7 5/8 in; 4.1275 cm x 34.29 cm x 19.3675 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Cast pattern "tree" or cluster of eight jaw harp frames of different sizes and shapes, including a heart shape and a guitar or violin shape. Circular sprue at one end; four gates on both sides of runner. Condition when removed from mold; unfiled edges and rough finish. No marks.
Button Mold
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: mold, button
date made: ca 1780 - 1800
place made: United States
Physical Description: brass (mold material)
iron (hinge plate; hinge pins; clasp material)
wood (handle material)
Measurements: overall: 7/8 in x 7 1/2 in x 1 5/8 in; 2.2225 cm x 19.05 cm x 4.1275 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Three-part, folding or "V" pattern gang mold for four different flat buttons, a small circular button with floral sprig, a small octagonal button with eight-petaled rosette, and two large octagonal buttons, one with a four-petaled rosette at center and the other with a pinwheel and eight drops. Small iron plate and two peened pins at top and small iron clasp at bottom. No marks.
Ladle
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: ladle
date made: 1795 - 1820
place made: United States: Vermont, Springfield
United States: Massachusetts, Beverly
Physical Description: brass (bowl; handle material)
copper (rivets material)
leather (cord material)
Measurements: overall: 2 1/8 in x 12 in x 4 in; 5.3975 cm x 30.48 cm x 10.16 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Ladle with raised circular bowl attached by three small rivets to a slender, faceted, downturned handle flattened into a flared and pointed end with pierced hole; all rivets domed on front and flat on back. Back of handle struck "R.LEE" in raised roman letters in a scalloped rectangle. Leather cord looped through handle.
Attributed to Richard Lee Jr. (1775–circa 1858), who worked in Springfield, VT, 1795-1815, and Beverly, MA, 1816-1820. Lee Jr. was the son of Richard Lee Sr. (1747–1823), an itinerant pewterer who worked in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Springfield, VT, between 1773 and 1823. Lee Sr. is believed to have sold brass and pewter made by his son and both Lees are thought to have used the same marks, making it difficult to attribute pieces to the father or son.
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Ladle
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: ladle
date made: 1795 - 1820
place made: United States: Vermont, Springfield
United States: Massachusetts, Beverly
Physical Description: brass (bowl; handle; rivets material)
Measurements: overall: 2 3/8 in x 11 1/4 in x 4 in; 6.0325 cm x 28.575 cm x 10.16 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Ladle with raised circular bowl attached with three small rivets to a slender, faceted, downturned handle flattened into a flared and pointed end with pierced hole; all rivets domed on front and flat on back. Back of handle struck "R.LEE" in raised roman letters in a scalloped rectangle.
Attributed to Richard Lee Jr. (1775-c. 1858), who worked in Springfield, VT, 1795-1815, and Beverly, MA, 1816-1820. Lee Jr. was the son of Richard Lee Sr. (1747-1823), an itinerant pewterer who worked in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Springfield, VT, between 1773 and 1823. Lee Sr. is believed to have sold brass and pewter made by his son and both Lees are thought to have used the same marks, making it difficult to attribute pieces to the father or son.
Ladle
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: ladle
date made: 1790 - 1805
place made: United States: Connecticut
Physical Description: brass (bowl; handle material)
copper (rivets material)
Measurements: overall: 2 3/4 in x 13 5/8 in x 4 3/4 in; 6.985 cm x 34.6075 cm x 12.065 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Ladle with raised circular bowl attached with two rivets to a slender, cylindrical, downturned handle flattened into a reverse-tapered end with circular hanger; both rivets hammered flat on front and back. Back of handle struck "PITKIN" in raised roman letters in a rectangle.
Skimmer
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: skimmer
date made: 1795 - 1820
place made: United States: Vermont, Springfield
United States: Massachusetts, Beverly
Physical Description: brass (bowl; handle material)
copper (rivets material)
Measurements: overall: 2 5/8 in x 14 1/2 in x 5 1/4 in; 6.6675 cm x 36.83 cm x 13.335 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Large, shallow, circular skimmer attached with three rivets to a slender, faceted, slightly downturned handle flattened into a flared and pointed end with pierced hole; all rivets domed on front and flat on back. Bowl is perforated with small holes arranged into a circle with eight straight radiating arms around the center rivet. Back of handle struck "R.LEE" in raised roman letters in a scalloped rectangle.
Attributed to Richard Lee Jr. (1775–c. 1858), who worked in Springfield, VT, 1795-1815, and Beverly, MA, 1816-1820. Lee Jr. was the son of Richard Lee Sr. (1747–1823), an itinerant pewterer who worked in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Springfield, VT, between 1773 and 1823. Lee Sr. is believed to have sold brass and pewter made by his son and both Lees are thought to have used the same marks, making it difficult to attribute pieces to the father or son.
Skimmer
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: skimmer
date made: 1795 - 1820
place made: United States: Vermont, Springfield
United States: Massachusetts, Beverly
Physical Description: brass (bowl; handle; two rivets material)
copper (one rivet material)
Measurements: overall: 2 in x 15 3/4 in x 5 5/8 in; 5.08 cm x 40.005 cm x 14.2875 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Large, shallow, circular skimmer attached with one copper and two brass rivets to a slender, faceted, slightly downturned handle flattened into a flared and pointed end with pierced hole; all rivets flat on front and back. Bowl is perforated with small holes arranged into a circle with eight straight radiating arms around the center rivet. Back of handle struck "R.LEE" in raised roman letters in a scalloped rectangle.
Attributed to Richard Lee Jr. (1775–c. 1858), who worked in Springfield, VT, 1795-1815, and Beverly, MA, 1816-1820. Lee Jr. was the son of Richard Lee Sr. (1747–1823), an itinerant pewterer who worked in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Springfield, VT, between 1773 and 1823. Lee Sr. is believed to have sold brass and pewter made by his son and both Lees are thought to have used the same marks, making it difficult to attribute pieces to the father or son.
Skimmer
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: skimmer
date made: 1795 - 1820
place made: United States: Vermont, Springfield
United States: Massachusetts, Beverly
Physical Description: brass (bowl; handle material)
copper (rivets material)
Measurements: overall: 3 in x 15 in x 5 3/8 in; 7.62 cm x 38.1 cm x 13.6525 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Large, shallow, circular skimmer attached with three rivets to a slender, faceted, slightly downturned handle flattened into a flared and pointed end with pierced hole; all rivets domed on front and flat on back. Bowl is perforated with small holes arranged into a circle with eight straight radiating arms around the center rivet. Back of handle struck "R.LEE" in raised roman letters in a scalloped rectangle.
Attributed to Richard Lee Jr. (1775–c. 1858), who worked in Springfield, VT, 1795-1815, and Beverly, MA, 1816-1820. Lee Jr. was the son of Richard Lee Sr. (1747–1823), an itinerant pewterer who worked in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Springfield, VT, between 1773 and 1823. Lee Sr. is believed to have sold brass and pewter made by his son and both Lees are thought to have used the same marks, making it difficult to attribute pieces to the father or son.
Skimmer
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: skimmer
date made: 1800 - 1830
place made: United States: Connecticut
United States: New York
Physical Description: brass (bowl; handle; rivets material)
Measurements: overall: 3 3/8 in x 17 in x 5 3/8 in; 8.5725 cm x 43.18 cm x 13.6525 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Large, shallow, circular skimmer attached with three rivets to a slender, cylindrical, downturned handle flattened into a flared and pointed end with pierced hole. Bowl is perforated with small holes arranged into a circle around the center rivet with eight straight radiating arms and groups of four holes between them; turning marks visible on front and back of bowl. Front of handle struck incuse above hanging hole "W.BARTON" in roman letters.
Skimmer 1978.0939.006 and ladle 1978.0939.011 appear to be a pair. Both were possibly made by William Barton (1762-1849), who established foundries for making horse and sleigh bells in East Hampton, CT, in 1808, and in Cairo, NY, in 1826.
Horn
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: horn
horn
date made: 1800 - 1850
place made: United States
Physical Description: copper (overall material)
brass (rim material)
Measurements: overall: 1 3/4 in x 10 1/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 4.445 cm x 26.035 cm x 4.445 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Small, slightly curved horn with applied mouthpiece and brass rim at bell. Single seam along length. No marks.
Ladle
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: ladle
date made: 1790 - 1800
place made: United States: Pennsylvania
Physical Description: copper (bowl; rivets; panel material)
iron, wrought (handle material)
Measurements: overall: 4 1/4 in x 22 in x 7 3/8 in; 10.795 cm x 55.88 cm x 18.7325 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Ladle with large, shallow, raised circular bowl or pan attached with four rivets to a straight handle with square shoulders, faceted center section and reverse-tapered upper half ending in a back-bent, scrolled-tip hook; handle front inset with a rectangular piece of copper engraved "AL jun:" in flecked and lowercase roman script. Rivets are hammered flat on front and domed on back. Centerpunch inside bowl. No other marks.
Ladle
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: ladle
date made: 1800 - 1830
place made: United States: Connecticut
United States: New York
Physical Description: copper (bowl; handle; rivets material)
Measurements: overall: 4 3/8 in x 15 in x 4 1/4 in; 11.1125 cm x 38.1 cm x 10.795 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Paul Remensnyder
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Ladle with circular bowl attached with three rivets to a slender, cylindrical handle flattened into an almost vertical, flared and pointed end with pierced hole; turning and chatter marks visible on front and back of bowl. Front of handle struck incuse above hanging hole "W.BARTON" in roman letters.
Skimmer 1978.0939.006 and ladle 1978.0939.011 appear to be a pair. Both were possibly made by William Barton (1762-1849), who established foundries for making horse and sleigh bells in East Hampton, CT, in 1808, and in Cairo, NY, in 1826.
Ladle
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: ladle
date made: 1800 - 1850
place made: United States: Pennsylvania
United States: Maryland
Physical Description: brass (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 3/4 in x 7 5/8 in x 4 7/8 in; 4.445 cm x 19.3675 cm x 12.3825 cm
Credit line: Anonymous Gift
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Ladle with raised circular bowl and slender cylindrical handle flattened along its upper half and ending in a counterclockwise loop. Made as a single piece. Spot hammer or planishing marks visible on bowl; centerpunch inside. No marks.
Tea Canister
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: canister
canister, tea
date made: 1800 - 1900
place made: Europe
Physical Description: iron (overall material)
tin (overall material)
paint (exterior decoration material)
tea (contents material)
Measurements: overall: 4 3/8 in x 3 3/8 in x 2 3/8 in; 11.1125 cm x 8.5725 cm x 6.0325 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Oblong hexagonal canister or caddy with crystallized, metallic gold finish; circular opening. Friction-fit cover, container and collar have soft-soldered lapped seams; slightly rounded, overhanging cover top, flat shoulder and projecting flat bottom have folded edges. No marks. Loose tea inside.
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Alms Box (Collection Box)
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: box, alms
date made: 1800-1840
place made: United States
Physical Description: iron (overall material)
tin (overall material)
paint (exterior material)
wire, iron (rims material)
Measurements: overall: 2 3/4 in x 5 1/8 in x 3 5/8 in; 6.985 cm x 13.0175 cm x 9.2075 cm
Credit line: Gift of Kenneth E. Jewett
Topics: Philanthropy
Charity
Description: <p>Rectangular box with built-in coin slot at center of the flat lid; scrolled hasp lock on front and two hinges at back. Lid is made of one piece with wire-rolled rim. Box is made of five pieces with soft-soldered, folded edges; top edge of front and sides are folded down with a wire bead below. Traces of flaking black paint on exterior. Tinned interior. No marks. Box and padlock DL*245425.0078-.0079 were used together.</p>
<p>Collection boxes have been used for centuries to solicit money for religious institutions and charities. Even those with little to spare might contribute coins anonymously to a strategically placed box. Unfamiliar in some American communities in the 1700s, these boxes became more commonly used in the United States in the 1800s.</p>
Box or Trunk
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: trunk
date made: 1800-1840
place made: United States: Connecticut
Physical Description: iron (overall material)
tin (overall material)
iron wire (rims; handle material)
asphaltum (exterior decoration material)
paint (exterior decoration material)
Measurements: overall: 3 1/4 in x 6 1/2 in x 3 in; 8.255 cm x 16.51 cm x 7.62 cm
Credit line: Gift of Kenneth E. Jewett
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Japanned, dome-top trunk or lidded box with a scrolled hasp lock on front, a circular wire ring handle on top, and two hinges at back. Box front is painted with pairs of right-facing, alternating, red and yellow leaflets, and on the sides with two, yellow-bordered, red swags with yellow brushwork at center. Lid has yellow X-shape brushwork around handle and sprays in top corners; yellow penciling on lid top and all sides except back. Three-piece lid has a wire-rolled front rim and three folded edges. Three-piece box has a flat bottom and a top edge folded with wire bead below. Tinned interior. No marks.
The painted decoration on this box combines a lid design seen on trunks attributed to the Upson Tinshop of Marion (Southington), CT, circa 1773-1837, with a brushwork band used on the front of a trunk attributed to the Connecticut Filley Tinshop of Bloomfield, CT, circa 1800-1837.
Roaster
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: roaster
toaster
date made: 1800 - 1850
place made: United States
Physical Description: sheet iron (pan material)
iron, wrought (frame; handle material)
Measurements: overall: 7 in x 15 in x 12 1/2 in; 17.78 cm x 38.1 cm x 31.75 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Adjustable, shallow, three-sided pan mounted to an L-shaped, wrought-iron frame with two large hooks on its vertical side for hanging over a fireplace fender. The T-shaped handle fits through a slot in the horizontal side of the frame and has ends that loop around it; pulling and pushing the handle slides the pan backward and forward on the frame. A hinged, skewer-shaped piece attached to the back of the pan's flat side fits in holes in the handle so it can be propped up to different angles. Folded and riveted construction. No marks.
Could be used for roasting or toasting.
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Roaster
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: roaster
date made: 1800-1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: iron (overall material)
tin (overall material)
iron wire (rims; hooks material)
Measurements: overall: 8 3/4 in x 11 3/4 in x 7 1/4 in; 22.225 cm x 29.845 cm x 18.415 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Bird or small fowl roaster with six hinged wire hooks (one pair over two pairs) inside the reflector and a vertical, tapered, C-shaped strap handle with scrolled lower terminal on the outside that allows it to stand upright. Made from two pieces joined by a folded seam, then cut and folded at a right angle at bottom to create a drip pan and at a shallow or obtuse angle at top to reflect heat. Continuous wire-rolled rim; handle fastened by bent ends of its wire edges. No marks.
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Roaster
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: roaster
date made: 1800-1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: iron (overall material)
tin (overall material)
iron wire (rims; hooks material)
Measurements: overall: 9 in x 11 1/2 in x 7 in; 22.86 cm x 29.21 cm x 17.78 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Bird or small fowl roaster with six hinged wire hooks (one pair over two pairs) inside the reflector and a vertical, tapered, C-shaped strap handle with scrolled lower terminal on the outside that allows it to stand upright. Made from two pieces joined by a folded seam, then cut and folded at a right angle at bottom to create a drip pan and at a shallow or obtuse angle at top to reflect heat. Continuous wire-rolled rim; handle fastened by bent ends of its wire edges. No marks.
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Sulfur Burner
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: burner, sulfur
date made: 1800-1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: iron (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 2 7/8 in x 6 1/4 in x 5 in; 7.3025 cm x 15.875 cm x 12.7 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Small, chevron or broad V-shaped pan with a punchwork-decorated cover enclosing one half of its top and a damaged handle socket riveted to one side. Cover design features five holly-leaf shapes and four pointed ovals bordered by circles. Pan is made of one piece, cut, folded and fastened by a domed rivet at front center. Cover edges are folded over pan to secure in place. No marks.
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box
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: box
date made: after 1798
place made: United States
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
iron (nails material)
Measurements: overall: 9 7/8 in x 18 5/8 in x 14 1/4 in; 25.0825 cm x 47.3075 cm x 36.195 cm
Credit line: Gift of George Watson