Unit 6 Flashcards
How did the early colonist bury their dead
w/o coffins because they couldnt afford it
Why did the colonist bury their dead quickly
because they faced a lot of disease
How were the coffins made in the early colonies
simple, made to order, octagon shape, no decor, and unlined
What type of coffins was used for the wealthy
Hardwood coffins
What type of coffin was used for the poor
black painted pinewood
When was coffin furniture made
in America in 1800
When was ‘Westward Expansion
in 1812
What was coffin shops and coffin warehouses used for
it was to make and store the coffins
Where was the first coffin shop
In NYC by John L Dillon
What was the goal of the early coffin maker
Utility
Status
Artistic
Protection
Preservation
Wrought Iron Coffin was introduced
in 1820
Who did stone, marble, and cement coffin
John White in 1835 in NY
Who did the metallic coffin
James Gray in 1836 in Virginia
Who did the Fisk Metallic Coffin
Almond Fisk in 1848
When was coffins made of lead
in 1860 for grave robbing
Cast iron coffins was made in
1854
Who made The Ogee coffin
1859 AC Barstow created the S shaped curve on top coffin
Where did the word casket come from
French word ‘casse’ jewel box
Sheet Metal caskets was introduced
in 1870s
Caset was the dominate word
for burial cases in 1890
Who mass produced the cloth casket
Samuel Stein Stein Manufacturing Co.
What was the casket called for President Grant
Style E State Casket in 1885 octagon, cloth covered glass top
What was life signal caskets used for
designed to spring open if there was any signs of life
3 main types of burial cases in the 19th century
Wood
Metallic
Mummy Case
Cloth covered
