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- Kerosene Lamp, 1860-1875 -
- 1860-1875
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Kerosene Lamp, 1860-1875
- Flask, 1846-1860 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
- 1846-1860
- Collections - Artifact
Flask, 1846-1860
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
- Flask, 1815-1825 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
- 1815-1825
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Flask, 1815-1825
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks, often decorated with symbols of national pride or political or cultural affiliation, appealed to America's common man. Many flasks, like this one, contain images of an eagle -- a traditional symbol for America.
- Bars Crib Quilt, 1860-1870 -
- 1860-1870
- Collections - Artifact
Bars Crib Quilt, 1860-1870
- 1000 Pyramids Doll Quilt, circa 1860 -
- circa 1860
- Collections - Artifact
1000 Pyramids Doll Quilt, circa 1860
- Pitcher, circa 1825 - Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates or other items, such as this covered pitcher.
- circa 1825
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Pitcher, circa 1825
Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, tankards, dishes, plates or other items, such as this covered pitcher.
- Quilt, circa 1870 -
- circa 1870
- Collections - Artifact
Quilt, circa 1870
- Vase, 1840-1860 - Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- 1840-1860
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Vase, 1840-1860
Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- Fishbowl, 1830-1860 -
- 1830-1860
- Collections - Artifact
Fishbowl, 1830-1860
- Joint Stool, 1710-1730 - After simply made benches, joint stools were the most common form of seating furniture. This is a very well made joint stool. Most would have been plainer, without the nicely turned and rounded legs
- 1710-1730
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Joint Stool, 1710-1730
After simply made benches, joint stools were the most common form of seating furniture. This is a very well made joint stool. Most would have been plainer, without the nicely turned and rounded legs