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1901.3.1 - Cloth Fragment
Framed piece of wedding dress. Woven brocade ecru background with strawberry, leaves, flowers in greens and oranges. Scalloped pinked edges mounted on ecru fabric background. From attatched description: "Piece of wedding gown of Lydia, daughter of Thomas and Mary Moore of Lexington, who married Captain John Parker of Lexington May 25th 1755. Loaned by their great-great grandaughter Eliza Parker Robbins" Old sticker on back "Wedding Dress Miss ...
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1901.4.1 - Painting
Oil Painting of George Y. Wellington White haired and bearded, wearing black suit and tie. Gold/brown background. Inscripted "Susanna Adams Winn 1900" in top right corner. Painted by Susanna Winn
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1907.1.10 - Iron
28.875' flip iron used at Tufts Tavern. Flip iron has 7.5" simple handle which has slight point on bottom. Immediately after handle there is two ridges/indentations. First being a bump that gets wider than stalls with a small ring above, and the second smaller ridge with two rings surrounding them. There are two sets of a series of four bumps. The first set is 7.25" away from the handle, and the second is 16.25" away from the handle. In the serie...
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1907.1.108 - Stamp, Marking
Small stamp on wood block. "Arlington Historical Society Organized 1897"
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1907.1.2 A & B - Andiron
1 pair wrought iron fire dogs, found bricked up in the chimney of the Cutter Tufts - Russell Tavern, Mass Ave Demolished 1907 Andirons 11" tall, 3 hooks for split Record book 1A P18 JRH Inventory P2
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1907.1.3 - Lock, Door
Iron lock with iron knobs, from estate of Louisa Peirce Cooke, 280 Mass Ave.
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1907.1.8 - Candlestick
Tin candle holder, early 19th c. Am. Round base with medial ejector
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1907.10.1 - Broiler
miniature iron broiler - wrought iron , 5 bars, handle late 18th century, American Might be in the cupboard above the JRH Kitchen fireplace (right side) behind clear display case. Cannot open case at time (07/01/2014) so will need to investigate further. -- NK, SG
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1907.10.3 - Doll
Girl doll - procelain head; black hair; brown eyes; cloth body; leather hands; brown leather shoes; green and tan striped cotton dress; necklace of glass beads; pantaloons with lace trim; tucked betticoat; knit stockings Formerly # A.3.22
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1907.103.1 - Painting
Watercolor of Century School House, Old Burying Ground. First schoolhouse in Old Burying Ground. Later moved to outside of cemetary. Painted by George S. Frost.
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1907.11.1 - Musket
Flint lock musket - With bayonet c. 1763-1773, French Barrel rings missing. American -made muskets were patterned after this French model. Formerly the property of Ephraim Tufts - inherited from his father. Bayonet is probably British, added later. Lock Plate "Charleville R" Ramrod "R" Stock marked (carved ) "NI" "D" See media files for reference of this type of weapon in Neumann "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution."
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1907.11.2 - Bayonet, Socket
Bayonet with the leather sheath appears to be the older of the two bayonets, attributed to Sam Whittemore, possibly used in battle on April 18, 1775. The bayonet features a steel socket to fit over a musket barrel, with the L-shaped cuts to engage the bayonet lug and lock into place. The neck of the bayonet extends from the front of socket then curves upwards into the blade. At the base of the neck a slight fissure is visible, where the blade was...
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1907.11.2* - Bayonet, Socket
The bayonet appears to be probably 19th century, maybe from the Civil War or later, as it is marked "U.S.". The socket is constructed from a steel tube, with an L-shaped cut out in the socket to engage the bayonet lug/front sight. The bayonet is cleanly forged, with straight and sharply defined lines. The blade is robust at the base, and tapers towards the point in the profile and distal plane. The blade has one flat side, as well as two deeply h...
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1907.11.3 - Musket
Brown Bess, late 18th or early 19th century - English Walnut full stock flint lock musket with bayonet Marks on barell E? R? Sideplate:L-shaped, brass, round Triggerguard:Brass, acorn filial Buttplate:Brass Other furniture:Brass trumpet shape rammer pipes. Bayonet. This appears to be a 3rd-pattern/India pattern British musket from ca. 1810-1830. The barrel length, side plate, and trigger guard shape are all consistent. (compare Neuma...
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1907.11.5 - Roaster, Coffee
Large coffee roaster. Made of tin with wood frame. Hanging from the top bar of the frame is a large, flat metal pan with holes in the bottom. Appears to be either missing a part or needs the right set up to keep the parts in place while in use. The pan can be swung 90 degrees upwards and there are some catches on the bottom that a rod could go into. Above the top bar of the frame is a hollow metal cylinder that can rotate almost 360 degrees. Ther...
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1907.112.1 - Dress
Framed piece of wedding dress. Woven floral print in greens, ecru and orange. Berries and leaves design. Edges are pinked and scalloped. Mounted on ecru fabric. From attached description: "Captain John Parker's wife's wedding gown. Grandmother Robbins' Grandfather." Back of frame has label "Pictures and Frames Foster Brothers 164 Boylston St. Boston" Note: 1901.3.1 appears to be another scrap from the same gown. Possibly the number 112.1 ...
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1907.12.1 - Medal, Commemorative
Masonic medal - Hiram Lodge Centennial Medal. Bronze Medal on light blue ribbon. Bar reads 'Hiram Lodge' Medal front: Hiram Lodge, A.F. & A.M.: Arlington, Mass. Instituted, Dec. 12, 1797 Medal back: Centenary Medal 1797 : 1897. Image labeled "Munroe Tavern. Birth Place of Hiram Lodge" marked "1797-1897"
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1907.12.1 A - Medal, Commemorative
Masonic medal - Hiram Lodge Centennial Medal. Bronze Medal on light blue ribbon. Bar reads 'Hiram Lodge'. Medal 1 1/2" in diameter. With ribbon 3 ". On one side: Masonic emblem with "G" in center. Around edge: "Hiram Lodge A. F. & A. M.: Arlington, Mass. at top, "Instituted Dec. 12, 1797." at bottom. On other side: building in center with inscription "Munroe Tavern Birth Place of Hiram Lodge". Around edge: "Centennial Medal" at top, "1797-18...
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1907.12.4 - Stereoviewer
Stereoptican/steroscope - Top opens to drop slides in; back drops back with lens old-fashioned Unusual type -- more similar to Brewster style than to Holmes. All metal. Usually Brester stereosopes have a flap at top that opens to let light in, this one has a funnel-shape coming out of the top.
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1907.12.5 - shoe
Woman's shoes - Only one Brown leather toe with satin tan back; black stain heel. Belonged to Anna / Ann Bradshaw
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1907.122.1 - Tin
Fruit Can, for preserves, tin Cylindrical can, sealed by wedge of wood in wires across cover paper label attached to side: "Improved self-sealing fruit can. Manufactured by R. Shattuck, West Cambridge, Mass." followed by long text describing product, includes directions for use and names of people who use it
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1907.128.1 - Jug
Silver lustreware ceramic jug Ca 1800 English Possibly used in George C Russell's family
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1907.128.2 - Umbrella
Men's Umbrella Parasol : Ribs only, remnant of brown material, handle brown with ivory inlay & initials DC for David Crosby . His second umbrella is # 1907.057.0001 is from the estate of his wife Lavinia Crosby . 40 inches long
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1907.128.3 - Hatbox
White hatbox decorated with flowers in various colors and ivy. The design is similar to some types of wallpaper. The flowers are blue and gray, yellow and gray, and red and gray. Both the flowers and ivy are on long brown stems. The box is made of thin wood, lined on the inside with plain, light brown paper. The lid is in the bottom of the box, and is decorated in the same style as the rest of the box on both sides. However, one side of the l...
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1907.13.1 - Cap
White bonnet - for baby or doll - hemstitching on top, drawstring and bow at back - tie.
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1907.131.1 - Drawing
Pencil sketch, Rev Samuel Cooke house, back with barn, fence, and tree. done by Anna Cooke Bradshaw in 1838 Built 1740, Rev Samuel Cooke 10" x 12.5" framed, 7.5" x 10" drawing visible
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1907.15.4 A-B - Glove
One pair kidskin gloves stamped with image of Marquis de Lafayette, to be worn on the occasion of Lafayette's visit to Boston in 1824
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1907.15.5AB - Cable, Submarine
Section of cable with letter from inventor Cyrus W. Field - first cable laid Atlantic Cable with letter 1858, Aug 21, N.Y. Further description from "Catalogue of Articles in the Collections of the Arlington Historical Society", 1907, p. 13, which reads: "Section of first Atlantic Cable, with autographic letter of Cyrus W. Field, the inventor" The letter from Field is certifying that the cable is a genuine section.
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1907.15.8 - Pincushion
Oblong, grey brocade, pink bows at corners and center. Made from a piece of silk from a dress worn by Anna Bradshaw at Dr. Timothy Wellington's wedding; sold to Mr.(Mrs.?) John Fowle at Orthodox Church Fair Apr. 1819 (Approx or April?) Further description from "Catalogue of Articles in the Collections of the Arlington Historical Society", 1907, p. 13, which reads: "Pin-cushion, made by Anna Bradshaw who donated the land upon which the Orthod...
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1907.15.9 - Cane
Cane with sword blade - Men's cane with sword blade - Ivory and walnut handle, blade, but no cane covering - from cane of William Whittemore
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1907.16.1 - Nail
4 nails. Handwritten inscription on lined paper: "Wrought Iron Nails taken from the Old Russell Store, when Repaired in November 1896. Presented by Miss Elizabeth J. Newton." Second handwritten inscription: Old Russell store building picked up Nov. 7, 1896 when corner sawed off.
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1907.16.2 - Moccasin
Men's shoes : Hand-sewn Indian Moccasin. White kidskin embroidered with colored flowers on heel and toe heel flaps. White kidskin Size 12
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1907.16.4 A - Currency
Fifteen cents. Fractional. Green reverse. 3/1863 Fractional This fifteen cent note is a part of the fourth series of "fractional currency" that was between July 14, 1869 and February 16, 1875. Paper Fractional Currency started to be issued during the Civil War by the Union in order to keep track of currency as coins of the same value were a struggle to being tracked by the citizens due to hoarding of the coins. Five different series was issue...
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1907.17.10 - Currency
Paper money - U.S. ten cents 3/1863 Fractional green reverse Printed by American Bank Note This ten cent note is a part of the fourth series of "fractional currency" that was issued in 1874. Paper Fractional Currency started to be issued during the Civil War by the Union in order to keep track of currency as coins of the same value were under struggle to being tracked by the citizens due to hoarding of the coins. Five different serues was...
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1907.17.2 - Warmer, Hand
Silver hand warmer, inscribed. On the front is inscribed "Daniel Shatford. 1745". The writing is encircled by a symetrical decorative wave-like pattern. There is a second decoration around the edge, with loose (frog) knots in the corners. On the back of the same piece is inscribed "I.Shaw". The first piece pulls out of the second, which has a decorative back and an open front. The back has small holes in it, pierced in a decorative pattern, w...
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1907.19.2 - Link, Cuff
2 round cuff buttons carved from piece of Paddock Elms in white box marked 'A.T. Harriott, jeweler, Norwood, Mass.'
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1907.19.3 - shoe
Women's shoes : Pair of shoes from Florence, Italy. Brown suede (?), pointed toes, metallic & bead, purple ribbon, embroidery wine colored embrodered toe, size 3 1/2 to 4. Middle Eastern in style.
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1907.2.1 - Pin, Rolling
Wooden rolling pin Short knobs at ends ?made for Sophronia (Fessenden) Russell Record book 1907 Cat.
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1907.21.1 - Box, Cartridge
Wooden cartridge box carried by Lewis P. Bartlett who drilled with a Military Co. of Boston Common at the reception of General Jackson in 1832. Holds 18 cartridges.
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1907.22.1 - Type
2.5 x 3.875" wooden box filled with metal type used at West Cambridge Post Office. Type includeds a metal stamp "Paid". Wooden box is in decent condition. Box's edges and bottom have been likely glued together. The bottom in not perfectly attached like sides. Lid of box is attached with two metal wiring. Wood is a dark brown and inside is a lighter color. The wooden box is scratched on the bottom. Box has seven slots on each side inside intended ...
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1907.22.2 - Wheel, Stamping
Heavy round metal wheel marked "Free, 9, 10, 13..." etc. Used in West Cambridge Post Office.
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1907.22.3 - Warmer, Foot
Large foot warmer in wooden frame. Tin box with holes pierced into it; holes are mostly circular but some are other shapes such as hearts or moons. Holes are in a circular pattern with some lines radiating out. Inside the box is a metal pan, presumably to hold the coals. Box is in a wooden frame with posts, three bars across top, and a wire handle. Frame is falling apart.
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1907.23.1 - Clothespin
3 homemade wooden clothespins (a,b, & c--not labeled with a, b, or c)
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1907.24.1 - Snuffbox
Wooden snuff box with eagle on top, made by William Locke from a piece of wood taken from the frigate, "Constitution."
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1907.24.2 - Shoe
pink leather baby shoe without laces, worn by Jessie C. Pierce (Bacon), the donor
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1907.24.3A&B - Cup & Saucer
Blue on white flower design; ceramic;cracked On loan
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