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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)
Two lace cuffs - double row of lace, oval motif (matches three piece…

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)
Pair of sleeves, lined, small mesh lace. Cream color (tag resting…

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)
Rolled and tied black silk fragments. Attached to which is a note that…

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)
Six beaded decorations, can see fire damage, rust color, diamond shape,…

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)
Beaded cloth section kept in labeled envelope, some beads have fallen…

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)
Beaded black belt part, hand stitched, row of beading coming off,…

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…

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