Engine plate
Classification:
Date:
1850-1910
Medium:
Brass, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 22 3/4 x 3 in. ( 0.6 x 57.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Rectangular sheet brass sign with curved ends, incised on front in Gothic letters and stamped with three circular holes on either end and middle, two smaller circular piercings, and two small piercings near top fitted with copper wire for hanging.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1941.786
Marks:
incised: in large Gothic script on plate: "ALLAIRE WORKS./NEW YORK 1852."
stamped: on plate: "ACROSS FROM."
incised: on plate, front center: "PITTSTON./1909."
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this plate is from the steamer "Pittston," built in 1852.
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
11879
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ship's clock
Classification:
Date:
1890-1910
Medium:
Oak, brass, other metal, glass, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 10 in. ( 8.9 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Octagonal oak ship's clock with circular dial; glass window set in brass frame with hinge and latch; Roman numerals and other numbers on dial printed in black on white paper applied to sheet metal backing; bronze plaque with inscription below dial.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1941.817
Marks:
printed in black: on dial: "THE NEW HAVEN CLOCK CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN." and "MADE IN USA"
engraved: on bronze plaque: "1863 -- M. MARTIN -- 1918"
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
11877
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ship's clock
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1928
Medium:
Brass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 7 1/8 in. ( 7 x 18.1 cm )
Description:
Circular clock with heavy cylindrical brass frame with flaring rims; dial with numbers incised and painted in black on brown ground; smaller second-counting dial above central dial.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Frederick Griffith
Object Number:
1949.112
Marks:
printed in black: on face: "CHELSEA" and "GEORGE E. BUTLER / SAN FRANCISCO" and "BETHLEHEM SHIPBUILDING CORPN. LTD. / SAN FRANCISCO CAL."
impressed: on back of clock: "CHELSEA / CLOCK CO."
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this clock came from the ship "The City of New York," which Admiral Richard Byrd used for his South Pole expedition.
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1928
eMuseum Object ID:
11876
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Engine plate
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1884
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 12 x 9 in. ( 0.3 x 30.5 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Oval sheet brass plaque engraved with large print embellished with engraved lines (arcs) and pierced with four holes.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1941.784
Marks:
engraved: on plate: "WARD, STANTON & CO./NO. 235"
stamped: on plate: "OSCEOLA"
engraved: on plate: "ENGINEERS &/SHIP BUILDERS/NEWBURGH, N.Y./1884"
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this engine plate is from the Hudson River tugboat "Osceola," in service from 1886 to 1930.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1884
eMuseum Object ID:
11818
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Boiler plate
Classification:
Date:
1888
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 16 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 42.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Oval cast brass boiler plate with relief edge; later boiler plate or plaque attached with screws to top.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Object Number:
1941.818
Marks:
engraved: on plaque screwed to top of plate: "BOILER PLATE/STEAMBOAT NORWICH/BUILT 1836 DISMANTLED 1928"
cast: into face: "BUILT BY/CORNELL STEAM BOAT CO./RONDOUT N.Y. 1888/STEEL MANF'D BY/SHOENBERGER/PITTSBURGH PA./T.S. 60 000"
Gallery Label:
This boiler plate is attributed to the steamboat Norwich (1836-1928).
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11817
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
United States Navy Lantern
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
with handle extended: 12 x 5 1/2 in. ( 30.5 x 14 cm )
Description:
Cast brass and sheet brass lantern with hinged handle attached to top, cylindrical cage enclosing cylindrical sheet brass body with sliding door, and circular base with cast rim and sliding door in sheet brass bottom.
Object Number:
INV.8697
Marks:
stamped: on top: "U------S"
Gallery Label:
This United States Navy lantern was likely used in the period between the Spanish American War and World War I.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
11812
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Marlin spike w/rope
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Wood, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 38.7 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Oak marlin spike with baluster shaped handle, straight shaft which tapers slightly at the tip; small piece of cotton cord is tied around the handle in a double stevedore knot.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Object Number:
1941.761a
Gallery Label:
This marlin spike was used in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
11809
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Marlin spike
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 1 3/8 in. ( 38.1 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Oak marlin spike with baluster shaped handle at one end, straight shaft which tapers slightly at the tip.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Object Number:
1941.761b
Gallery Label:
This marlin spike was used in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
11808
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Iron ring and pin
Classification:
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 9 x 26 in. ( 22.9 x 22.9 x 66 cm )
Description:
Iron rod with squared, tapering shaft; head of shaft has hole which holds iron ring.
Object Number:
INV.8751
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
11750
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragment of ship possibly portal
Classification:
Date:
1898
Medium:
Bronze, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 18 x 2 3/4 in. ( 40.6 x 45.7 x 7 cm )
Description:
Porthole cover, relic from the battleship "Maine", made into a mirror.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. William Sulzer
Object Number:
1943.335
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
11746
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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