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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Key System Transit Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token in 1950. 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 K in the center of the token.
- Obverse: The legend reads: KEY SYSTEM OAKLAND/1950
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE/LOCAL FARE
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1950
- referenced
- Key System Transit Co.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1400
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1400
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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East Bay Street Railways Fare Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the 1930s. 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 are four cut-out pieces in the center of the token, leaving a cross in the center that has various engravings on it.
- Obverse: The legend reads: EAST BAY STREET RAILWAYS LTD
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1930
- referenced
- East Bay Street Railways, Ltd.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1366
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1366
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Religious Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token around 1867. 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 woman on a globe, stepping on the head of a snake. The legend reads: CAFETAL DE LA VIRGEN PETAPA.
- Reverse: The legend reads: PEDRETTI Y TONEL 1867.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1867
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1552
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1552
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Show Case Manufacturing Company Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the late 19th 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: N.W. SHOW CASE MF'G CO./ 59&61 SO CANAL ST, CHICAGO/ 10C.
- Reverse: The legend reads: RE'D'M'BLE IN SUMS NOT EX'C'D'G PR CT ON PURCHASE/ GOOD FOR 10C IN MDSE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- late 19th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1564
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1564
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Leon & Eddie’s Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the first half of the 20th century. Scovill 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: Profiles of Leon and Eddie facing each other. Legend: LEON & EDDIE'S 33 W 52 N.Y.C./ "ALWAYS THE HOTTEST SHOW IN TOWN!"
- Reverse: Hand holding a flaming torch. Legend: CARRYING THE TORCH FOR TRUTH AND JUSTICE/ GOOD LUCK/ LEON & EDDIE'S.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1545
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1545
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Bristol Traction 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. The center of the token is stamped out to form a “B.”
- Obverse: The legend reads: BRISTOL TRACTION CO.
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Bristol Traction Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1328
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1328
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Johnson Fare Box 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. This token has two semi-circle cutouts in the center, leaving a center strip.
- Obverse: The legend reads: JOHNSON FARE BOX CO./CHICAGO
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE HALF FARE/ (1/2)
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Johnson Fare Box Co.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1393
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1393
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Frank Buck Medal
- 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. This medal has two holes so it could be attached to clothing.
- Obverse: Image of Frank Buck wearing a pith helmet. The legend reads: FRANK BUCK
- Reverse: Image of a growling panther. The legend reads: TIDAK HILANG BERANI.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- depicted
- Buck, Frank Howard
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1524
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1524
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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S.S. Barnes & Company Oyster Advertising 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: S. S. BARNES & CO./ OYSTER PLANTERS & PACKERS/ ELLICOTS WHARF, CR WEST & JACKSON ST. BALTIMORE, MD.
- Reverse: Depiction of an open oyster, surrounded by 16 stars.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- S. S. Barnes & Co.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1474
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1474
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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New York City Transit Authority Fare Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token starting during in 1953. 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 token has a central legend of NYC.
- Obverse: The legend reads: NEW YORK CITY/TRANSIT AUTHORITY
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/ONE FARE
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1953
- referenced
- New York City Transit Authority
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1419
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1419
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Waterloo, Cedar Falls, & Northern Railway Company Transit 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 bears the large initials WCF with the initials &N.R.CO. across it.
- Obverse: The legend reads: WATERLOO, CEDAR FALLS, & NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
- Reverse: The legend reads: WATERLOO, CEDAR FALLS, & NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Co.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1463
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1463
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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John Thomas 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: The legend reads: REDEEMED EXCHANGED & DEAN ST'S 1863 ALBANY N.Y.
- Reverse: The legend reads: JOHN THOMAS JR. PREMIUM MILLS COFFEE & SPICES.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1863
- referenced
- Thomas, Jr., John
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1527
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1527
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Duke Power Company Transit 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 four parts punched out in the center to leave a cross shape.
- Obverse: The legend reads: DUKE POWER COMPANY/D
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/D/ONE FARE
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Duke Power Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1364
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1364
- 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. R' WAY CO./ D & W. DIVN./ ONE ZONE RIDE
- Reverse: The legend reads: UNION ST. R' WAY CO./ D & W. DIVN./ ONE ZONE RIDE
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Union Street Railway Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1454
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1454
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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T. Brimelow Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token around 1863. 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 mortar and pestle, surrounded by a wreath. The legend reads: T. BRIMELOW, DRUGIST, 432 THIRD AVENUE. N-Y./ 1863/ 1.
- Reverse: Rim encircled by stars. The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE GLASS OF SODA.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1863
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1526
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1526
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Upson, Singleton & Company Discount Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this discount 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: THE BRASS CENTER/1674/WATERBURY/1924/OF THE WORLD.
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR 50¢/UPSON, SINGLETON, & Co. on a $5.00/ PURCHASE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1924
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1633
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1633
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Bristol Traction 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. The center of the token is stamped out to form a “B.”
- Obverse: The legend reads: BRISTOL TRACTION CO.
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1683
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1683
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Popsicle Advertising 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: Image of an Elephant’s head. The legend reads: Elephant.
- Reverse: Image of a Popsicle on a stick, the stick reads “Popsicle Patented.” The legend reads: POPSICLE/25 ICLES/EASY TO EAT.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1497
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1497
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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New Bedford & Onset Street Railway 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: Image of an electric railway car in the center. The legend reads: NEW BEDFORD & ONSET/ST. RAILWAY CO.
- Reverse: Image of an electric railway car in the center. The legend reads: NEW BEDFORD & ONSET/ST. RAILWAY CO.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- New Bedford & Onset Street Railway
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1418
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1418
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Union 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: Two crossed cannons, a drum, four flags on poles, and a liberty hat on top of the pole with a wreath around the rim.
- Reverse: An eagle is perched on a shield that reads “Union” surrounded by four flags and wreath.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1605
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1605
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
