Travis, do you have photos we can look at to give us a better idea of 
what you are describing?

Richard

On 11/26/2012 5:15 PM, Travis Shinabarger wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm brand new to this listserv. I'm an archaeologist in Alaska researching
> a shipwreck. The ship was constructed in San Francisco in 1888 and went
> down up north in 1910.  We found one piece of brass likely associated with
> the wreck. I was wondering if anyone had any idea on how to research either
> door knobs or gas lamp fixtures, which, as of now are my best guesses as to
> what the piece might be. Links to catalogs or whatever might be seen as
> appropriate would be much appreciated.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> -Travis Shinabarger

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Cordially:

Richard W. Galloway
Historical Archaeologist
"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."
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