This off-white woman's bonnet has a bill with multiple rows of stitching in cream thread arranged in groups of three. The bonnet has ties on either side of the bill, and ruffled portions to cover the wearer's neck and hair. The edging of the bill,...
This Minié ball is a conical, cylindrical soft lead bullet with three grooves around the base of the cylinder. This type of bullet, used in muzzle loading rifles, became prominent during the United States Civil War.
The dolman jacket is constructed of black velvet with a floral design. The fringed dolman is designed with sleeves hidden under capelike arm pieces. It has a flat collar banded with tassels, and it has hook and eye closures.
This cast iron pot has three legs, making it useful for campfire or fireplace cooking. The rusted and worn pot has two small handles, and the lid has a split handle which is possibly damaged.
The oval lenses of these glasses are framed with metal. The nose piece is constructed of metal as well. The ear pieces are thin strands of silver wire.
Similar to a double boiler, this set of pots was used to heat hide glue, an adhesive made by boiling animal connective tissue. The larger pot is marked "Marietta, PA" on its exterior. Both pots have curved wire handles.
Over 4.5 feet tall, this wooden mop consists of a rectangular mop head and a varnished cylindrical handle attached with nails. Bundled dried corn husks are inserted into four holes in the mop head to form stiff bristles for sweeping or scrubbing.
This is an oil painting of Juan Bernardo Beningo Davenport. He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1810, the son of Samuel and Mari Louisa Gagnon Davenport.
This large black cast iron pot has three legs and a wire handle. The interior of the pot is rusted. The legs make this pot useful for campfire or fireplace cooking.
This framed white neck scarf is designed with a brown eagle holding a blue and gold shield. Beneath the shield the words "Honor to the brave" are lettered in black, and the piece is dated July 4, 1846.
The brown leather lace-up, high top shoes have eighteen eyelets. The shoes have pointed toes and stacked heels, and are designed with seams at the back.
This white ceramic plate is patterned with blue and gold leaves and dark vines, with a green line at its rim. The back of the plate contains discoloration and a crack.
Handmade by John Alfred Speer, this wooden toy wagon features a canvas covering and two carved wooden oxen in a harness. A carved horse is tied to the back of of the black wagon, and has a tale and mane fashioned of rabbit fur. Oxen measurements...
The tan leather wallet with stitched detailing shows signs of wear. It has a strip of leather that encircles the wallet forming a tab closure. The interior of the wallet has currency or receipt flaps that open to the center.
