Steamboat Arabia: Thimbles & Pins ... for Denise by auntietk

Photography • Objects • posted on Sep 11, 2013

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The steamboat Arabia hit a snag while navigating the Missouri River in September, 1856. The ship, along with over 200 tons of cargo, sank into the mud. In 1988 the Arabia was located about 45 feet underground and half a mile from the Missouri River. Her cargo was excavated and is now housed in a museum in Kansas City. Think of it ... the steamboat sank in 1856. That cargo is the largest collection of pre-Civil-War artifacts in existence. It's like looking at the contents of a department store. If you ever get the chance to go to Kansas City, put the Arabia on your list. You'll be amazed. Many of the items are a part of a past none of us can fully comprehend, but even more are as familiar, and as similar, as the contents of your closet and toolshed. I have my great-great grandmother's silver thimble, and it's nearly a twin to the one on the left. Steamboat Arabia Museum website Steamboat Arabia Wiki .......... I hope you enjoy this image, Denise, as well as the story. It's a fascinating place! Happy Birthday, Denise!size=6> color=cb812a>

Comments (25)

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Wolfenshire

1:03AM | Wed, 11 September 2013

I spent a few years in a civil war era historical re-enactment group and later as a volunteer at a living history museum. It is interesting some of the things they had back then that are now lost in time. Think of the common stuff we had as children (don't say pet dinosaurs) that are now in museums.

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jayfar

1:27AM | Wed, 11 September 2013

Fascinating and marvellous to think the course of the river has moved that much in 150 years.

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beachzz

2:06AM | Wed, 11 September 2013

A stunning shot and beautiful gift for Denise!!

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wysiwig

2:07AM | Wed, 11 September 2013

Such fancy pins. Are they hat pins? I still have my mother's thimble (sewing, what's that?). I see it hasn't changed in over 150 years.

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durleybeachbum

3:22AM | Wed, 11 September 2013

AMAZING!!!

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FredNunes

4:53AM | Wed, 11 September 2013

Its a gorgeous image, Bravo! :-)

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kenmo

5:40AM | Wed, 11 September 2013

Cool macro....

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PHELINAS

7:35AM | Wed, 11 September 2013

Beautiful idea with splendid effect of light! Have a nice day ,Tara!!!!!!

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helanker

10:08AM | Wed, 11 September 2013

WOW That does inseed sound interesting. I wold have loved to see that in person. A really beautiful shot from there. :)

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MrsRatbag

11:23AM | Wed, 11 September 2013

Oooh, little shiny things--the magpie in me wants to steal them all. How wonderful to find all these so long after the fact. Wonderful capture of this array of gewgaws with such lovely pearlescent light; as a kid hatpins fascinated and terrified me--I always wondered if it hurt to stick those things into their heads. It took a while to realize it wasn't the head that was the anchor! Thanks so much for the birthday wish!

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JuliSonne

11:51AM | Wed, 11 September 2013

Excellent motif and shot!

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kgb224

12:13PM | Wed, 11 September 2013

Superb capture Tara. Thank you for sharing the info as well. God bless.

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drifterlee

12:14PM | Wed, 11 September 2013

That is really cool!!!!

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rockstrider

1:50PM | Wed, 11 September 2013

Superb light and DOF effect here Tara!

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jgeorge

5:03PM | Wed, 11 September 2013

INteresting lighting! I love the shining of the thimbles

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tofi

7:40PM | Wed, 11 September 2013

Such a lovely image, that has so much warmth about it! Time has passed so quickly...and so much has changed... This is a subject I haven't seen for quite some time :) The lighting is fantastic... such a pretty, and nostalgic image! Thank you for sharing this!

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jocko500

10:40PM | Wed, 11 September 2013

I remember seeing these things when I was growing up. cool shot

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dochtersions

4:35PM | Thu, 12 September 2013

Such a warm mood is going out of your dedi for your friend, Tara. And what a lovely light is to see on the pins.

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Adobe_One_Kenobi

7:57AM | Fri, 13 September 2013

Gorgeous light and atmo on this one sweetie.

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LovelyPoetess

3:24PM | Fri, 13 September 2013

I love the dreamy glow you've got in the photograph. Well done, and thanks for the info, sounds like somewhere to check out indeed.

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RodS

1:51PM | Sun, 15 September 2013

What a lovely photo, Tara! This is fascinating, indeed! Jeeze - I'm almost ashamed... How long Have I lived here, and have yet to see this museum.... Maybe this week...

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