Tobacco pipe fragments

Fragments of the stem of a tobacco pipe, ball clay-white. Complete pipe: Bag 1131, Item 21 Smoking tobacco became popular world-wide during the Age of Exploration (1400s to 1600s). The…

Lamp Burner

Victorian copper oil/kerosene single wick  burner. Years before electricity became an essential household commodity,  such oil lamps were  commonly used in many households as a primary source of lighting.

Hinge

A metal hinge that was most likely  a door hinge or a window hinge. Weight: 246 grams Length: 29.6 cms  

Mitre Box

Mitre Box

Found in ceiling of first floor, rear parlor of Myers Residence in 2009. Mitre box used for helping saw wood cuts, angles and shapes – was likely used in the construction…