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Candle Lantern

Candle Lantern

Object/Artifact

Half-round candle lantern. Flat front accommodates a pane of glass and the rounded back has a hinged door with pierced design.

Candle Lantern

Candle Lantern

Object/Artifact

Cylindrical candle lantern with pierced tin designs, conical top, and hinged door.

Candle Lantern

Candle Lantern

Object/Artifact

Cylindrical candle lantern with a hinged door and conical-shaped top with a hanging ring. Pierced with slot and dot abstract patterns.

Candle Mold

Candle Mold

Object/Artifact

A single candle mold made of tin, designed for producing one large candle measuring 22 inches in length.

Candle Mold

Candle Mold

Object/Artifact

12 candle tin mold with handle on top of one side.

Candle Mold

Candle Mold

Object/Artifact

Tin candle mold with18 slots for candles.

Candle Sconce

Candle Sconce

Object/Artifact

Single candle cup on edged shelf with molded reflector back and round fluted top.

Candleholder

Candleholder

Object/Artifact

One pan type candleholder having a circular base with a rolled rim. The circular handle has two depressed lines parallel to the edge and is attached inside the dish. The circular candle holder itself has a flared rim. Painted a charcoal color.

Candlesnuffer

Candlesnuffer

Object/Artifact

Candlesnuffer. Stamped tin snuffers with three legs formed from the tin of the body. The two parts are joined with a brass rivet.

Candlesnuffer

Candlesnuffer

Object/Artifact

Candle snuffer with 3 pointed feet and pointed tip.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Pair of candle sticks. Petal socket and extension shaft in form of a dolphin resting on square, stepped and double base.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Candlestick with hexagonal pewter socket.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Candlestick with hexagonal pewter socket.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Vaseline (also known as Canary) petal and loop candlestick, wafered.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Vaseline (also known as Canary) petal and loop candlestick, wafered.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Candlestick with hangar and a push-up lever. Convex base, handle on rim.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Candlestick with a base shaped like a hog scraper - a push-up, and a small hanger on the overhanging rim.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Fluting at the bottom of vasiform socket, on the shaft and on the base.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Candlestick with round base with turned vasi-form stems. Hold threes candles and has a mirror on the back reflector

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Fluting at the bottom of vasiform socket, on the shaft and on the base.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Candlestick with turned stem that screws into the convex base with a lip.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Candlestick with a convex base with candle push-up and small hanger off the rim.

Candlestick

Candlestick

Object/Artifact

Brass candlestick with square base tapering the into shaft. Medial Knop with two discs above and below and flaring candle cup with small drip catcher.

Candlestick with Snuffer

Candlestick with Snuffer

Object/Artifact

Candlestick with snuffer. Deep-saucer candlestick with handle and push up. A small bracket for hanging the snuffer.

Candlesticks

Candlesticks

Object/Artifact

Adam-style candlesticks. Round candle cup over a square fluted stem, and square tiered base. Five bands of beading around the base.

Canister

Canister

Object/Artifact

Tin box with flat sides and back. Front has a convex center and beveled edges that angle in towards the center. Top is two-tiered, higher section is flat, lower section mirrors the division of the front, except the hinged center is concave with a white porcelain handle screwed to the tin and the sides are also concave and not angled. Whole outer surface is rosewood painted with abstract gold floral patterns.

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

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.

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

Chair with four spindle back. Rabbit ear stiles.

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

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

Four-spindle back chair with splint seat.

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