Natural Resources
The natural resources collections offer centuries of evidence about how Americans have used the bounty of the American continent and coastal waters. Artifacts related to flood control, dam construction, and irrigation illustrate the nation's attempts to manage the natural world. Oil-drilling, iron-mining, and steel-making artifacts show the connection between natural resources and industrial strength.
Forestry is represented by saws, axes, a smokejumper's suit, and many other objects. Hooks, nets, and other gear from New England fisheries of the late 1800s are among the fishing artifacts, as well as more recent acquisitions from the Pacific Northwest and Chesapeake Bay. Whaling artifacts include harpoons, lances, scrimshaw etchings in whalebone, and several paintings of a whaler's work at sea. The modern environmental movement has contributed buttons and other protest artifacts on issues from scenic rivers to biodiversity.
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Mitad Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: The legend reads: MITAD.
- Reverse: The legend reads: E.T.B. COROZAL.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1501
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1501
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Our Country Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats and tokens.
- Obverse: Image of two crossed cannons, a drum, four flags on poles, and a liberty hat on top of the pole. There is a wreath around the rim.
- Reverse: Wreath around the rim, with the U.S. shield in the center. Legend reads: OUR COUNTRY.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1600
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1600
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Morin’s Hotel Lima Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this hotel token around 1859. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: The legend reads: MORIN'S HOTEL/LIMA.
- Reverse: The legend reads: BANOS TIBIOS/1/1859.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1859
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1660
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1660
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this telephone token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. There is a hole punched in the center of the token.
- Obverse: The legend reads: C. & P. TEL. CO./ DIME TOKEN.
- Reverse: The legend reads: C. & P. TEL. CO./ DIME TOKEN.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1682
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1682
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Coca-Cola Vending Machine Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this vending token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: The legend reads: UNICAMENTE VENDEDORAS AUTOMATICAS PARA.
- Reverse: The legend reads: FICHA PARA COCA-COLA M.R.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1498
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1498
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Sioux City Service Company Fare Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens.
- Obverse: The legend reads: SIOUX CITY SERVICE CO./ ONE FARE.
- Reverse: The legend reads: SIOUX CITY SERVICE CO./ ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1680
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1680
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Union Street Railway Company Fare Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens.
- Obverse: The legend reads: UNION ST.RY.CO./NEW BEDFORD/ONE FARE.
- Reverse: The legend reads: UNION ST.RY.CO./NEW BEDFORD/ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Union Street Railway Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1586
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1586
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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United Transit Company Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. The center of the token has been punched out in the shape of a star.
- Obverse: The legend reads: UNITED TRANSIT CO.
- Reverse: The legend reads: UNITED TRANSIT CO.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1458
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1458
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Washington Street Railway Company Fare Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. This token has a hole in the center.
- Obverse: The legend reads: WASHINGTON ST. RAILWAY CO./ ONE FARE.
- Reverse: The legend reads: WASHINGTON ST. RAILWAY CO./ ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Washington Street Railway Co.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1460
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1460
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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F.C. Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: The legend reads: F.C.
- Reverse: The legend reads: ½.R.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1475
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1475
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Mitad Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: The legend reads: MITAD
- Reverse: Image of a mortar and pestle. The legend reads: M.R.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1518
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1518
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Missouri Five Mill Sales Tax Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this sales tax token around 1935. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens. This token was used when the sales tax was less than a cent. There is a hole in the center of the token.
- Obverse: Image of the state of Missouri. The legend reads: MISSOURI SALES TAX RECEIPT/ 5/ 5.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1935
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1551
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1551
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Charlotte Electric Railway Company Fare Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. There is a hole in the center of the token.
- Obverse: The legend reads: CHARLOTTE ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO./ ONE FARE.
- Reverse: The legend reads: CHARLOTTE ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO./ ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Charlotte Electric Railway Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1336
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1336
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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5 Cent Panamanian Transportation Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token around 1880. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today. Scovill is an important example of early American industrial manufacturing that adapted armory machines to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, and coins.
- Obverse: The legend reads: VALE AL PORTADOR/5 COLON/J. SUCRE
- Reverse: The legend reads: VALE AL PORTADOR/5 COLON/J. SUCRE
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1880
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1671
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1671
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Fare Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. The center of the token is punched out to leave the shape of an “H.”
- Obverse: The legend reads: H. & M./ ONE FARE.
- Reverse: The legend reads: H. & M./ ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1378
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1378
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Fare Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens.
- Obverse: The legend reads: H. & M./ ONE FARE.
- Reverse: The legend reads: H. & M./ ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1379
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1379
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Sioux City Service Company Fare Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. There is a hole in the center of the token.
- Obverse: The legend reads: SIOUX CITY SERVICE CO./ ONE FARE.
- Reverse: The legend reads: SIOUX CITY SERVICE CO./ ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Sioux City Service Co.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1448
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1448
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Connecticut Railway and Lighting Fare Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. This token has three parts punched out in the center.
- Obverse: The legend reads: CR&L Lines/CRL CO.
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE/CRL CO.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1349
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1349
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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F. Eckstein Jr. Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: Image of a water fountain. Legend reads: ONE GLASS SODA.
- Reverse: Image of an eagle with shield, holding arrows in one talon, and an olive branch in the other. Legend reads: F. ECKSTEIN JR./ COR. FOURTH & MAIN STS.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Eckstein, Jr., F.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1512
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1512
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Smith Brothers Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: Image of a sheaf of grain. The legend reads: SMITH BROTHERS,/ADDISON, MICH.
- Reverse: The legend reads: DEALERS IN DRY GOODS GROCERIES & HARDWARE 1863.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1863
- referenced
- Smith Brothers
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1531
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1531
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
