Preserving Jars

Preserving Jars

Preserving Jars – Top Row Left: Blue-green glass jar, “Ball Perfect Mason” on front, raised letters, number “7” raised on bottom, threaded top. Porcelain lined zinc lid, “CAP 103, Boyd’s Genuine Porcelain” inscribed...
Water Cooler

Water Cooler

Five-gallon water cooler with lid from Niwot School north of Niwot. White glaze; blue markings. School demolished in 1970s for southbound lane of Longmont Diagonal Highway 119. Removed by then-janitor, John Buckley. Two bale handles, metal with wooden grips. Pottery...
Anvil

Anvil

Steel Anvil. Marked “Brooklyn 199″ *HAY-B” on back. “196712” stamped on side of base. Hay Budden Company, Brooklyn, New York. One square hole and two round holes on top. Manufactured between 1890-1925. From George Atkinson’s...
Bottles

Bottles

Bottles found in Left Hand Grange No. 9 during renovation. From left: 1) quart Yellowstone Bourbon Whiskey bottle, Taylor and Williams Incorporated Whiskey, Louisville, KY, clear glass. 2) Glenmore Straight Bourbon Whiskey bottle. One pint. Clear glass. Partial label...
Bolton Steel Bucket

Bolton Steel Bucket

Steel bucket was used by Clyde Bolton, who farmed at 6893 Niwot Rd. from 1897 to 1920, when he and his wife Eunice moved to 2029 Mapleton Ave. in Boulder. Rolled lip, bale. Seam crimped on bottom and top edges. No makers mark.