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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.

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

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

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…

Private's uniform hat; grey wool; WWII on front top is eagle insignia holding swastika; below is a circle with bull's eye: white/blue/red/red concentric circles; moth hole. Number tag inserted in flap. See Box 30c for war items.
Formerly Bartlett…

Police Chief Hat belonging to Henry H. Snyder who was chief of police from ? (Identify Pete Packard). Blue wool, badge on front, patent lelather brim.

The lid to this box is missing
This was a woman's uniform used in World War II. It is moth-eaten and needs repair on left sleeve.

Constable's badge used by Philip Sheridan Dodge between 1940 and 1965. A pin glued to the back; material unknown

Dress worn by Mary Elizabeth Damon Witt, wife of Harry Witt. She was born in 11/23/1859, died 12/09/1938. She wore this dress when she was a little girl. It has a pattern of white on dark maroon, made of cotton; stripe and dots; lace piping/edging…

Shawl is hand made; crocketed loose chain link; white, wool, fringe around entire length. Mary Elizabeth Damon White wore this as "an old lady." Badly damaged by moths and mice.

1. Under slip to wedding dress: 52" long, 20" at widest point in skirt, spaghetti straps, satin, good condition except for perspiration marks. Badly wrinkled due to previous storage mode.
2. Wedding dress: lace, longsleeves, satin-covered buttons…

This dress was worn by Peg Rolland at the celebration of the Worthington Bicentenniel in 1968.

Flower pattern: handmade - main dress is V-neck, sleeveless, missing the belt, snaps on left side, synthetic material. Currently stored in basement. (see C20b)

Flower pattern: handmade - overjacket is short, no attachment mechanisms, has lace and material trim, same material as dress (see C20a) currently stored in basement

Flower pattern: handmade - underdress is pink satin like material, pleated front and decorative cloth covered buttons, brown stain on back; smocked and flair at bottom of skirt. currently stored in basement

Handmade Chiffon Dress with violet velvet straps; beige bodice and skirt, closing snaps on left, tie belt from front to back, skirt underlining synthetic. Crimped bodice. currently stored in basement

"Palm Beach" label, tailored suit, discolored, Rosenfield Clothes Shop in Pittsfield, white linen, 2-button jacket, pearl button, navy blue handkerchief in suit jacket pocket, wide lapels, double breasted, 2 buttons missing (in the pocket), unlined.…

"Christening Dress , Bonnet and Slip worn by Eva D. Snyder, Born, August 5, 1894, Adams, Mass., Baptised August 19, 1894, in Notre Dame Church, Adams, Mass. Donated by her daughter, Marvis (Peg) Snyder Rolland. The Bonnet and slip were made by…

"Christening Dress and Cloak of Susan Tracy Rice, Born June 23, 1863, Died August 22, 1937." This item was in a glass case in the Rice Room of the library along with the christening dress of Eva Snyder (C23). It is in deteriorated condition and needs…