What did tin shops make in the 19th century New England?
Tinners manufactured a wide variety of useful household items. Pots, pans, funnels, dippers, reflector ovens, scoops, colanders, measures, strainers, and other cooking utensils were a major category of tinware, as was such lighting devices as candle holders, oil lamps, and lanterns. You may see many tin items on the shelves of the shop.
