From note on back of photograph: "Brass mold for casting pewter buttons. U.S.A. is engraved on the bottom surface of each cavity and was reproduced on each button. The two handles of wood originally fitted on each tang are missing. Courtesy Don Berkbile
Mould, brass, for tablespoon b John Clark, 1825, for T. Osgood of Salem; brass mould; pewter teaspoon; late 18th century pewter spoon, back view. According to information on back of photo, "Collection of Negatives of Historical and Architectural Subjects, Essex Institute, Salem Mass."
Note: Essex Institute merged with Peabody Museum of Salem to become Peabody Essex Museum in 1992.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. From the Collection of Negatives of Historical and Architectural Subjects, Essex Institute, Salem, Mass. See note in description.
Unknown House -could be Rockford - Living room with desk, Fireplace, wood carved cane, Picture above desk, pewter mug, Oriental carpet and andrions.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Do not reproduce without written permission. The following words must accompany any reproduction of this photograph. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Colonial kitchen display in a museum with sideboad and table and chair. In the sideboard are pewter pieces and spoons hanging. There are two open shelves, three drawers over two doors. the table had a pewter plate and coffepot, and brass candlestick as a decoration. Cookie cutters are part of the display on the wall. Same picture as HK-03-06-26 except from a wider angle encompassing more items - 2 chairs, spinning wheel and bed warmer.