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Date Created1830-1998
DescriptionArtifact two is a wood handled wrench that could have been used in many different ways in the construction and maintenance of the canal and its boats. On a canal barge or ship the wrench could...
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
2
Date Created1830-1998
DescriptionSmall under 3” x 4.” Animals, in particular, mules played an important role in the workings of a canal system. Mules provided a means of labor through which boats could be towed in the canal. ...
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
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Date Created1830-1998
DescriptionSmall under 3” x 4.” Animals, in particular, mules played an important role in the workings of a canal system. Mules provided a means of labor through which boats could be towed in the canal. ...
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
4
Date Created1830-1998
DescriptionLarge 6” x 6.5.” Animals, in particular, mules played an important role in the workings of a canal system. Mules provided a means of labor through which boats could be towed in the canal. These...
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
5
Date Created1830-1998
DescriptionBlue, pressed glass, rectilinear 6.5” x 2.25” x 1.25”; Mark: J on bottom.
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
6
Date Created1830-1998
DescriptionTo secure and prevent movement of block.
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
7
Date Created1830-1998
Description28” long. Spike from towpath cribbing at New Brunswick.
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
8
Date Created1830-1998
DescriptionKrauzer’s Dairy.
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
9
Date Created1830-1998
DescriptionPaulus Dairy.
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
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Date Created1830-1998
DescriptionOne of the many feature of nineteenth century canals was the Swing Bridge. These bridges crossed the canal and allowed traffic from one side to the other. Usually these bridges operated from the...
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)