This small bell could have been used by a teacher in a school setting or possibly by someone calling a servant to attention. However, it seems more likely to have been a business desk bell. It is the type on a base of heavy metal with a metal…
This hand held brass school bell, with wooden handle has a very loud ring and is rather heavy. Could have been used for calling children in from school recess. On display on the school desk from Louis Ettlinger in the main room.
These two door latches were with T21 and could possibly have come from the West Worthington Chapel. See also T20 and T21. 1.) 11-1/2' x 2' without handle; handle measures 9-1/2' x 2-1/2' (handle is bolted onto base) 2.) 8-1/2' x 1-3/4 without…
This door latch came from the old West Worthington Chapel. It is badly rusted, quite ornate. See also T20 and T22. Wrapped in paper and placed in tin bread box (D 8) on basement shelves. Currently on display in main room in display case.
This window regulator is made of metal and was in the old West Worthington Chapel. It is quite rusted. Wrapped in paper and placed in tin bread box (D ) on basement shelves.
This hay fork is on loan from Catherine Rude-Sena until further notice. It is a made of wood as many implements were because of fear of sparks from a metal object starting fires. It is currently on display in the main room of the Historical Society…
This portable saw sharpening stand is made of wood and folds out. Has stabilizers when in use as a clamp for the saw blade which is then sharpened on site. See T6 in basement.
Two reamers found at the town transfer station by Duane Bartlett and given to Ted Claydon. They were probably used to bore holes in maple trees for sugaring taps. Also used to bore holed in furniture. In beautiful condition. See T 17
Two reamers found at the town transfer station by Duane Bartlett and given to Ted Claydon. They were probably used to bore holes in maple trees for sugaring taps. Also used to bore holed in furniture. In beautiful condition. See T 18 Currently on…
This tool has a wood handle; the spud is iron. It was used to peel bark from hemlocks in the tanning industry. Currently on display in main room in display case.
When corn was harvested, this knife severed the stalk; it has a wood handle. The knife is metal and rusted. Currently on display in main room in display case.
Originally owned by Franklin Burr. This tool is used to cut small brush; it has a wooden handle, which appears to have been painted green, and a metal knife. Currently on display in main room in display case.
Originally owned by Franklin Burr. This item was used to beat the grain out of husks. Crude wood handle and beater; the parts are held together with leather.
This was from the old Brewster store at the Worthington Center. The building could have been the old Burr schoolhouse. (Identify Ted Claydon). On display in the main room of the Historical Society building as of 10/14/2006. Ted Claydon and Paul…
Commr's Samuel Cole, Willard Jones, George T Dodge'. In early 20th century the same people filled the offices of Board of Selectmen, Board of Assessors, and Overseers of the Poor. These three people filled these positions in the years 1901, 1902,…
This cross section of a white pine tree which describes growth rings from 1899 to1994 when the tree was felled by Oliver Wiley on his property on Partridge Road (extension of Old Post Road ending on Ireland Street in Chesterfield). This cross section…
Fragment of the bell from the Second meeting house, which burned on April 2, 1887. See U5. This was kept originally in the Capen/Riverside schoolhouse. Make copy of record for Doug Small