artifacts

Graves of John and Margaret Dooley

Inscription on John Dooley's gravestone: "Born in Ireland" Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Macardies. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Twisted horsehair rope locally called a "macardy," from the Mexican-Spanish mecate, for maguey-fiber rope; from Joe Boggio's basement museum The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation pr... More

Chuck Wagon Wheel and Triangle. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Colle...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More

Pews. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Church interior Public domain photograph of furniture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by... More

Cattle Guard. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Public domain photograph of train tracks, landscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by th... More

Chinese Coins - coin, public domain photograph

Picryl description: Public domain image of coin, money, numismatic catalog page, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Chuck Wheelock's Spurs. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

People in photograph: Wheelock, Chuckd Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Proj... More

Silver-Plated Spurs. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Picryl description: Public domain image of a dress, costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions. The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertak... More

Feature 2 Backfilled and Outlined in Lime for Aerial Photo

Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl... More

Cabinet. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

In main residence Occupants: Thomas, Keith and Jean Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley ... More

Tool Box. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Denim patches for pinkeye Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cul... More

Metal Utensils. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made of metal, 1910-1940 Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Pa... More

Four-panel Barn Door - Public domain drawing

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A wooden wheelbarrow made by Joe Pettry, Woody Boggs' grandfather, who...

As the women cleaning ramps in the "ramp circle" on Drews Creek made clear (see ramp essay), you can start your own ramp patch from the small rootlets leftover from the cleaning process. Many domesticated ramp ... More

Running Iron (Arc), Washington DC

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Enameled Cups, Washington DC

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

War Bag and Pouch. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Also called a "War Sack," used by buckaroos to carry clothing and personal gear, marked with a 96 brand; the tan fold-over pouch carries items for shaving and washing The Para... More

Miscellaneous Hardware. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Occupants: Thomas, Keith and Jean Originally used in main residence Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The ... More

Bunkhouse Wall Shelves. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Maker: Stewart, Leslie Made for Smithsonian Exhibition, 1980 Public domain photograph of table, furniture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Projec... More

Cattle Guard. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Cowhide draped on side of guard, said to frighten cattle Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Va... More

Close-ups of individual quilt squares; each square represents a differ...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at St. Joseph's Hospital, 703 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 14, 1994.

Homemade squirrel call, made by Randy Sprouse

Except for the squirrel call, Ray Cottrell found all of these artifacts on the ground while out walking in the mountains around Clear Fork and Marsh Fork. Event: Ray Cottrell's collection of "Indian Tools and W... More

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Western artifacts on the exterior wall of a structure in Grand Saline ...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Ph... More

[Japanese artifacts, Peabody Museum of Salem, Salem, Massachusetts.]

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

7 U P Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Brand first recorded by J.P. Byrnes of Paradise Valley in 1902, then in 1916 by Gideon Forgnone and Steve Boggio; this iron made by local Paradise Valley blacksmith in ca. 1930... More

Shepherd's Crook. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Pedroli, Pete Used to catch sheep by the rear leg and to prod them, made of iron, ca. 1930 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife ... More

Medicinal Containers. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Vicks Vaporub and Mitchell Essence Ginger (decongestants); powdered alum box (gargle and douche); Ourine box (sore ears); Mitchell Essence ginger bottle; Vaseline jelly (lubric... More

Leather-Trimming Gauges. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie With a pocket knife inserted into the tinned notch, these blocks are used to trim irregular strips of rawhide into even-width, beveled thongs for braided lariats, hackamores, a... More

Leather-Trimming Gauges on Saddle Blanket

For trimming rawhide or leather for braiding, ca. 1950 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Coffee Pot. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Thread spool finial, rolled aluminum, makes twelve cups, ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife... More

Latch Made from Bit on Horsehoe Gate

Maker: Pedroli, Pete Handmade, ca. 1950 Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hay Hooks. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Pedroli, Pete Used to handle bulky bales of hay, ca. 1960 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress... More

Anvil. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made from iron railroad rail, ca. 1960 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library of C... More

Braided Bosal and Macardy on Saddle Blanket

Leather nose band and braided hair rope locally called a "macardy," from the Mexican-Spanish mecate, for maguey-fiber rope, made in California Maker: Ortega, Luis Braided leather nose band and twisted hair rope... More

Baler, Cassinelli (Mill) Ranch. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Colle...

Maker: Freeman Public domain photograph of excavation, bulldozer, land management, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documen... More

Privy Base. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Maker: Boggio, Steve Source: Day, Rose (Boggio) Footprints cut into stone over which one squats into hole to defecate The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the... More

Bridle on Horse. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

People in photograph: Northrup, Tex Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project... More

Pack Saddle Cinches. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

People in photograph: Marshall, Howard W. Canvas and leather cinches for pack saddle use The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at ... More

Wooden Board Fence. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More

Bridle. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

With saddle blanket Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural ... More

At Stitching Bench. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

People in photograph: Tipton, Ken Maker: Main & Winchester, San Francisco California The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the ... More

Moccasins with Beadwork

Picryl description: Public domain image of military training, armed forces fort, camp, exercise activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Horseshoe Gate Latch. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More

Wooden Water Trough. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More

Double Square, (Quarter) Circle A, and 5T Brands

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Saddle on Horse. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

People in photograph: Stewart, Leslie Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Proje... More

Barbed Wire Fence. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

With wooden sticks Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural d... More

Pole Gate. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More

Halter Rope. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More

Ox-Yoke Gate, Stock-Stewart Residence, Ninety-Six Ranch

Sausage Stuffer. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

In bunkhouse Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documen... More

Neon Sign on Motel Where Fieldwork Team Stayed

Headquarters for field team Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gravestone of Lorenzo and Clothilde Recanzone

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portrait of Joe Boggio with his Father's Tools

People in photograph: Boggio, Joe Tools belonged to Boggio's father, Steve Boggio

Chinese Opium Tin - coin, public domain photograph

Public domain image of Chinese history, opium war, China government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Old Rock Hammer. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Used on rock, belonged to Joe Boggio's father, Steve Boggio Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise... More

Brushes. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Ramasco, Antone Tools belonging to the late Antone Ramasco Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The P... More

Cabinet Hardware. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Occupants: Thomas, Keith and Jean Removed from old cabinet in main residence The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library ... More

Spigot Cover and Lock. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

People in photograph: Loveland, Frank Maker: Loveland, Frank Open Public domain photograph of a spacecraft, space exploration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Va... More

Hair Twister. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Maker: Stewart, Leslie Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made of pine in 1978, twists horsehair into a cord when the block is rotated on the spidle, the cord is then braided or twisted into a rope The Paradise... More

Rocking Chair Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Pedroli, Pete Used for cattle and horses, brand recorded by Gerhard Miller, Sr. of Paradise Valley in 1886, has remained in the family The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation ... More

J Sheep Iron. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Iron brand used by John G. Taylor to brand the owner's mark onto the jaw or horn or sheep The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken ... More

Wheelock Mannequin at Opening Reception. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folkl...

People in photograph: Marshall, Howard W.; Stewart, Leslie Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Pa... More

Horseshoe Art. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a monument or sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the Ame... More

Gravestones of Peraldo Family. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collec...

Picryl description: Public domain image related to death, coffin, grave, funeral, burial, monument, cemetery, free to use, no copyright restrictions. The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documen... More

Close-up of individual quilt squares; each square represents a differe...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at St. Joseph's Hospital, 703 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 14, 1994. The label on the quilt reads: "This album quilt was planned, designed and... More

Cast-Iron Stew Pot. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

ca. 1940 Source: Pedroli, Pete Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Proje... More

Buck Rake at Mill Ranch, ca. 1915

Photo of Earthenware Saucer - Public domain dedication

Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Commerical glazed earthenware, marked "Buffalo China," ca. 1930

Tea Service. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Boggio, Joe and Geraldine Commercial pressed-glass products, ca. 1940 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library... More

Utensil Box. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made of pine, handmade on the Stewart ranch, ca. 1950 The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at t... More

Coffee Grinder on Side of Chuck Wagon

Belt-Driven Grinding Stone. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collectio...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More

Water Tank. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Used on field wagon Public domain scan of oil tank, gas tank, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undert... More

Pack Saddle Bags. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More

Holding Fancy Buckskin Dress. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collect...

Maker: daughter of Ethel Cavanaugh People in photograph: daughter of Ethel Cavanaugh The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the ... More

Diamond Hitch Pack on Horse. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collecti...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a horse, animal husbandry, free to use, no copyright restrictions. The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the America... More

Home Made Bench. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Homemade Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentati... More

Harrow. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Picryl description: Public domain image of a tractor, farming equipment, agriculture, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions. The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation pro... More

Corral Gate. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More

On Horse with Chinks. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

People in photograph: Northrup, Tex Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project... More

Gravestone of Son, James Pierce, and Infant Daughter

Inscription: "Children of Samuel and Anna Pierce" Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Barbed Wire Fence. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More

Gravestones of Hulda S., Victor W., and Robbie H. Schwartz

Public domain scan of a monument, cemetery, architecture design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Sausage Mill - A pile of old items sitting on the ground

Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Feeding Trough in Cattle Pasture. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Col...

Picryl description: Public domain image of field, irrigation, agriculture, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions. The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by... More

Hay Pen - A horse in a fenced in area with mountains in the background

Public domain image of a rural landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Mexican-Style Roping Glove on Hand

Outdoor Bakeoven. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Built for use by Basque sheep herders Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Proje... More

Stand and Cruets. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Church interior Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural docu... More

Churn. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

From Joe Boggio's basement museum Public domain reproduction of a teapot, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation pr... More

Sign, 101 Ranch. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project... More

Fence on Hinkey Summit Road

Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gate and Fence, 101 Ranch. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Gerhard Miller, Sr. and his son, were both excellent blacksmiths and made all of their own iron hinges and gate materials The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by... More

Old Chisel. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Belonged to Joe Boggio's father, Steve Boggio Public domain photograph - historical image of Nevada, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Paradise Valley Folkli... More

Antiques in Bedroom. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

John Ferraro's button baby shoes, his childhood doll, and an old mirror The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Co... More

Pocket Knife and Scabbard, Washington DC

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rag Rug. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Collection

Source: Stewart, Leslie and Marie Made about 1935 by Edith Stock Stewart from scraps of cotton cloth used on the Ninety Six Ranch Maker: Stewart, Edith (Stock) The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultur... More

Chuck Wheelock's Horse and Saddle. Paradise Valley, Nevada Folklife Co...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a horse, animal husbandry, free to use, no copyright restrictions. The Paradise Valley Folklife Project was a cultural documentation project undertaken by the America... More