Boulder City Museum Historical Associations' Reserved Collections
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Boulder City Museum Historical Associations' Reserved Collections
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Hard Hat
This hard hat belonged to Elton Garrett, one of Boulder City’s most well-known residents, during his time as a reporter for the Las Vegas Age. Produced with canvas, leather, and black paint, this hard hat is similar in composition to those first…
Cable Desk Acccessory
In their spare time, construction workers at the Hoover Dam made makeshift objects from leftover materials or metal scraps found near the worksite. This hand-crafted, decorative accessory features a series of stacked cables arranged into the shape of…
Mini Binocular Set
A practical tool, this mini-binocular set allowed one to view distant objects with ease. The binoculars feature minimal detail, but include a center focus knob between the eyepieces that controls visibility through the lenses. The dark brown leather…
Plumb Bob
A plumb bob, or "plummet," is an engineering tool made of a weight suspended from a piece of string used as a vertical reference. This particular instrument belonged to Harry C. Hall, who worked as an inspector at the dam site. The brass weight is…
Surveying Manual
Surveying is the science of determining the relative positions of objects or points on the Earth's surface. This copy of Pence and Ketchum's 1932 edition of Surveying Manual belonged to civil engineer and longtime Boulder City resident Harry C. Hall.…
Modern Home Physician
With little access to hospitals, at-home medical care texts were essential to the well-being of Dam workers and their families. Modern Home Physician is an example of a medical reference book designed for practical use in the home. First published in…
Johnson & Johnson First-Aid Travel Kit
The original Johnson & Johnson brand First-Aid Kit entered the commercial market in 1888. However, increased travel in the early 1920s prompted the company to create this pocket-sized "Travelkit." This portable, tin kit is packed with essentials to…
Wooden First-Aid Kit
Compared to Johnson & Johnson's "First-Aid Travelkit," this medical kit includes additional equipment for more extensive care. The contents are kept together in a large wooden box held securely by two gold metal clasps. Most notably, this case is…
Hand Mirror
This delicate handheld mirror once belonged to a Boulder City resident. The front of the mirror features an oval-shaped glass encapsulated by yellow marbled celluloid. On the back is a decorative motif that adds to its elegance. Marbled celluloid was…
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