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front Maple Syrup Container

1965.02.02
This tin syrup container was used to can syrup produced in Franklin County; then and now Massachusetts' largest maple syrup producing county.
front Maple Sugar Molds

1965.02.04.01-.14
Maple syrup is heated until it crystallizes and then is poured into these sugar molds.
front Kate Melvina Newton Wiley (1851-1911)

1985.0014a
The tintype of Kate Melvina Newton Wiley is literally a photograph produced on metal.
front "F. E. Field" store sign

1991.03
This sign was rescued from a fire that destroyed the store of F.E. Field in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in August, 1875.
front Sconce-Candle Reflector
c. 1835
K.060
This tin candleholder came from Hall Tavern in Charlemont, Massachusetts.
front Tea Canister
1820-1840
1905.16.01
This tin canister kept the loose tea it held clean and dry.
front Nutmeg Grater
1800-1850
K.446
This small kitchen tool was made by a metalsmith and was indispensable for grating nutmeg for use in flavoring foods.
front Plate and cup
1861-1865
1927.12.08
This tin plate and cup held army rations for Jesse L. Delano of Sunderland, Massachusetts, during the Civil War (1861-1865).
front Draft cylinder
c. 1860
CWR.01
This Civil War-era draft cylinder was used for drawing names to conscript soldiers for military service.
front Candle Mold
1800-1830
1886.48.05.01
The speed at which candles could be produced at home was increased with the introduction of the candle mold in the 19th century.

 

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