RevolutionCrossroads/si_us_revolutionary_era_collections huggingface dataset:
Smoking Pipe
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: pipe
Pipe; Smoking Equipment
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: Europe
United States
purchased: United States: Ohio, Cleveland
Physical Description: wood (bowl material)
wood (stem material)
horn (mouthpiece material)
Measurements: overall, bowl: 2 in x 3 5/8 in x 2 5/8 in; 5.08 cm x 9.2075 cm x 6.6675 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: clay, meerschaum (stummel material)
wood, weichsel (stem material)
horn (ferrule material)
Measurements: overall: 2 3/8 in x 8 5/8 in x 2 1/4 in; 6.0325 cm x 21.90979 cm x 5.72072 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: United States: Florida
Physical Description: wood (bowl; stem material)
resin, amber (mouthpiece material)
Measurements: overall: 1 3/8 in x 7 1/2 in x 2 in; 3.4925 cm x 19.05 cm x 5.08 cm
Credit line: Gift of Leo Stoor
Topics: Clothing and dress
Tobacco Use
Dress accessories
Tourist trade
Souvenirs
Smoking
Pipe Bowl
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bowl, pipe
Pipe Bowl; Smoking Equipment
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: Europe
United States
purchased: United States: Ohio, Cleveland
Physical Description: wood, cherry (overall material)
glass (eyes material)
Measurements: overall: 3/4 in x 1 3/8 in x 2 in; 1.905 cm x 3.4925 cm x 5.08 cm
Credit line: Gift of Leo Stoor
Tobacco Pipe Bowl
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: bowl, pipe
Pipe Bowl; Smoking Equipment
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: Europe
United States
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 1/8 in x 1 9/16 in x 5 1/4 in; 2.8575 cm x 3.96875 cm x 13.335 cm
Credit line: Gift of Leo Stoor
Topics: Clothing and dress
Tobacco Use
Dress accessories
Smoking
Tobacco Pipe Stem
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: stem, pipe
Pipe Stem; Smoking Equipment
date made: 1800- 1900
place made: Europe
United States
Physical Description: horn (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 19 1/2 in x 2 in; x 49.53 cm x 5.08 cm
Credit line: Gift of Leo Stoor
Dress Sword
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: sword
date made: ca 1775
place used: United States: New England
Physical Description: brass (hilt material)
steel (blade material)
wood (grip material)
leather (scabbard material)
Measurements: overall-sword: 3 in x 33 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 7.62 cm x 85.09 cm x 8.89 cm
overall-sheath: 1 1/8 in x 19 in x 1 1/8 in; 2.8575 cm x 48.26 cm x 2.8575 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Brenton Copp
Topics: Copp Collection
Furnishings
Description: This small sword was owned by the Copp family of Stonington, Connecticut during the late half of the 18th century. The sword was likely owned as a dress sword, and the scabbard appears to be made from a bayonet sheath. The hilt has a wooden grip and a metal pommel and knuckle-guard.
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.
[None None]
Lard Tray
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: tray
date made: ca 1775
Physical Description: wood (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 1/4 in x 6 1/2 in x 4 in; 3.175 cm x 16.51 cm x 10.16 cm
Credit line: Gift of John Brenton Copp
Topics: Copp Collection
Furnishings
Description: This tray was owned by the Copp Family of Stonington, Connecticut during the 19th century. The shape of the tray indicates it may have been used for butter or lard.
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.
[None]
Slate
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: slate
date made: 1800 - 1870
Associated Date: 1897-09-21
owner: Copp Family
place made: United States: New England
place owned; place used: United States: Connecticut, Stonington
Physical Description: slate (writing surface material)
wood (frame material)
iron (nails material)
brass (thumbtacks material)
Measurements: overall: 10 1/4 in x 8 3/8 in x 1/2 in; 26.035 cm x 21.2725 cm x 1.27 cm
writing surface: 8 in x 6 1/8 in; 20.32 cm x 15.5575 cm
Credit line: John Brenton Copp
Topics: Copp Collection
Education
Writing
Schools
Description: This writing slate belonged to the Copp family of Stonington, Connecticut during the 19th century. Slate boards like this one were primarily owned for schooling, with student practicing writing on one side and arithmetic on the other. Slate boards and slate pencils were more economical than pencils, pens, and paper and were the most popular writing instrument for schoolchildren during the 19th century.
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.
[None 'col Beckwith + Gratfull Sept 21. 1899\nDL*006825.01']
Snuff Container and Dipper
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Box, Snuff
box, snuff
dipper, snuff
Box, Snuff; Smoking equipment
date made: 1800 - 1900
place made: United States: New England
Physical Description: horn, cow (container; dipper material)
wood (container and dipper bottoms material)
twine, jute (tie material)
Measurements: overall: 2 3/8 in x 4 in x 2 3/4 in; 6.0325 cm x 10.16 cm x 6.985 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Clothing and dress
Tobacco Use
Dress accessories
Smoking
[None None None]
Snuff Container and Spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: box, snuff
spoon, snuff
Box, Snuff; Smoking Equipment
date made: 1800 - 1900
engraved date: 1936
place made: United States: New England
Physical Description: horn, cow (container material)
wood (container bottom, cover material)
rawhide (container bottom, spacing material material)
brass (pins material)
bone (spoon material)
leather (laces material)
Measurements: overall, in storage: 1 3/4 in x 5 5/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 4.445 cm x 14.2875 cm x 6.35 cm
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
Topics: Clothing and dress
Tobacco Use
Dress accessories
Smoking
['DL*388623' None None]
Basin
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Basin
basin
date made: 18th century
ca 1775
user: Allen, Ethan
place made: United Kingdom: England
United States
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)
Measurements: rim width: 3/8 in; .9525 cm
overall: 2 in x 7 15/16 in; 5.08 cm x 20.16125 cm
Credit line: Adeline S. Johnson and Charles E. Johnson
Topics: Revolution and the New Nation
Food habits
Clothing and dress
Personal Hygiene
Dress accessories
American Revolution (1775-1783)
Food Culture
Furnishings
basket
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: basket
Physical Description: wood, splint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 5 7/8 in x 11 1/4 in x 7 1/2 in; 14.9225 cm x 28.575 cm x 19.05 cm
basket
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: basket
Physical Description: wood, splint (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 11 in x 10 1/8 in; 27.94 cm x 25.7175 cm
Tobacco Pipe
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: pipe
Pipe; Smoking Equipment
date made: ca 1720 - 1735
place made: United Kingdom: England
place excavated; place used: United States: Virginia, James City
Physical Description: clay (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1 in x 9 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 2.54 cm x 23.495 cm x 3.81 cm
Credit line: Gift of Colonial Williamsburg, Inc.
Topics: Tobacco Use
Smoking
Silver Box
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: box
date made: 1800- 1899
place made: United States
Physical Description: metal, gold (interior material)
metal, silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7/8 in x 3 in x 2 1/8 in; 2.2225 cm x 7.62 cm x 5.3975 cm
Credit line: Gift of Lucinda de Leftwich Templin, Ph.D., in memory of Ella Rice Templin
Stamp Box
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: box, stamp
date made: 1800- 1899
place made: United States
Physical Description: metal, silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 3/8 in x 1 5/8 in x 1 1/4 in; .9525 cm x 4.1275 cm x 3.175 cm
Credit line: Gift of Lucinda de Leftwich Templin, Ph.D., in memory of Ella Rice Templin
Silver Matchbox
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: matchbox
Match Box; Fire Making Apparatus
date made: 1800- 1899
place made: United States
place used: United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 1/2 in x 2 1/16 in x 1 1/2 in; 1.27 cm x 5.23875 cm x 3.81 cm
Credit line: Given by Josephine Boardman Crane to the Smithsonian Institution
Topics: Clothing and dress
Dress accessories
Smoking
spoon
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: spoon
flatware
spoons
date made: 1798
place made: United Kingdom: England, London
Physical Description: silver (overall material)
Measurements: overall; ??: 22.7 cm x 4.4 cm; 8 15/16 in x 1 3/4 in
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overall: 7/8 in x 9 in x 1 3/4 in; 2.2225 cm x 22.86 cm x 4.445 cm
Credit line: Beeton Allyn Corn, Jr. through Mrs. Beeton Allyn Corn
Gold Snuff Box
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: box, snuff
date made: 1798- 1809
place made: France
place used: United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description: metal, gold (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 3/4 in x 3 1/4 in x 2 5/8 in; 1.905 cm x 8.255 cm x 6.6675 cm
Credit line: Gift of Susan Brown Chase
Letter to Mary and Esther Copp from Samuel Copp
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Letter
letter
Letter; Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1806-09-22
originator (author or composer, etc.): Copp, Jr., Samuel
originator (author, etc.): Copp, Jr., Samuel
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 6 in x 4 in; 15.24 cm x 10.16 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.
Account of Journey to Ashford
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: Letter or Account
account
Letter; Letter or Account; Sheets (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1797-06-12
associated date: 1797 06 12
maker: Rathbone, Sarah
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7 in x 8 1/2 in; 17.78 cm x 21.59 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.
Letter, account of New York visit by Copp relative
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheets (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1792-04-07
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 6 5/8 in x 8 3/4 in; 16.8275 cm x 22.225 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.
Letter to Samuel Copp from William Copp
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1788-09-24
recipient: Copp, Jr., Samuel
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 5 1/2 in x 8 5/8 in; 13.97 cm x 21.9075 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.
Letter to Esther Copp from Sarah Rathbone
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1797-08-10
originator (author or composer, etc.): Rathbone, Sarah
recipient: Copp, Esther
originator (author, etc.): Rathbone, Sarah
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 8 1/2 in x 13 1/4 in; 21.59 cm x 33.655 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.
Letter to Esther Copp from Nancy (Ann) Copp
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1800 - 1802
originator (author or composer, etc.): Copp, Nancy
recipient: Copp, Esther
originator (author, etc.): Copp, Nancy
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 6 7/8 in x 11 1/2 in; 17.45742 cm x 29.21 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.
Letter to her family from Esther Copp
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1800-03-02
recipient: Copp, Esther
maker: Copp, Esther
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7 7/8 in x 12 5/8 in; 20.0025 cm x 32.0675 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.
Letter to Miss Esther Copp from Ann Copp
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1800-10-19
recipient: Copp, Esther
maker: Copp, Nancy
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 6 3/8 in x 8 in; 16.1925 cm x 20.32 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.
Letter to Esther Copp from Maria Barber
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1800 - 1802
recipient: Copp, Esther
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 6 1/2 in x 8 in; 16.51 cm x 20.32 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.
Letter to Esther Copp from Nancy Copp
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1800-12-28
recipient: Copp, Esther
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7 3/4 in x 9 3/8 in; 19.685 cm x 23.8125 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.
Letter to Esther Copp from aunt Esther Copp
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1800-12-28
recipient: Copp, Esther
maker: Copp, Esther
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 7 3/4 in x 8 3/8 in; 19.685 cm x 21.2725 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.
Letter to Esther Copp from Samuel Copp
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1800-12-29
originator (author or composer, etc.): Copp, Jr., Samuel
recipient: Copp, Esther
originator (author, etc.): Copp, Jr., Samuel
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 3 3/4 in x 8 in; 9.525 cm x 20.32 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.
Letter to Mrs. Esinis Chesebrough from Esther Copp
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1801-05-24
originator (author or composer, etc.): Copp, Esther
originator (author, etc.): Copp, Esther
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 4 1/4 in x 7 3/4 in; 10.795 cm x 19.685 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.
Letter to "Dear Sister" from Mercy Brown
Collection: National Museum of American History
Object type: letter
Sheet (Paper); Manuscript
date made: 1796-11-04
Physical Description: paper (overall material)
Measurements: overall: 8 in x 12 3/4 in; 20.32 cm x 32.385 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.