Pipe

Object Name:

Pipe

Object ID:

1995.539.05

Date:

1850-1900

Description:

Pipe, Catlinite and lead. Inscribed on side of stem in black ink, "From Robert Eastman, Esq. / Concord, N.H." Cylindrical stem tapers, in two sections of different diameter, to conical bowl, which has wide top and flaring sides, and leans slightly forward. Stem has flat bottom. Beyond bowl, stem narrows, with flat top surface, and slopes down to flat front edge, which is undercut slightly. Stem has flat back end and bore of 0.55" diameter. Interconnected bands of inlaid lead around back section of stem and top of bowl, forming pattern of squares and triangles. Top of bowl is slightly oval, 1.8" x 1.55", and very slightly domed. Paper shreds packed into bowl.

Material:

Stone
Metal

Dimensions:

H-3.8 W-1.55 L-7.5 inches

Provenance:

Owned by Robert Eastman (1783-1867) of Concord, NH, father of Seth Eastman (1808-1875), noted illustrator of Native American life.

People:

Eastman, Robert (1783-1867)

Subjects:

Pipes (Smoking)