Educational Quiz

The intent of this educational quiz section is to provide information about some aspect of the clay tobacco pipe industry. The answer is given under each photograph (if your browser supports "rollovers"). New quizzes will be offered periodically. You are encouraged to submit materials for quizzes and to participate in this information exchange.

Quiz 1:
Diagonal Ribbed Reed Stem Clay Pipes - Identify the Pipe Maker and Time Period
J. Byron Sudbury, December 5, 2002
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In case your browser does not support Rollover Images and show you the answers behind each photograph, the answers to this quiz are:

1. Merrill Co., Akron, Ohio ca. 1870
2. Pamplin, Virginia, ca. 1880-1890
3. Akron Smoking Pipe Co., Mogadore, Ohio, ca. 1880-1890
4. Akron Smoking Pipe Co., Mogadore, Ohio, ca. 1880-1890
5. Anna, Illinois, ca. 1880-1903
6. Anna, Illinois, ca. 1859-1880
7. Unknown (possible Point Pleasant, Ohio), ca. 1850-1880
8. Unknown, ca.1850-1880
9. Anna, Illinois, ca. 1859-1880
10. Anna, Illinois, ca. 1859-1880
11. Point Pleasant, Ohio, ca. 1850-1880
12. Unknown (same mold as #8), ca. 1850-1880
13. Merrill, Akron, Ohio, ca. 1870-1880
14. Unknown, ca. 1860-1890

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