RevolutionCrossroads/si_us_revolutionary_era_collections huggingface dataset:
Esther Copp's Copybook
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: manuscript
copybooks
Pamphlet; Manuscript
date inscribed: 1793 - 1794
date paper made: 1792 - 1793
inscribed dates: 1793 - 1794
associated person: Copp, Esther
maker: Copp, Esther
place inscribed: United States: Connecticut, Stonington
place paper made: United States: Massachusetts, Sutton
place used: United States: Connecticut, Stonington
Physical Description: paper, laid (overall material)
ink (overall material)
thread (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 8 in x 6 3/8 in; 20.32 cm x 16.1925 cm
overall: 1/8 in x 6 1/2 in x 8 1/8 in; .3175 cm x 16.51 cm x 20.6375 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Brenton Copp
Topics: Education- girls
Copp Collection
Handwriting
Education
Schools
96314 Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good Love that which is good
Like the spring will soon be past. Esther Cope Like the spring will soon be past. Esther Cope
This image shows a heavily aged and stained piece of paper, likely a flyleaf or endpaper from an old book. The paper is discolored with various shades of brown and tan, and numerous dark spots and stains are visible. The text on the page is bleed-through from the reverse side, appearing in a cursive script. The phrase "Fear and love me" is repeated across the page, with "Fear" and "love" being more prominent. On the left margin, the phrase "I love you" is written vertically. There are also some faint, illegible markings and scribbles scattered across the surface.
Beauty is no longer amiable than while virtue adorns it Beauty is no longer amiable than while virtue adorns it Beauty is no longer amiable than while virtue adorns it
Invitation to Ball
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: sheet (paper)
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
Date made: 1808
originator (author or composer, etc.): Brown
recipient: Copp, Esther
originator (author, etc.): Brown
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 3 5/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 9.2075 cm x 6.35 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Brenton Copp
The Pleasure of Miss Mary & Esther Cope's Company is so- licited to attend a Ball at O. Yorks. on Thursday Evening next at 6 o'clock.
P. Brown. G. Trumbull Manager B. F. Babcock
27 Sept. 2 1808
DL*006857.01
Poem on May
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: manuscript
date made: 1799
associated date: 1799
owner: Copp Family
place made: United States: New England
place owned: United States: Connecticut, Stonington
Physical Description: ink (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 6 1/4 in x 8 in; 15.875 cm x 20.32 cm
Credit line: John Brenton Copp
["— Epitaph on May Sweet and lovely May is Come All nature now seems in the bloom Many fragrant Blossoms fair Upon the trees perfume the air Every anxious thought retire Let me nature's work admire Rich verdure spreading over the Field And a pleasing prospect yields The wise Creator's work we see Here displayed on every tree Behold the boughs that shade the bank On them the swallows light to drink Numerous songs they seem to raise Ever sounding forth their praise Ashford June 1799"
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Valentine verses
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: manuscript
date made: 1771-05-09
1797-04
associated date: 1797 04
owner: Copp Family
place made: United States: New England
place owned: United States: Connecticut, Stonington
Physical Description: ink (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7 1/4 in x 8 1/8 in; 18.415 cm x 20.6375 cm
Credit line: John Brenton Copp
April 14 1799
When I sleep I dream of the y not so what can it be
The ring is round it hath no end so is my love to you my friend
I chose you out of all the rest the reason was I loved you best
The roses are red the violets are blue The pinks are pretty and so be you
The roses are red the grass is green The days are fast  fast which we have seen
Nancy C Brown
Stonington
28810.6791.03.42
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20. 11 B 5-19-11 1-18-11 Stonington 7 May 1891
Letter to Mary Copp from Eliza Phelps
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1807-04-02
recipient: Copp, Mary Esther
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7 7/8 in x 12 1/2 in; 20.0025 cm x 31.75 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Brenton Copp
Topics: Copp Collection
Communications
Description: The Copp Collection contains a variety of household objects that the Copp family of Connecticut used from around 1700 until the mid-1800s. Part of the Puritan Great Migration from England to Boston, the family eventually made their home in New London County, Connecticut, where their textiles, clothes, utensils, ceramics, books, bibles, and letters provide a vivid picture of daily life. More of the collection from the Division of Home and Community Life can be viewed by searching accession number 28810.
Side Chair
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: chair, side
Chair; Furniture; Side
place made: United States: Pennsylvania, Lancaster
Physical Description: mahogany (chair material)
cedar, white (corner blocks material)
maple (slip seat frame material)
velvet, silk (upholstery, show covering material)
horsehair, curled (upholstery, stuffing material)
canvas, cotton (upholstery, bottom material)
jute (upholstery, webbing material)
Measurements: overall: 37 3/4 in x 20 7/8 in x 17 1/4 in; 95.885 cm x 53.0225 cm x 43.815 cm
overall: 38 in x 22 in x 16 in; 96.52 cm x 55.88 cm x 40.64 cm
Credit line: Gift of Wunsch-Americana Foundation
Topics: Furnishings
Sander
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: sander
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: United States
used: United States
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 3 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 8.89 cm x 8.89 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
[None None]
Stirring Spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon, stirring
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1/2 in x 16 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 1.27 cm x 41.91 cm x 6.35 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
[None None]
Wooden Spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 3/8 in x 10 1/2 in x 1 5/8 in; .9525 cm x 26.67 cm x 4.1275 cm
Wooden Ladle
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: ladle
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: United States
United States: New England
used: United States: New England
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 5/8 in x 4 1/8 in x 12 1/16 in; 4.1275 cm x 10.4775 cm x 30.63875 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
[None None]
Food Masher
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: stick, swizzle
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 11 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 28.575 cm x 3.81 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
[None None]
chair, side
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: chair, side
Chair; Furniture; Side; Windsor
bequest: Fetherson
Physical Description: wood (seat material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 90.5 cm x 55 cm; 35 5/8 in x 21 5/8 in
overall: 36 1/4 in x 21 in x 16 3/4 in; 92.075 cm x 53.34 cm x 42.545 cm
Credit line: Bequest of Edith H. Fetherston
Plate
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: plate
plate
date made: ca 1800-1815
1787-1815
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in; 1.27 cm x 21.59 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Single-reeded circular plate with flat well scored around perimeter; no foot ring. Underside struck once with the tombstone-shaped, eagle touch mark of Thomas Badger, above "BOSTON" in raised serif letters in a rectangle with scrolls below. One of three plates, DL*388308A-C; A-B are identical, C is slightly smaller in size and shows wear.
Maker is Thomas Badger (1764-1826) of Boston, MA; working 1787-1815.
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Bucket (Pail)
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bucket
date made: 1800 - 1850
place made: United States: New England
place used: United States: New England
place collected: United States: Massachusetts, Newbury
Physical Description: pine (staves material)
cedar (bottom material)
ash (handle; hoops material)
paint (exterior finish material)
Measurements: overall: 12 in x 14 1/8 in; 30.48 cm x 35.8775 cm
overall: 10 1/4 in x 13 1/2 in; 26.035 cm x 34.29 cm
Topics: Household Tools and Equipment
Daily Life
Wall Box
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: box, wall
Candle Box; Lighting Accessories
date made: 1780 - 1830
place made: United States: Massachusetts
Associated Place: United States: Massachusetts
Physical Description: pine (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 18 1/4 in x 14 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in; 46.355 cm x 36.83 cm x 21.59 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
[None None]
Cooking Fork
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: fork
date made: 1780 - 1830
place made: United States
place used: United States: New York, Newburgh
Physical Description: iron, wrought (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 in x 20 in x 2 1/4 in; 2.54 cm x 50.8 cm x 5.715 cm
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Daniel Gardner
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Long-handled fork with cylindrical shaft ending in a slightly downturned, flattened, shaped hanger with pierced oval; two, circular-section, curved tines have stirrup or rounded shoulders. No marks.
Mixing Paddle
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: stick, pudding
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1/2 in x 2 9/16 in x 14 3/4 in; 1.27 cm x 6.50875 cm x 37.465 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
[None None]
Spider Skillet
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: skillet
date made: ca 1780-1810
place made: United States
Physical Description: iron, cast (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 3 3/8 in x 7 3/4 in x 3 3/4 in; 8.5725 cm x 19.685 cm x 9.525 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Small skillet or spider on three, wide set, rounded triangular, splayed legs with a plain lip and an integral, tapered, D-section handle chamfered or notched beneath its square end; nearly vertical sides and rounded bottom. Hollow cast with single gate mark on bottom exterior. No additional marks.
[None None]
Wooden Spatula
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spatula
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 9/16 in x 2 1/16 in x 12 1/8 in; 1.42875 cm x 5.23875 cm x 30.7975 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
[None None]
Sharpening Stone
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: stone, sharpening
stone
date made: 1800 - 1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: stone (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 in x 11 1/8 in x 6 1/8 in; 2.54 cm x 28.2575 cm x 15.5575 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Large, flat, oval stone. No marks.
[None None]
Fireplace Bellows
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bellows
bellows
date made: 1790 - 1840
place made: United States
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
leather (overall material)
metal, iron (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 2 3/8 in x 22 3/8 in x 9 3/8 in; 6.0325 cm x 56.8325 cm x 23.8125 cm
Credit line: Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Household Tools and Equipment
Heating
Furnishings
[None None]
Tobacco Pipe Box
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: box, pipe, tobacco
date made: 1800 - 1900
place made: United States: New England
Physical Description: pine, white (overall material)
paint (exterior material)
Measurements: overall: 18 5/8 in x 6 7/8 in x 4 3/4 in; 47.3075 cm x 17.4625 cm x 12.065 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Tobacco Use
Furnishings
Smoking
[None None None]
Tankard
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tankard
date made: 1760 - 1800
place made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7 3/4 in x 6 5/8 in x 4 1/4 in; 19.685 cm x 16.8275 cm x 10.795 cm
Credit line: Bequest of Dr. Joseph H. Kler
Topics: Food habits
Beverages
Furnishings
Description: Double dome lid, plain bulbous or tulip-shape tankard having a drop-pierced chair-back thumbpiece with tongue-and-pip on its front and flared band at rim on a stepped cyma-molded circular base; quart size. Hollow, D-section, S-curve handle is engraved "S I" on the long, trefoil tongue-and-pip below the five-knuckle hinge and tapers to a hooded ball terminal; no strut. Touchmark at center of a pair of incised concentric circles inside bottom appears to be a crowned pair of birds standing facing inwards with "LO VE" at left and right inside a beaded circle.
Tankard
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tankard
date made: 1752 - 1785
maker: Bradford, Cornelius
place made: United States: New York, New York City
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7 in x 7 1/2 in x 5 in; 17.78 cm x 19.05 cm x 12.7 cm
Credit line: Bequest of Dr. Joseph H. Kler
Topics: Food habits
Beverages
Furnishings
Tankard
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tankard
Date made: 1775 - 1795
maker: Young, Peter
place made: United States: New York, New York City
United States: New York, Albany
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 6 7/8 in x 7 1/4 in x 5 in; 17.4625 cm x 18.415 cm x 12.7 cm
Credit line: Bequest of Dr. Joseph H. Kler
Topics: Food habits
Beverages
Furnishings
Dish
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: dish
Date made: 1775 - 1795
maker: Young, Peter
Young, Peter
lender: Kler, Joseph H.
place made: United States: New York, New York City
United States: New York, Albany
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 1/2 in x 13 1/2 in; 3.81 cm x 34.29 cm
Credit line: Bequest of Dr. Joseph H. Kler
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Single-reeded circular dish with deep, rounded booge and flat well; no foot ring. Underside of well struck twice with the tombstone-shaped crowned Tudor rose touchmark of Peter Young above four pseudo hallmarks (left to right): a right-facing lion rampant, four-petaled rose, right-facing standing bird, and raised serif letters "PY", all in squares; "IKK" engraved above bird. Good planishing marks on underside of booge.
knife, pocket
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: knife, pocket
cutlery
Knife; Cutlery; Folding?
date made: 18th century
Physical Description: steel (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 3/8 in x 5 7/8 in x 3/4 in; .9525 cm x 14.9225 cm x 1.905 cm
Credit line: Dr. George F. J. Colburn
Topics: American Revolution (1775-1783)
Corn Husker
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: husker, corn
date made: 1800- 1840
place made: United States
Physical Description: bone, whale (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 1/8 in x 4 1/4 in x 3/4 in; 2.8575 cm x 10.795 cm x 1.905 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
[None None None]
Inkwell
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: inkwell
date made: 1785 - 1825
place made: United States: New England
place used: United States: Connecticut
Physical Description: soapstone (container material)
pewter or lead (well cover material)
Measurements: overall: 2 1/8 in x 3 1/2 in; 5.3975 cm x 8.89 cm
overall: 2 in x 3 in; 5.08 cm x 7.62 cm
Topics: writing implements
Porringer
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: porringer
date made: 1770 - 1820
place made: United States: New England
place used: United States: New England
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7/8 in x 3 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 2.2225 cm x 9.525 cm x 6.985 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Food
Description: Diminutive basin-bowl porringer with narrow horizontal rim and flat bottom incised once around center inside; partial cast flower-type handle with tongued or linguiform bracket is pierced with 2 voids and has a raised foliate motif on top featuring an undulating stem with two leaves. Small sink hole from tinker's dam used to burn handle on to bowl. Faint turning marks on bottom underside.
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Plate
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: plate
plate
date made: ca 1782 - 1798
place made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 5/8 in x 8 3/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 21.2725 cm
Credit line: Gift of Gertrude D. Webster
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Single-reeded circular plate with curved rim and flat well scored once near booge; no foot ring. Underside of well struck twice with partial eagle touchmark of William Will above secondary mark "W/M. WILL / [PHI]LADE[LPHIA]" in raised roman letters in stacked reserves; scratched "CL" at center.
Maker is William Will (1742-1798) of Philadelphia, PA; w. 1764-1798. His father John Will (1696-1774), who emigrated from Neuwied, Germany, and worked in New York, 1752-1774, as well as his brothers Henry (worked in New York City and Albany, 1763-1793) and Philip (New York City and Philadelphia, 1763-1787), were also pewterers.
Plate
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: plate
plate
date made: after 1735
ca 1778
place made: United Kingdom: England, London
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in; 1.27 cm x 21.59 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Plain-rim circular plate with flat well scored around perimeter; no foot ring. Underside struck "M C / 1778" in incuse serif letters; a faint, partial touch or quality mark of "LONDON" in scrolled reserve above.
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Plate
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Charger
plate
plate
date made: ca 1800-1815
1787-1815
place made: United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1/2 in x 7 7/8 in; 1.27 cm x 20.0025 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Single-reeded circular plate with flat well scored around perimeter; no foot ring. Underside struck once with the tombstone-shaped, eagle touch mark of Thomas Badger, above "[B]OSTON" in raised serif letters in a rectangle with scrolls below. Remnants of torn masking tape on underside. Entire plate (including marks) crisp and clean, turning rings visible. One of three plates, DL*388308A-C.
Maker is Thomas Badger (1764-1826) of Boston, MA; working 1787-1815.
Porringer
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: porringer
date made: before 1825
1800 - 1825
place made: United States: New England
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 5/8 in x 6 1/2 in x 4 1/2 in; 4.1275 cm x 16.51 cm x 11.43 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Food
Description: Bellied-bowl porringer with angled rim and slightly domed bottom having a small circle stamped at center inside; cast four-hearts-and-crescent handle with triangular bracket. No marks. Small sections of linen mark faintly visible. Gutter and boss are well defined with crisp turning marks on bottom underside.
[None None]
Porringer
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: porringer
date made: 1770 - ca 1830
place made: United States: New England
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 1/4 in x 4 3/4 in x 3 3/8 in; 3.175 cm x 12.065 cm x 8.5725 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Bellied-bowl porringer with angled rim and bossed bottom incised once around gutter on inside and underside; cast four-hearts-and-crescent handle with triangular bracket. No touchmarks. Possible indistinct linen mark and sink hole from tinker's dam used to burn handle on to bowl. Faint turning marks on underside of boss.
[None None]
Butter Scoop
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: worker, butter
date made: 1800 - 1900
place made: United States
Physical Description: maple (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 9 3/4 in x 4 1/4 in x 4 in; 24.765 cm x 10.795 cm x 10.16 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Basin
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: basin
date made: 1800 - 1825
place made: United States
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 3 in x 14 1/4 in; 7.62 cm x 36.195 cm
rim width: 5/8 in; 1.5875 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Large basin or bowl with single-reeded rim, rounded tapering sides and flat bottom; no foot ring. No marks apparent.
[None None]
Piggin
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: piggin
date made: 1800 - 1850
place made: United States: Georgia, Columbia
place collected: United States: Georgia, Grovetown
place used: United States: Georgia, Columbia
Physical Description: softwood (probably cedar) (overall material)
iron (hoops; nails material)
Measurements: overall: 11 3/8 in x 9 3/8 in x 8 3/4 in; 28.8925 cm x 23.8125 cm x 22.225 cm
overall: 6 3/4 in x 8 5/8 in; 17.145 cm x 21.9075 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. Roland Steiner
Topics: Household Tools and Equipment
Food Processing
Daily Life
Ladle
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: ladle
date made: 1780 - 1820
place made: United States: New England
Physical Description: copper (bowl; rivets material)
iron, wrought (handle material)
Measurements: overall: 2 in x 10 1/8 in x 4 3/4 in; 5.08 cm x 25.7175 cm x 12.065 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Furnishings
Description: Short-handled ladle with raised circular bowl attached with four rivets to a horizontally bent handle flattened into a reverse-tapered end with circular hanger; rivets hammered on front and back. Centerpunch on bowl underside. No other marks.
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