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Two membership pins framed and mounted. Donors of gift are children of Adrian and Dorothy Wright who built and lived in George Bartlett's house at the 14 mile marker (across from 103 Huntington Road). One pin is Royal Arcanum Veteran, Second pin is…

The use of this item is unknown; it looks like a needle holder. Red with clear beads. Not a sophisticated item. Could have have been made by a child.
Formerly Bartlett Box

Handmade leather pouch with flap and interior piece to divide pouch into two sections. Almost appears to have been made by a child - not a sophisticated item.
Formerly Bartlett Box

These slippers belonged to Caroline Graves Bartlett (1852-1925).
Formerly Bartlett Box

The accompanying note says "this bib was used by farmers when they went to Church and did not change their shirt collar. In fact, there are two bibs in this box and the other seems to be less fancy. They are both spotted and need conservation.

This Dress Green Alpha Uniform Hat was removed from red hat box and belonged to Cpl Jane Warner Eldridge. Jane is the daughter of Henry I Marion (Dodge) Warner. She is also the Great-grandaughter of Samuel Dodge, Jr.
Jane served honorably in the…

This Dress Green Alpha Uniform belonged to Corporal Jane Warner Eldridge. Jane is the daghter of Henry I. Marion (Dodge) Warner. She is also the Great-grandaughter of Samuel Dodge, Jr.
Jane served honorably in the United States Marine Corps and…

Black bowler hat worn by Henry Snyder. On display in South vestibule on marble table.

Black, two-layerd, cotton ruffled petticoat with hooks on front and back, labeled "The Elite Petticoat Jackson Skirt and Novelty Co."

Bodice (dress top) with black lace collar; matching inserts on sleeves; hooks up back; made of cotton, silk inside.

Black (faded to brown), short cape, bordered at bottom and neck with brown lace 4" wide; back of cape is beaded with velvet bow at base of beading in back; label indicates Lord and Taylor, Grand Street, NY.

Black, ruffled parasol made of cotton; one seam is broken; handle is black and crooked; bottom piece (handle) is broken; tassle rotten and has fallen off.

Small black hat (folded material with chin tie; marked Pittsfield - H. Spiegel - North Street; stitching is gone in back) seems to be made of silk. with grosgrain ties.

old-style glasses in disrepair; missing one "arm", brass frames, wrapped in bunting, and in envelope.

All of these clothing parts were found in a box in the schoolhouse (Capen/Riverside) with note that says "Mrs. Hawley's stuff," also marked from Starkweather family (390/S/#682)
Black collar and stiffener, curved, wired, yet damaged, 6 sections,…

All of these clothing parts were found in a box in the schoolhouse (Capen/Riverside) with note that says "Mrs. Hawley's stuff," also marked from Starkweather family (390/S/#682)
Black collar stiffener, wire and lace eyelets, 7 sections, hook and eye…

All of these clothing parts were found in a box in the schoolhouse (Capen/Riverside) with note that says "Mrs. Hawley's stuff," also marked from Starkweather family (390/S/#682)
One dress part, with hook and eye parts on appropriate ends, also two…

All of these clothing parts were found in a box in the schoolhouse (Capen/Riverside) with note that says "Mrs. Hawley's stuff," also marked from Starkweather family (390/S/#682)
One dress part, interleaving for stiffening seams? identify date (Bee…

All of these clothing parts were found in a box in the schoolhouse (Capen/Riverside) with note that says "Mrs. Hawley's stuff," also marked from Starkweather family (390/S/#682)
Four zig-zag beaded strips, all different lengths, kept in a box top…

All of these clothing parts were found in a box in the schoolhouse (Capen/Riverside) with note that says "Mrs. Hawley's stuff," also marked from Starkweather family (390/S/#682)
Four single loop strips, all different lengths, kept in a box top and…