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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)
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)
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)
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)
Black collar and stiffener, curved, wired, yet damaged, 6 sections,…

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

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.

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.

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.

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.