Civil War Calvary Sword and Scabbard
Sword and scabbard, model 1860, was the primary sword used by the Federal Calvary during the Civil War, as well as many infantry and staff officers. Sword is made of steel and brass. Scabbard is made of iron. Scabbard has two rings so it could be attached to a belt or saddle.
Civil War Rifle
Sharps (U.S.) Model 1859 Lever-Action Falling-Block Percussion Rifle (single-shot / breech-loading / black powder / cartridge ammunition). This example has a 30 inch barrel retained by three barrel bands. Serial Number: 43778
Civil War Sword Belt Plate
Sword buckle/belt plate of a Union Civil War officer, model 1851. Features and eagle with a shield on its chest and holding a laurel leaf in one hand and arrows in the other. Surrounded by laurel leaves, stars, and rays of sunshine, the eagles carries a banner "E. Pluribus Unum".
Clarinet
One hardwood 'piccolo clarinet' marked "M Martin France" on reed clamp with silver keys. This is an Eb Martin clarinet, dating from the 1870's. It can be taken apart in to four sections to be stored in a case.
Clinch Cutter
Iron blade (screwed in place) rests between 2 other pieces of iron on extended side. Curved, carved 4 sided handle.
Coach Horn
Tapered cylindrical horn, composed of 3 pieces with an attached mouthpiece. Flat, crimped handle soldered halfway down body. Flared bell, with a wired edge, attached to body.
Coal Hod
Coal scuttle with hinged cover and black handle. Star shape punched into the top.
Coal Scuttle
A tin coal scuttle with brass furnishings and a painted floral design on the door. Has a tin scoop with a decorative ceramic handle that fits into a slot on the back. The interior has an insert that can be removed to make it easy go gather coal.
Cobbler's Hammer
One cobbler's hammer with a new, very rough handle. The head has a large "V" shaped groove at one end and part of it has been broken off.
Coffee Cup
Coffee cup with yellow, gold, and red cornucopias and gold borders and designs.
Coffee Cup
Coffee cup with yellow, gold, and red cornucopias and gold borders and designs.
Coffee Cup
Coffee cup with yellow, gold, and red cornucopias and gold borders and designs.
Coffee Cup
Coffee cup with yellow, gold, and red cornucopias and gold borders and designs.
Coffee Cup
Coffee cup with yellow, gold, and red cornucopias and gold borders and designs.
Coffee Grinder
Cast iron coffee grinder attached to a piece of wood with a wire for hanging. Painted green.
Coffee Mill
Mill has two sides bolted together plus "S" shaped handle with wood grip and oval gold medallion with maker's name on front. Mill meant to be screwed to wall. It has been painted black and gold.
Coffee Roaster
Sheet metal container on an iron rod with wooden handle. Has a sliding panel at one side.
Coffeepot
Coffeepot with soldered side spout, wide strap handle, and hinged lid. Lid has curled strip of tin as a knob.
Coffeepot
Coffeepot with hinged lid and curved spout. Strap handle with two pieces added for grip , one on top for thumb, the other inside handle. Sides slope inward. Flat copper bottom.
Coffeepot
Coffee pot with two piece body, large spout and handle, and triple banding at center.
Coffeepot
A coffeepot with an ornate handle and seven decorative bands around the belly. The pointed lid ends in a finial, and the bottom of the pot is stamped.
Coffeepot
Coffeepot with tapered sides, wide spout with strainer holes behind it, strap handle.
Coffin Plate
One oblong coffin plate. Silverplate with a lock of hair. Engraved: Katharine A Bartle / Age 32 Yrs. 5 Mo, 11 Days.
Collice
A collice is a "edge iron" that consists of a handle and shaped piece of iron that serves to glaze and form leather.
Colt Army Model 1860 Revolver
Colt Army Model 1860 is a cap & ball .44-caliber single-action revolver used during the American Civil War made by Colt's Manufacturing Company. It was used as a side arm by cavalry, infantry, artillery troops, and naval forces.
Compote
Compote. Ribbed and scalloped bowl in "Bellflower pattern" on hexagonal stem over ribbed Bellflower dome-shaped base.
Compote
One clear glass compote in the Acron pattern (ribbed and very similar to Bellflower), with no lid. This is a rare pattern, although this is a more common form when the pattern is found. It has a low pedestal base with a rayed pattern on the underside. The bowl has the pattern on the outside. The rim is formed to use a lid.
Compote
Compote. Shaped rim with center sunburst. Rounded hexagonal stem on a circular base with molded scalloped design.
Condiment Bottle
A glass condiment bottle with decorative lid. Set includes 80.54.1-.5 (twisted wire holder, two bottles, a shaker and a mustard pot).
Condiment Bottle
A glass condiment bottle with decorative lid. Set includes 80.54.1-.5 (twisted wire holder, two bottles, a shaker and a mustard pot).
Condiment Set
Wire holder with twisted wire legs and four rounded feet. Petal type decorative cups for two bottles, a shaker, and a mustard pot. Handle is made with twisted wire in a loop shape. Set includes 80.54.1-.5a-b (twisted wire holder, two bottles, the shaker and the mustard pot).
Cookie Cutter
Cookie cutter with strap handle, rolled edge, and fluted cutting edge.
Cookie Cutter
Cookie cutter in the shape of a saw with a curved handle and two holes punched in top.
Cookie Cutter, Eagle
Cookie cutter. Eagle pattern with soldered handle which is folded on its edges.
Cookstove
Stove with six burners. Doors on each side of oven and grate and sliding doors in front of fire box. Tray in interior of oven. Cabriole-style legs.
Copper Luster Creamer
Copper luster creamer. small stature; small mouth; basic handle. Band around belly creating a textured design.
Copper Luster Creamer
Copper luster creamer. Small Repoussé dotted design along rim, base of neck, and base of belly. Ridge design the bottom of the belly. Small mouth with basic shaped handle. Ornate band along middle with floral design.
Copper Luster Creamer
Copper luster pitcher. Small Repoussé dotted design along rim with a small mouth and basic shaped handle. Ornate band along middle with floral design.
Copper Luster Creamer
Copper luster creamer with textured gold band around body and simple handle.
Copper Luster Creamer
Copper luster creamer. Small stature with a small mouth and basic handle. Floral design band around belly with blue streak.
Copper Luster Creamer
Copper luster pitcher with ornate leaf-like handle and a wide mouth. Rectangular middle with Repoussé design.
Copper Luster Goblet
Copper lusterware goblet with an overall pattern of four petal blue flowers in two sizes.
Copper Luster Goblet
Copper Luster Goblet. Middle band is white with green, yellow, and floral designs. Stippling around rim.
Copper Luster Mug
Footed copper luster mug with decorative band of blue and luster around body and beaded band at rim. White interior with narrow pink band around rim.
Copper Luster Pitcher
Copper luster pitcher. Tall stature with a small mouth and leaf-like handle. Small Repoussé design along the rim. Two bands, one at the neck with small leaf-like design and a floral design around the belly.
Copper Luster Pitcher
Copper luster pitcher. Tall stature with a small mouth and leaf-like handle. Band around the neck of floral pattern.
Copper Luster Pitcher
Copper luster pitcher. Small stature with small mouth and basic handle. Floral design band around neck. Two Repoussé dotted designs one along rim, another below band.
Copper Luster Sander
Copper luster sander, white band around the middle. Green and purple leaf design, clusters of three petals.
Copper Luster Sugar Bowl
Copper luster sugar bowl with lid. Textures pin band around body of the object. Lid has a similar pink texture band around finial. Small plain handle on the side. Flat finial on lid.
Copper Luster Teacup
Copper luster teacup with a green band through middle. Small Repoussé dotted design along rim and three copper floral designs spaced throughout belly. Brocade, leaf-like handle.
Copper Pan
Oval copper bottomed baking pan. Riveted copper pieces on either side hold the circular ring handles.
Corner Cupboard
A corner cupboard with an arched top and three shaped interior shelves. The interior is painted yellow, and the exterior is painted blue. Two doors are located below the shelving.
Corner Cupboard
Corner cupboard painted green. One piece cupboard with heavy, molded cornice over two glazed doors in front of three shaped shelves. Two doors in lower section. Small panel designs on sides.
Corner Shelf
Corner shelf with four shelves with molded edges. Three have short, arched galleries. Lower door with three arched panels.
Cosmetic Jar
Cosmetic jar. Footed, flint glass pressed in the "saw tooth" pattern. Rayed base.
Covered Egg Cup
A dark green covered egg cup with a finial on the lid. The cup is footed and supported by a knob-turned stem.
Coverlet
One blue and white woven coverlet commissioned by Hannah Bissell Backus (1779-1868) of Bethany, New York. Corner square reads "H. Backus / Bethany. Genesee. County N. Y. 1837". Coverlet has a border made of diamond shapes and features motifs of weeping willows, eagles, and floral designs. The museum also has a daguerreotype of Hannah Backus in its collection (2026.06.002).
Coverlet
Blue and white coverlet woven in a simple geometric pattern. Most likely created by a GCV&M weaver.
Coverlet
Bedspread Red / Indigo / white. Reproduced by the GCM weavers. Woven in one long width, cut and sewn together with linen thread. Basic Dog Track pattern.
Coverlet
Jacquard-woven coverlet. Indigo wool and natural cotton. Double weave known as Block coverlet. .
Coverlet
Red and white Jacquard style coverlet made in Bethany, New York for A.C. Dixon. Rose bouquets with birds surrounded by stars.
Coverlet
This beautiful coverlet in indigo and white includes flower elements, weeping willow trees, eagle motifs, and geometric patterns. One side has patterns in blue on a white ground while the other side is reversed, white patterns on a blue ground. Text woven into the coverlet says "The Property of Samuel Salsbury Orleans County N.Y. 1840". This was most likely Samuel P. Salsbury (1813-1887), farmer and minister who lived in Murray, Orleans County, New York.
Coverlet
Red and white coverlet, one panel with no center seam. Panels in each corner are inscribed "D. Conger Manufacturer. / Walcott - NY. / 1856".
Coverlet
Red, blue, green and white. Single width, with no center seam. Embroidered initials "E.H."
Coverlet
Red and white coverlet with in a single panel, no center seam. Bottom edge is fringed. Cross-stitched onto the coverlet is "H. H." and "1853".
Coverlet
Red and white coverlet made of two panels with a center seam. Eagle corner blocks with tree and fence borders. Field with flower sprays and snowflakes. Inscribed "Clarissa Gray / Jefferson Co. NY. / 1845"
Coverlet
Red, white and blue coverlet with floral and geometric patterns. Single panel coverlet, no seam.
Cradle
Painted red. Sides arch toward head with finger grips on sides and arched rockers.
Cradle Scythe
Scythe with wooden spindle arrangement to catch grain stalks as they are cut. Made of wood with iron hardware. Blade is painted red. Restored. Maker's label is reproduction.
Cream Pitcher
Cream Pitcher. White porcelain with double narrow gold band on edge. Melon finial on handle of pitcher.
Cream Pitcher
Silver luster over brown clay in a fluted design with a small handle on the back.
Cream Pitcher
Cream pitcher with octagon form and twisted handles of Rococo style. White with sprig-like enamel decorations in green, red and purple.
Cream Pitcher
A cream pitcher with a double twisted handle and polychrome enamel decoration in red, green, pink, black, orange, and gold.
Cream Pitcher
Footed cream pitcher with a scroll handle and blue band around center. Three polychrome bouquets molded on blue band.
Cream Pitcher
One porcelain creamer in a grape pattern with pink lustre details. The paints were applied by hand, and include a blue-purple color, as well as light green, yellow, rusty-orange, pink, and pink lustre.
Cream Pitcher
Cream pitcher with yellow, gold, and red cornucopias and gold borders and designs.
Creamer
One small, pearlware cream pitcher with a plain handle and pointed spout. Has handpainted blue chinoiserie design with a grey/blue glaze. The blue design borders the neck and the pictures on the body are of buildings and trees, with a blue dot pattern scattered at random.