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Canister

Canister

Object/Artifact

Blown jar with pontil scar with tin-coated, japanned, sheet iron cover. Reproduction label reads: Allspice. Filled with allspice.

Canister

Canister

Object/Artifact

Blown jar with pontil scar with tin-coated, japanned, sheet iron cover. Reproduction label reads: Allspice. Filled with allspice.

Canister

Canister

Object/Artifact

Blown jar with pontil scar with tin-coated, japanned, sheet iron cover. Reproduction label reads: Mustard Seeds. Filled with mustard seeds.

Canister

Canister

Object/Artifact

Canister. Straight sides with tin cover and pontil mark. Reproduction label on front reads "Caraway Seeds". Filled with caraway seeds.

Canister

Canister

Object/Artifact

Tin canister with handle lid and handwritten label with the word "Alum".

Canister

Canister

Object/Artifact

Tin canister with handle lid and hand written label with the word "Madder Root".

Canister Shot

Canister Shot

Object/Artifact

1.5 inch canister shot. Small lead balls were packed tightly into a canister and fired from a cannon. When fired, the canister disintegrates and its shards and projectiles spread out causing a wide swath of destruction similar to a shotgun.

Canteen

Canteen

Object/Artifact

One narrow wooden canteen made with horizontal wooden staves and two thick wooden bands. Each side is filled with a single panel of wood. The opening is a higher stave or piece of wood that makes it even with the bands on either side. The hole is small and round, with no plug or cork remaining. One side has a "k" carved into it and the other has two carvings. One is either "E x E" or "E x L" and the other is an "I" or an "L." All of these letters have a small line across the middle of the upright part of the letter. On either side of the opening is leather fragments and rusty nails, where the handle once was. It is unfinished.

Canteen

Canteen

Object/Artifact

One wooden canteen, painted red. The wooden staves are wide and horizontal, with two wooden bands on each end to secure the single panel wood sides to the body. The opening has a surround of thicker wood, with a central hole bored through. There is no plug or cork and no evidence of a hanging strap.

Canteen

Canteen

Object/Artifact

Canteen with oak staves and paired iron banding. Oval shape with iron spigot on top. Linked chain carrying strap with much wear to links. Remains of paint on the flat wood panels on each side.

Carbine Cartridge Box

Carbine Cartridge Box

Object/Artifact

One leather Federal issue Civil War carbine cartridge box made by J. Davy & Co. in Newark, NJ. Front of leather case lifts to reveal a second flap opening to a compartment where the cartridges were kept. Most likely there was a wood or tin insert to hold them. A third flap opens to a shallow flat compartment that closes with a small leather tab. On the front of the case another leather tab is used to secure it to a brass knob on the bottom. There are two loops on the back that could be secured to a belt and two buckles that could attach to a strap. A horizontal strap is also attached.

Carbine Cartridge Box

Carbine Cartridge Box

Object/Artifact

One leather Federal issued Civil War .58 caliber carbine cartridge box, Model 1855 made by S. Young & Co. In Newark, NJ. Front of leather case has a brass "US" cartridge box plate. Under the large outer flap the interior has a second flap over the main compartment which still has the original tin insert inside. A third flap with a leather tab secures a flat pocket on the side. The exterior flap can be secured by a leather tab that a brass stud fits through. There are two straps on the back to secure the box to a belt. There are also two buckles for a shoulder strap. Has a very faint R. White inspector mark on the front.

Carpenter's Pliers

Carpenter's Pliers

Object/Artifact

Hand forged carpenter's pliers. Found in the blacksmith box owned by JT Caley. Possibly used as horse shoe removers and horse hoof cutters.

Carpet

Carpet

Object/Artifact

Ingrain carpet 4 widths sewn together.

Carpet

Carpet

Object/Artifact

Carpet in a checked pattern in blue / brown / gold / green / brown / tan. Copied from period carpet #75.156 by GCV&M weavers.

Carpet

Carpet

Object/Artifact

Brown, green and natural colors with small cluster of flowers enclosed within scrolls surrounded by single flower.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Black and natural floral and leaf design on green ground.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Large floral design superimposed on an overall geometric background in natural, gold and pink. Woven on a loom.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Green with natural and gold threads. Small floral and leaf design. "Begilow" carpet roller at one end.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Green, natural and brown leaf design on a small geometric ground.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Black geometric design on red, green, orange, natural and yellow horizontal stripes.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Small all-over leaf pattern in red and brown on a gold ground. Two pieces sewn together plus one scrap.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Alternating stripes of red, green and black. Round leaf and floral design on red and black with geometric on green. Woven on a loom.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Orange and natural shield outlined in brown on a green ground.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Green ground with red and gold geometric pattern.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Large, ingrain, gold and natural design framed with a red stripe alternating flowers and geometrics.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Large single flower with leaves in colors of green, natural and orange.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Light and dark green 2 1/2" squares scattered with flowers.

Carpet

Carpet

Woven Textile

Double woven red and green geometric pattern with arabesques with original braid.

Carpet

Carpet

Object/Artifact

Strip Carpet. Made of four strips in blue, rose, black, green, orange, white, yellow and brown.

Carpetbag

Carpetbag

Object/Artifact

One large handmade carpetbag made of red fabric with a large black and cream floral pattern. The bottom has a rectangular board and five brass knobs to protect the bottom of the bag. The handles are a reddish-brown leather with white stiching and copper rivets. The locking mechanism is brass and there is a decorative escutcheon with concentric circles and half moon engravings. A brass key is with the bag. The lining is natural canvas with one pocket on the back side and two small pockets on the front side. There is a label sewn to the front pocket with the name of the company and their contact information. This is a replica of an 1860s bag.

Carpetbag

Carpetbag

Object/Artifact

One small handmade carpetbag made of blue fabric with a large black and cream floral pattern. The bottom has a rectangular board and five brass knobs to protect the bottom of the bag. The handles are a reddish-brown leather with white stiching and copper rivets. The locking mechanism is brass and there is a decorative escutcheon with concentric circles and half moon engravings. A brass key is with the bag. The lining is natural canvas with one pocket on the back side and two small pockets on the front side. There is a label sewn to the front pocket with the name of the company and their contact information. This is a replica of an 1860s bag.

Cartridge Box

Cartridge Box

Object/Artifact

Leather Civil War cartridge box. The flap is secured with a leather tab and a brass stud. The back has two leather loops to attach the box to a belt.

Carving Fork

Carving Fork

Object/Artifact

Two-tined wrought iron fork with hanging ring.

Carving Set

Carving Set

Object/Artifact

Carving set. Steel blade and bone handle on knife. Two-tine steel fork with bone handle.

Cashbox

Cashbox

Object/Artifact

Cash box. Grained box with compartmented drawer on one end with four concave circular hollows.

Cat Figurine

Cat Figurine

Object/Artifact

Staffordshire cat figurine of a black and white cat with green eyes and a gold bow around its neck. Eyes are made of glass and set into the figurine. It has small red marks on its nose and comes with a matching figurine (2019.02.113).

Cat Figurine

Cat Figurine

Object/Artifact

Staffordshire cat figurine. Black and white cat with green eyes and a gold bow around its neck. Three small red lines on the bottom of the figurine. Comes with a matching figurine (2019.02.112).

Centennial Exposition Card

Centennial Exposition Card

Object/Artifact

One Centennial Exposition commemorative card (officially titled the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine). The card card features the Art Gallery. "Art Gallery / International Exhibition / Length, 365 ft. Width, 210 ft. Area, Acres, 1.75." Produced as a souvenir by "M. Burt, Cleveland, O. Mfr."

Centennial Exposition Card

Centennial Exposition Card

Object/Artifact

One Centennial Exposition commemorative card (officially titled the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine). The card card features the Agricultural Building. "Agricultural Building / Length, 820 ft. Width, 540 ft."

Centennial Exposition Card

Centennial Exposition Card

Object/Artifact

One Centennial Exposition commemorative card (officially titled the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine). The card card features the Main Exhibition Building. "Main Exhibition Building / International Exhibition / Length, 1875 ft. Width, 464 ft. Area, Acres, 20.00." Produced as a souvenir by "M. Burt, Cleveland, O. Mfr."

Centennial Exposition Card

Centennial Exposition Card

Object/Artifact

One Centennial Exposition commemorative card (officially titled the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine). The card card features the Judges Hall. "Judges Hall / International Exhibition / Length, 152 ft. Width, 115 ft. Area, Acres, .40." Produced as a souvenir by "M. Burt, Cleveland, O. Mfr."

Centennial Exposition Card

Centennial Exposition Card

Object/Artifact

One Centennial Exposition commemorative card (officially titled the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine). The card card features Machinery Hall. "Machinery Hall / International Exhibition / Length, 1402 ft. Width, 360 ft. Area, Acres, 11.58." Produced as a souvenir by "M. Burt, Cleveland, O. Mfr."

Centennial Exposition Card

Centennial Exposition Card

Object/Artifact

One Centennial Exposition commemorative card (officially titled the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine). The card card features the Horticultural Hall. "Horticultural Hall / Length, 383 ft. Width, 193 ft."

Centennial Exposition Card

Centennial Exposition Card

Object/Artifact

One Centennial Exposition commemorative card (officially titled the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine). The chromolithograph card shows the five main exhibition halls. In the center, in ink, it is inscribed "Stella Long". Card states "International Exhibition / Fairmount Park / Philadelphia. PA. / 1876 / Copyright 1876 / L. Prang & Co. The background features cornucopias and a floral motif.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Hitchcock-style, painted fancy chair. Black crown back with cane seat and turned front legs that are splayed out. Paired side stretchers with turned front stretcher. Painted with original stenciled decoration.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Tall desk chair that is painted, grained and stenciled. Turned crest rail, rabbit ear stiles, and two slats with turned front legs and stretcher.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Chair with curved beading. Carved in relief between opposing scrolls on back two slats. Sabre legs. Original horse hair seat.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Fanback Windsor chair (painted).

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Hitchcock style chair, painted, grained and stenciled with double cornucopias design on the broad slat.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Sheraton style chair painted and grained with yellow striping on the bamboo turning.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Sheraton style chair with refinished wood with unpainted bamboo turnings.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Fancy Sheraton style chair painted and grained with yellow striping on the bamboo turning.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Fancy Sheraton style chair painted and grained with yellow striping on the bamboo turning.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Fancy Sheraton style chair painted and grained with yellow striping on the bamboo turning.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Fancy Sheraton style chair painted and grained with yellow striping on the bamboo turning.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Fancy Sheraton style chair painted and grained with yellow striping on the bamboo turning.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Fancy Sheraton style chair painted and grained with yellow striping on the bamboo turning.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Chair painted black with yellow striping. Stenciling on back slats and double rose stencil on crest slat. Double stretchers on front and sides.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Painted and grained red and black chair with free-hand decoration of red and yellow grapes on step-down type crest rail. Seven spindles. Bamboo-turned legs, stretchers, stiles and spindles.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Painted and grained red and black chair with free-hand decoration of red and yellow grapes on step-down type crest rail. Seven spindles. Bamboo-turned legs, stretchers, stiles and spindles.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Painted and grained red and black chair with free-hand decoration of red and yellow grapes on step-down type crest rail. Seven spindles. Bamboo-turned legs, stretchers, stiles and spindles.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Painted and grained red and black chair with free-hand decoration of red and yellow grapes on step-down type crest rail. Seven spindles. Bamboo-turned legs, stretchers, stiles and spindles.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Painted and grained red and black chair with free-hand decoration of red and yellow grapes on step-down type crest rail. Seven spindles. Bamboo-turned legs, stretchers, stiles and spindles.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Painted and grained red and black chair with free-hand decoration of red and yellow grapes on step-down type crest rail. Seven spindles. Bamboo-turned legs, stretchers, stiles and spindles.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Chair with four spindle back. Rabbit ear stiles.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

High wagon chair with 4 curved slats on back and stretcher base - double stretchers on front. Arms covered in leather secured by brass studs. Third slat from top retains 3/4 of its leather front. Lower slat appears to have had leather front too - in a triangular pattern. Splint seat.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Slat back chair with rush seat.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Painted Hitchcock style chair with pillow back and two slats, the top one of which is wider and decorated. Turned legs and rush seat.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Chair with yoke crest, 4 molded splats and turned finials, scrolled arms, turned legs. Varnish finish with traces of red paint. Rush seat.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Four-spindle back chair with splint seat.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Four-spindle back chair with splint seat.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Four-spindle back chair with splint seat.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Painted Hitchcock style chair with black crown back, crown top, and rush seat. Original stenciled decoration.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Chair painted/grained in dark brown. Wide crest. Five-spindle back. Plank seat, turnings of bamboo.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Four-spindle back chair with splint seat.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

A "great chair" with four graduated, bent and arched slats, turned stiles with tall finials, arms with mushroom finials, well turned front legs. Sausage-turning on stretchers.

Chair

Chair

Object/Artifact

Two slat chair with arms that has been converted into a high back four slat chair. Rush seat.

Chair Table

Chair Table

Object/Artifact

A table with a round two-board top, chamfered legs joined by low stretchers, and a wooden seat beneath the top. Wooden dowels would have allowed the tabletop to swing backwards to form the seat back. Painted red.

Chair-Table

Chair-Table

Object/Artifact

Chair table. Round top with pair of braces. Base is a box with square legs and hinged top. Legs extend to form supports for side arms.

Chair-Table

Chair-Table

Object/Artifact

Chair table with oval top. Plank seat, scroll arms, and shoe feet. Painted red.

Chamber Pot

Chamber Pot

Object/Artifact

Deep pink chamber pot with a background decorated with bands of Roman hunters in togas, dogs and deer. Egg and dart borders with gilt striping.

Chamber Pot

Chamber Pot

Object/Artifact

China chamber pot with lid. Floral motif of "moss rose" design on pot and lid. Embossed "rope" trails off handle on lid and pot.

Chamber Pot

Chamber Pot

Object/Artifact

Blue transfer chamber pot with quail, partridge, flora and fauna. Elysium pattern.

Chamber Pot

Chamber Pot

Object/Artifact

White ceramic chamber pot with gold and blue design and gold gilding around the rim. A lid with a handle and design embossed around edge. Additional gold and blue decoration on both pieces.

Chamber Pot

Chamber Pot

Object/Artifact

White chamber pot with strap handle, bulbous form, and wide over-hanging lip.

Chandelier

Chandelier

Object/Artifact

Four-arm tin hanging candle chandelier. Each arm has one candle cup and a crimped wax catcher. Punched decoration. Chain of 3 rings. Reproduction.

Charger

Charger

Object/Artifact

Large round metal charger. Fairly indistinct marks in 2 places on back. A crown over an X over the word London and an animal to the left. A shield. On opposite side: 3 marks too indistinct.

Cheese Box

Cheese Box

Object/Artifact

Cheese box made of bent wood secured with nails. Interior still partially covered with wallpaper with bright blue leaves.

Cheese Grater

Cheese Grater

Object/Artifact

Cheese Grater. Wooden box covered with a roughly pierced sheet iron grater and a drawer behind the grater. Short handle with hole for hanging.

Cheese Mold

Cheese Mold

Object/Artifact

Glazed ironstone cheese mold with cross in the center and straight double columns with a pointed top. Various holes through the mold. “No. 5” engraved on the bottom.

Cheese Press

Cheese Press

Object/Artifact

A cheese press featuring a rope and pulley mechanism, with faint traces of red paint remaining on the surface.

Cheese Press

Cheese Press

Object/Artifact

Cheese press with turned legs and a double screw press arrangement. Cherry, 8-sided tray has drain channel and a drain spout.

Cheese Press

Cheese Press

Object/Artifact

Cheese press. Barrel shape with revolving base. Interior is concave in order to form cheese into a ball. Cover (a) is missing.

Chest

Chest

Object/Artifact

Chest with grained and dovetailed corners with original lock and key, the box stands on 4 small tapered feet.

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