B29 Superfortress Oxygen Tank

Metal
Circa 1948
L 22.0", D 39" circumference

This oxygen tank is from the wreckage of a B-29 Superfortress that crashed into the Overton Arm of Lake Mead on July 21, 1948. You can read more about the story of this bomber at https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/historic-lake-mead-b-29.htm

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16160

B29 Superfortress Oxygen Tank

Metal
Circa 1948
L 22.0", D 39" circumference

This oxygen tank is from the wreckage of a B-29 Superfortress that crashed into the Overton Arm of Lake Mead on July 21, 1948. You can read more about the story of this bomber at https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/historic-lake-mead-b-29.htm

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16160

Amber Glass Liquor Bottle

Glass
Circa 1902-1920's
H 11.0", D 3.0" base

This bottle was made by Illinois Pacific Glass Co. of San Francisco, California, and has a maker's mark consisting of "IPGCo" in a diamond. The vertical seams on the bottle indicate it was made with an Automatic Bottle Machine versus being hand blown.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16063

Aqua Glass Liquor Bottle

Glass
Circa 1906-1909
H 11 3/4", D 2 7/8" base

Maker's Mark: AB
American Bottle Co., 1906-1909

The crown finish (neck) on this bottle implies that it once held liquor. The aqua color of the bottle is due to natural iron impurities in the sand that was used to make the glass.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16797

Navigational Beacon

Metal and Glass
Circa 1935-1960
H 16.5", D 6 3/4" base

This marine lantern was used on Lake Mead between 1935 and the 1960s to help boaters navigate the lake at night.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 22387

No. 8 Blasting Cap Tin

c. 1860s-1940s
Can: H 2", D 2 5/8" base; Lid: D 2 3/4", H 1/4"

On label: "No. 8 Blasting Cap, California Cap Company Oakland, California, Trojan Powder Company"

Blasting caps were small explosive devices that were used to detonate dynamite in the mines.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 3716

Blasting Cap Tin

Tin
Circa 1860s-1940s
Can: H 2 2/3" , D 2 2/3" base; Lid: D 2 3/4", H 1/2"

This tin is from the Eureka Mine. Many of the abandoned mine areas within the park have been inventoried for cultural resources and have been documented as historic and archaeological sites. The majority of these abandoned mine features are related to hard rock mining operations.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 3733

Bowl Fragments

Earthenware with blue glaze and decorative molding
Circa 1865
H 4" x L 1 1/8"; H 3 1/8" x L 3 3/4"

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16080

Medicine Bottle

Glass
Circa 1911-1929
H 2 15/16" , D 9/16" ; Base L 1 1/8", W _"

The "I" in a diamond is the maker's mark for Illinois Glass Co. (1873-1929)

LYRIC was imprinted on the base for its patented "graduated oval" bottle.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16047

Medicine Bottle

Glass
Circa 1911-1929
H 2 15/16" , D 9/16" ; Base L 1 1/8", W _"

The "I" in a diamond is the maker's mark for Illinois Glass Co. (1873-1929)

LYRIC was imprinted on the base for its patented "graduated oval" bottle.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16047

Colorless Glass Bottle

Glass
Circa 1934-1938
H 11 1/2", D 3 1/4" base

The "GC" is the maker's mark for Glass Container Inc., Los Angeles. (1934-1968)

This bottle has a continuous external thread finish.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16062

Glass Bottle

Glass
Circa 1934-1938
H 11 1/2", D 3 1/4" base

The "GC" is the maker's mark for Glass Container Inc., Los Angeles. (1934-196)

This bottle has a continuous external thread finish.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16062

Dr. D. Jayne's Expectorant Medicine Bottle

Glass
Circa 1895
H 6 1/4", D 2" x 1 1/4" base

On sides of bottle: "HALF DOLLAR" and "HALF SIZE"

Front: "DR D JAYNE'S / EXPECTORANT / PHILADELPHIA"

This bottle was created using a cup-bottom mold. The mold was comprised of three pieces; two sides and a plate for the base of the bottle.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16113

Spruance Stanley & Co. Whisky Bottle

Glass
Circa 1869
H 11 5/8", D 2 5/16" base

The words "SPRUANCE STANLEY & CO 1869 (Inside a horseshoe)/WHOLESALE/LIQUOR DEALERS/SAN FRANCISCO/CAL" are stamped on the bottle.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16198

Amber Glass Bottle Fragment

Glass
Circa 19th-20th Century
H 2 3/4", D 1" mouth

This bottle was manufactured with an automatic bottle machine and is embossed on the sides with "...BE REFILLED" and "NO DEPOSIT."

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16779

Vessel Lid Fragments

Earthenware with reddish-brown glaze
Circa 1865
H 6 1/4", D 2" x 1 1/4" base 3 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 3/8"; 2 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 3/8"; 1 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 3/8"

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16068

Homer Laughlin Pitcher

Ceramic
Circa 1914
H 5", D 2" x 4 3/4" base

The Laughlin Brothers, Homer and Shakespeare, formed a partnership in 1871 to sell pottery in their hometown of East Liverpool, Ohio. Their reputation for quality pottery enabled them to become one of the better known ceramic dinnerware manufacturers.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 20120

Homer Laughlin Pitcher

Ceramic
Circa 1914
H 5", D 2" x 4 3/4" base

The Laughlin Brothers, Homer and Shakespeare, formed a partnership in 1871 to sell pottery in their hometown of East Liverpool, Ohio. Their reputation for quality pottery enabled them to become one of the better known ceramic dinnerware manufacturers.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 20120

Clock Wheel

Copper Alloy
Circa 1865
D 1 3/4"

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16089

Arizona Tax Coin

Unidentified metals
Circa 1930s
D 2/3"

In the 1930s, many states began to charge a sales tax. This often led to the total cost coming down to fractions of a cent. In order to prevent either the retailer or the customer from profiting by rounding up or down, tax coins were introduced. The practice of using sales tax coins died out in the 1950's.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 17971

Candle Box Fragment

Wood
Circa c. Late 19th century
H 4", L 10 _", W 0.5"

The M. Werk Company manufactured candles that mine workers used to light their work areas. The candles were used with a candlestick holder.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16043

Crucible

Ceramic
Circa 1876-1937
H 4", D 3", Base D 1 _"

Maker's mark: "Denver Fire Clay Co." Denver, Co 1876-1937

A crucible is a container that can withstand very high temperatures, and was used to separate metals from ore. The ore was heated inside and the liquid metal was poured into a separate container.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 3693

Dish Fragment

Blue on white porcelain, George Jones "Abbey 1790" pattern
Circa 1910s-1930s
2 x 3 1/4 x 1/8"

Manufactured by George Jones & Sons, Ltd., England.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16085

Large Handle

Iron
Circa 1865
L 10", H 2 1/4", Platforms 3 x 2 1/2"

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16100

Large Handle

Iron
Circa 1865
L 10", H 2 1/4", Platforms 3 x 2 1/2"

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16100

Meat Can

Metal
Circa 1895
H 3", L 3 _", W 2"; Lid H 2/3", L 3 _", W 2.5"

This meat can was found at the Rockefeller Mine in the park. When cans are found, the type of seal, the dimensions, and style of cans can help determine their contents and age.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 3703

Hinge

Metal
Circa 1865-1930
L 2 1/8", D 5/8"

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16140

35mm 1751 DeVry Camera

Circa 1920s
H 6 _", L 8 _", W 4"

This camera was used by Oscar Jaeger on his 1927 expedition on the Colorado River. In 1932, he self-published his adventures in "The Great Grand Canyon Adventure: A Narrative of Rapid-Shooting on the Colorado, the World's Wildest River."

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 3571

35mm 1751 DeVry Camera

Circa 1920s
H 6 _", L 8 _", W 4"

This camera was used by Oscar Jaeger on his 1927 expedition on the Colorado River. In 1932, he self-published his adventures in "The Great Grand Canyon Adventure: A Narrative of Rapid-Shooting on the Colorado, the World's Wildest River."

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 3571

35mm 1751 DeVry Camera with Leather Case

Circa 1920s
H 6 _", L 8 _", W 4"

This camera was used by Oscar Jaeger on his 1927 expedition on the Colorado River. In 1932, he self-published his adventures in "The Great Grand Canyon Adventure: A Narrative of Rapid-Shooting on the Colorado, the World's Wildest River."

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 3571

Leather Camera Case

Leather
Circa 1920s
9" X 12" X 4-1/2"

Cowhide Camera Case used by Oscar Jaeger on his 1927 expedition on the Colorado River. Due to health concerns he retired from his father's business in 1927 and began traveling the Colorado River. In 1932, he self-published his adventures in The Great Grand Canyon Adventure: A Narrative of Rapid-Shooting on the Colorado, the World's Wildest River.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 3570

Perfume Bottle

Glass
Circa 1865
H 4 1/2", Base D 1 3/4"

This bottle was made in an automatic bottle machine and has no maker's mark.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16756

Fragment from Box of Explosives

Wood
Circa 1900-1930
H 1 _", L 17 _", W 0.5"

The Katherine Gold Mine was discovered in 1900 and operated intermittently until 1930. The mine was named for the sister of one of the discoverers.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 3698

Rifle Cartridge

Metal
Circa 1865
L 2 1/4", D 1/2"

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16704

Candle Holder

Iron
Circa Early 20th Century
L 8"

This candle holder was used by miners to light their work areas. The spike could be driven into the mine walls to hold the candle in place.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 3583

Spoon and Fork

Silver plated copper alloy
Circa 1865
Spoon 5 2/3", Fork 7 _"

The maker's mark on the spoon "LASHAR" indicates it was made by Lashar Silver.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16086 LAKE 16087

Glass Bottle

Glass
Circa 1894
2 1/4 x 1 _" Base, H 6 5/8"

This bottle was manufactured with a cup-bottom mold and is stamped with the word, "JAYNE'S/VERMIFUCE/MADE IN U.S.A./DR. JAYNE AND SON/PHILADELPHIA."

"This valuable medicine has the power to expel Round Worms from the intestinal tract." -From Dr. Jayne's 1916 Almanac

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16797C

Old English Curve Cut Pipe Tobacco Tin

Metal
Circa 1900
L 8.5cm, W 8.0cm, T 1.5cm

A mining claim (LAKE 20303) for the the "Light Lode Claim" was found inside this can. It was common to place a claim inside a can such as this and many have been found in the park. The paper is now so fragile it can not be handled without prior treatment.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 4005

Velvet Tobacco Tin

Metal
Circa 1900
4" x 3" x 7/8"

The claim to the "Glow in the Dark Mine," located inside what is now the park, was found in this tobacco tin. It was a common practice to place mining claims inside tins such as this to preserve them from the elements.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 16167

Tobacco Tin

Metal
Circa 1955
H 4 7/16", Base 14/16" x 3"

This tin, manufactured by J.G. Flynt Tobacco Co. was found with a mining claim for the Golden Mile Mine inside.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 21285

Canteen

Aluminum
Circa 20th Century
L 11 _", H 10", W 10"

This 1 gallon canteen features multiple bullet holes.

Photographer: Andy Cattoir

LAKE 23064