Pieces of History

Porcelain hair receiver, 1899, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Porcelain hair receiver, 1899, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Celluloid hair comb, 1924, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Celluloid hair comb, 1924, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Silver match safe, 1893, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Silver match safe, 1893, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Cozy Glow electric heater, 1920s, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Cozy Glow electric heater, 1920s, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Gas mantle in cardboard tube, 1890, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Gas mantle in cardboard tube, 1890, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Large incandescent light bulb, 1901, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Large incandescent light bulb, 1901, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Matchbook from the Mark Twain Hotel, mid-20th century, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Matchbook from the Mark Twain Hotel, mid-20th century, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Ashtray made from spent shell casing on the USS Chemung, 1965, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Ashtray made from spent shell casing on the USS Chemung, 1965, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Vase made from mis-blown Thatcher milk bottle, 1928, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Vase made from mis-blown Thatcher milk bottle, 1928, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Metal foot warmer with a tray for charcoal, c. 1910, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society

Metal foot warmer with a tray for charcoal, c. 1910, from the collection of the Chemung County Historical Society