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This is one of two pieces (see CH2a) Mulberry Saucer, chipped in two places, one has hairline crack, shows wear on bottom, has painted scene on bottom (ls a lovely lavender color on cream). Possibly used in Pierce Tavern? Currently in basement.

Five unused pencils advertising 'Robert L. Cudworth, Wood Dealer' White pencils with black printing advertises 'Stove, Fireplace, and Slab Wood, Wood delivered from nearby lots' Telephone 2544, Cummington, Massachusetts. Formerly Bartlett Box

This Pewter Drinking Mug belonged to Henry H. Snyder and could have been a souvenir of the nation's bidentennial. The mug is solid pewter and rather heavy compared to U22. The bottom is not glass and marks on the rim are illegible. It is on…

Healy and Bigelow's Kickapoo Indian Cough Cure' Unearthed from property at 432 Old Post Road by Aurora Smith. Could have belonged to Eager. See Box 35, #2004a-062. Currently on display in the corner cupboard in the east Vestibule.

Measurements and drawings of these tools are shown on the accompanying paper. 15 items outside of tagged pink satin bag.

This frame, of some value, was donated along with the photograph of Walter Buxton's grandparents. It is too small to be the original frame of the photograph although Betsy Siman claimed it was.. See Buxton photograph Box 03b, 2004-296

Round metal ricer; possibly used at Cudworth Farm

Mr. Wisner lives in Dalton. He is a former resident of Worthington. (identify date)

MOLDY. a box configuration, covered in cloth; leather handle on one side, has metal corners all around, clip openers in four places, unclipped part reveals dials and inner workings of the radio. Paint is spattered on it, top is hinged in the middle…

Raleigh Alkaline Tablets box (on display). Raleigh products were peddled door to door as a source of income.

Metal rug beater with wooden handle; possibly used at Cudworth Farm

This small sieve made of wood with metal sieve is on display in the main room. The sieve is rather fine mesh and could have been used to sieve flour or corn meal. Identify Catherine Rude Sena.

Wrapped in white paper - small wooden frame with note: 'Uncle Fred made this frame. Also one from pieces of wood from Grandpa Scott's old stable.' In 2000 it was determined that Grandpa Scott was from the Ransom Scott place; Uncle Fred is not known…

In April 2001, Lyn Horton could not find the original thirteen functional large flatirons in the estate given to WHS. However, on 7/31/2006, during a trip to the Capen/Riverside School House, they were discovered in a box and brought to the basement…

This grey tin bread box was acquired in the early years of the Worthington Historical Society (1960s). It was used to house the LaFayette Stevens Diaries as noted on a card taped on the front of the box. These diaries are not in Box 39a. The box…

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…

These two wooden barn pegs were made by Walter Tower and brought from the Capen/Riverside School. The smaller of the two is older and worn and could have been model for the newer one. They are currently on display in the main room in a display case.…

Wooden utensil (knife) tray - history unknown. Two sides for knives; handmade, handle in center divider.

This wooden Paddle or Bread Spatula was found in the Tower home; it presumably belonged to Prouty family. It is in delicate condition.

Four small, decorative flatirons are on display in the east vestibule. Please see also U25 (Basement) 1.) 2-1/4' x 1-7/8 with letter 'O' on top of base. 2.) 1-5/8' x 1 5/8' x 2 1/4' with curls at the end of the handles. 3.) 1 5/8' x 1-3/4' painted…