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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Watertown - Suburban Black River 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 has the imprint of a wheel, with letters in between the spokes.
- Obverse: The legend reads: WATERTOWN-SUBURBAN/ BLACK RIVER TRAC. CO./ ONE FARE.
- Reverse: The legend reads: WATERTOWN-SUBURBAN/ BLACK RIVER TRAC. CO./ ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Black River Traction Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1464
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1464
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Schuttler Wagon Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the second half of the 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: Image of a wagon. Legend: C.H. DODD & CO. PORTLAND OR./DEALERS IN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS/ AGT. FOR THE SCHUTTLER WAGON.
- Reverse: Image of a factory. Legend: THE PIONEER WAGON WORKS OF THE WEST/ ESTABLISHED 1843/ PETER SCHUTTLER CHICAGO.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- late 19th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1635
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1635
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Philadelphia Rapid Transit 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 are three slits in the center of the token and a central legend of PRT.
- Obverse: Small Keystone symbol at the bottom. The legend reads: PHILADELPHIA/PRT
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE/PRT/SCHOOL CHILDREN ONLY
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1431
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1431
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Peace Between U.S. and British Centennial Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this commemorative 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: Bust of George Washington facing right. The legend reads: CENTENNIAL OF PEACE BETWEEN UNITED STATES & GREAT BRITAIN/ 1783/ 1883.
- Reverse: Image of the Hasbrouck House. The legend reads: NEWBURGH. N.Y. SETTLED IN 1719/ WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTER'S 1783.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1883
- depicted
- Washington, George
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1490
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1490
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Hazleton Lehigh 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. There is a hole punched into the center of the token.
- Obverse: The legend reads: HAZLETON/ONE FARE/LEHIGH TRACTION CO.
- Reverse: The legend reads: HAZLETON/ONE FARE/LEHIGH TRACTION CO.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Lehigh Traction Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1382
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1382
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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G & S 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. There are two semi-circles punched out of the center of the token, leaving a strip in the center.
- Obverse: The legend reads: G & S TRACTION COMPANY
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/ONE FARE
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- G & S Traction Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1372
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1372
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Methodism Centenary Children’s Medal
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this commemorative medal during the late 19th century. 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, and medals.
- Obverse: Bust of Francis Asbury facing forward. The legend reads: CENTENARY OF AMERICAN METHODISM./ 1866/ FRANCIS ASBURY.
- Reverse: Wreath around the center. The legend reads: SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME/ CHILDREN'S MEDAL.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- late 19th century
- date on object
- 1866
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1519
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1519
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Florida Ferry Company Transit Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token from 1924-1938. 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. George W. Gibbs was the President of the Florida Ferry Company, located in Jacksonville, Florida.
- Obverse: The legend reads: FLORIDA/FERRY COMPANY
- Reverse: The legend reads: Geo. W. Gibbs/President.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1924 - 1938
- referenced
- Florida Ferry Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1369
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1369
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Utah Light and 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 token has an image of a beehive in the center.
- Obverse: The legend reads: ULATCO/SALT LAKE CITY
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE/ (Signature) Thomas/TREAS.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Utah Light and Traction Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1453
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1453
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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La Campana 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 laurel branches wreath the rim. The legend reads: VIVE RES.
- Reverse: Two laurel branches wreath the rim. The legend reads: LA CAMPA NA.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1493
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1493
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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U 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: ONE RIDE TO OR FROM/LINCOLN PARK/U. ST. RY. CO./D.&W. DIVISION
- Reverse: The legend reads: ONE RIDE TO OR FROM/LINCOLN PARK/U. ST. RY. CO./D.&W. DIVISION
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Union Street Railway Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1408
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1408
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Hard Times Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this hard times token around 1841. 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 Profile image of Lady Liberty facing left.: The legend reads: E PLURIBUS UNUM/1841.
- Reverse: The legend reads: MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE/NOT ONE CENT/FOR TRIBUTE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1841
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1615
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1615
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Nicaraguan Water Company Token
- Description (Brief)
- This 1½ centavos token was produced by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the late 19th–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, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: Image of a cannon with the Nicaraguan coat of arms above, consisting of a triangle, a Phrygian cap, and five volcanoes.
- Reverse: COMPANIA AGUADORA DE LEON NICA./ 1 ½ CENTAVOS
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- late 19th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1659
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1659
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Lima City 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. The center of the token is cut out to leave the shape of an “L.”
- Obverse: The legend reads: THE LIMA CITY STREET RAILWAY CO.
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Lima City Street Railway Co.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1407
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1407
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Detroit & Canada Tunnel 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 to leave a “T” shape.
- Obverse: The legend reads: DETROIT & CANADA/TUNNEL CO.
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/ONE FARE
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Detroit & Canada Tunnel Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1359
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1359
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Saint Cloud Bus Line 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. Two small semi-circles are punched out of the center of the token, and there is an image of a bus on the center strip.
- Obverse: The legend reads: SAINT CLOUD BUS LINES
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Saint Cloud Bus Lines
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1444
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1444
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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The Connecticut 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. A “C” shape is punched out of the center.
- Obverse: The legend reads: THE CONNECTICUT COMPANY/C CO.
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE/C CO.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Connecticut Company
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1348
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1348
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Philadelphia & Camden Ferry 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: PHILA & CAMDEN FERRY CO.
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE PASSENGER
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Philadelphia & Camden Ferry Co.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1436
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1436
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Philadelphia Rapid Transit 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 are three sections punched out of the center and a central legend of PRT.
- Obverse: Small Keystone symbol at the bottom. The legend reads: PHILADELPHIA/PRT
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/ONE FARE/PRT
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- referenced
- Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1430
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1430
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Connecticut 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 is punched out in the shape of a “C.”
- Obverse: The legend reads: THE CONNECTICUT COMPANY./CO.
- Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/CO./ONE FARE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1674
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1674
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
