Elderberry Tea pipetampers Carried by trappers

Carried by trappers

Solid brass scissor snuffers trim the fragile end of the burning wick while snuffing out the flame

cochineal (dactylopius coccus)

Inspired by garments from the 1770s

in the case of Mary Jemison

Elderberry Tea pipetampers Carried by trappersDescription: The elderberry plant was well known to the native people of North America. The edible berries were used for medicine and dyes for basketry, while the plant stems and branches were used for arrow shafts, flutes, whistles, clapper sticks, and folk medicine. Early European Settlers were familiar with Elderberries as well. Since the middle ages in Europe, the plant was considered a Holy Tree, capable of restoring good health, and an aid to