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This redware pipe sagger fragment is an example of kiln furniture used by Moravian potters. A sagger is a clay container used to hold ceramics while they are fired in a kiln. A sagger protects the pottery inside from open flames and debris. This…

Redware oil lamp manufactured by Gottfried Aust in Bethabara. This lamp is coated in a brown glaze. The brown color was obtained by adding manganese oxide to the lead glaze.

The lamp’s design is unique. It has a base similar to candlesticks found…

Receipt for the purchase of the Nissen Freight Wagon from Russel E Varner for $425.00. The document is a photocopy of the receipt, with a hand written bill of sale laid in the center.
The document is 11" W x 8 1/2" H, on white copier paper.

Nissen freight wagon sold by Russel E. Varner May 23, 1994 for $425.00. Identified as a “hay wagon” by seller. Wagon has been repainted; chassis is red and the body is green. The rear axle has the original “NISSEN WAGON CO.” painted logo…

This redware lid is reconstructed from eight pieces recovered from the basement of the 1759 Gunsmith Shop/1786-1789 Christ Residence/1789 Krause Residence. It was thrown on a potter’s wheel, has an incised line around edge, with round knob/finial,…

Copy of a letter from W. S. Tarlton to E. L. Stockton regarding a recent visit to Bethabara, including suggestions for historic preservation and interpretation.
On yellow carbon paper, 11" x 8 1/2".

Copy of a type-written letter from Stanley South to E. L. Stockton regarding obtaining summer student employees from the PACE program, and funding. Letter is on yellow carbon transfer paper, measuring 11" x 8 1/2". Three holes are punched in left…

Copy of a letter from Stanley South to E. L. Stockton regarding the display and care of artifacts excavated from Bethabara.

Copy of a type-written letter from Stanley South to E. L. Stockton regarding the excavations at Bethabara. Items discussed include the Store, dog burial, Tailor Shop, Fort Wall, artifact storage, and Jewell South.. Letter is on yellow carbon transfer…

Copy of a type-written letter from Stanley South to E. L. Stockton regarding the excavations at Bethabara. Items discussed include the bell house, artifacts, future plans, vacation, and John Miller (SSMC 6-60 004). Letter is on yellow carbon…