Year Items Donor 73.1 1 Mooney, Howard, V. 73.2 1 Lahue, Warren

MINX A APPROVED FOR USE IN FEMME UNIVERSITY

Year Items Donor 73.1 1 Mooney, Howard, V. 73.2 1 Lahue, Warren, C. 73.3 1 Goodwin, John, r. & Mrs. 73.4 1 'Ruckus, Eliza & Perzel, Planche 73.5 2 Ellinwood, Grace, Miss 73.6 1 Parker, Arthur, P. 73.7 1 Connor, John, J. 73.8 2 Varnum, Mary, Miss 73.9 13 Moreton, Wilfred, Mrs. 73.10 2 Brown, Ctis, Mrs. 73.11 5 MacDougall, Allister, F. 73.12 1 Humble Oil Company 73.13 2 Scoboria, Marjorie, Miss 73.14 2 Drury, William, Nrs. 73.15 1 Burkinshaw, Cortlandt, J. 73.16 3 Duncanson, Ralph, Mr. & rs. 73.17 3 Gregg, John, Mrs. 73.18 1 Mathews, Francis, Mrs. 73.19 1 Smith, Florence, rs. 73.20 8 Norton, Edward, Mrs. 73.21 5 Fogg, Donald, Mrs. 73.22 67 Bartlett, Harriett, Miss 73.23 1 Germain, Philip, F. 73.24 1 Emmons, Henry, Mrs. 73.25 1 Parlee, Ralph, Mrs. 73.26 1 McWanaway, Barbara, Mrs. 73.27 2 Buckley, Howard, Mrs. 73.28 3 Town of Chelmsford 73.29 1 Kilburn, Jean, Mrs. 73.30 4 Paignon, Mabel, Miss 73.31 1 Pettee, Cristy, Mrs. 73.32 1 Celeste, Paul, Yrs. 73.33 31 Stevens, Hazel, Miss 73.34 1 Fiske, Eustace, Mrs. 73.35 1 By Purchase 73.36 8 Warren, Miriam,Yiss& Julia W. Fogg 73.37 1 Norton, Edward, Mrs. 73.38 1 Exxon Company 73.39 2 Peck,',William, Mr. & Mrs. 73.40 1 Ellinwood, George, Mr. & Mrs. 73. 4 1 1 By Purchase 73.42 1 Mackay Library 73.43 1 Plackie, Annette, Yrs, 73.44 1 Perham, Roy, G. 73.45 1 Frown, Otis, Mrs. 73.46 1 Chelmsford School Department 73.47 4 Scoboria, Marjorie, Miss 73.48 1 Lahue, Warren and Richard 73.4 9 3 By Purchase 73.50 3 Emmons, Henry, Mrs. 73.51 4 Pyam, Paul, & Amelia Byam Judge 73.52 2 Wade, Shirley, W. 73.53 20 Lahue, Warren, C. mab 1978 Year Items Donor 74.1 1 Byman, Lyman, Mrs. 74.2 7 Norton, Mrs. Edward W. 74.3 1 Lahue, Richard, O. 74.4 2 Ma. Bicentennial Com. 74.5 1 Fogg, Mrs. Donald H. 74.6 1 Bourgeault, Lucille, Mrs. 74.7 9 Ball, Lester, W. 74.8 3 Lahue, Warren, C. 74.9 2 Kilburn, Jean, Mrs. 74.10 1 Carr, Mrs. John 74,11 1 Ball, Mr. & Mrs. Lester 74.12 1 Jensen, Mrs. Oscar, R. 74.13 9 Parker, Bradley, R. 74.14 1 By Purchase 74.15 3 Norton, Mrs. Edward, W. 74.16 1 Town Hall, North Chelmsford 74.17 9 Emmons, Mrs. Henry , C. 74.18 2 Lahue, Richard, O. 74.19 2 Fitts, Mrs. Dana 74.20 6 Dinmore, Mrs. Harry, C. 74.21 3 Wyman, Mrs. Carl 74.22 2 Trubey, Mrs. Walter 74.23 1 Jefts, Miss, Ruth 74.24 1 Almstrom, Miss, Ruth 74,25 1 Hinckley, Mrs. William, C. 74.26 1 Clancy, Mrs. Francis 74.27 2 Bruce, Miss, Janet 74.28 22 Warren, Miss, Miriam and

010M1a, Fogg, Mrs. Julia, W. 74.29 1 Scarth, Mr. and Mrs. James 74.30 3 Parlee, Mrs. Ralph 74.31 1 Richardson, John, P. 74.32 10 Martyn, Miss, Lilla 74.33 16 Poirier, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Loan 74.34 1 Pettee, Cristy 74.35 2 Stewart, Mrs. Harold 74.36 21 Stevens, Miss, Hazel 74.37 5 Poland, Mrs. Helen, R. 74.38 1 Thompson, Mrs. Arthur, N. Loan 74.39 1 Sturtevant, Herbert S. & Charles 74.40 2 Fiske, Mr. & Mrs. Eustace, B. 74.41 32 Ross, Mrs. Ronald, B. 74.42 15 Stearns, Mrs. Ernest & Mrs. Lawson 74.43 1 Barker, Mrs. Ruth, Maybury 74.44 3 Parker, Bradley, R. 74.45 3 Fitts, Mrs. Dana 74,46 1 Woodward, Mrs. Clarence H. 74.47 1 Lahue, Richard, 0. 74.48 1 Hinckley, Mrs. William, C. 74.49 9 Watt, Charles, E. 74.50 1 Town of Chelmsford 74.51 4 Lahue, Mr. & Mrs. Richard, O. 74.52 1 Scoboria, Miss, Eunice 74.53 3 Greig, Mrs. Wallace 74.54 28 Carr, Mrs. John 74.55 1 Ryan, Mrs. H.S. 74.56 6 Clogston, Mrs. Raymond 74.57 1 Dana, Mrs. Russell, C. 74.58 1 Scoboria, Miss, Marjorie 74.59 1 Pettee, Mrs. Cristy 74.60 2 Marchand, Mr. & Mrs., George ib 1976 73.1

mr. Howard V. Jlooney 37',walker St., Lowell, Mass. received: 1-18-1973 J.F. acknowledged: 1-22-1973 J.F. registered: 1-18-1973 labeled: sane donor card: /nab 1979 object card:mab 1978

1 newspaper: The New York Fireside Colpanion, Vol.XXXY, No.886, Oct. 20, 1884 the N.Y. 1•1onthly 'Fashion Bazaar; Munro's Periodicals 73.2

mr. warren C. 1,hue 969 Westford St., Lowell, Mass. received: 2-6-1973 R.L. acknowledged:

registered: ✓ labeled: v" donor cafd ✓ mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

wallpaper: scrap token from the I.O.O.F.(Independent Order of Odd Fellows) Building, Chelmsford Center; apartments being dismantled to make office rooms for the First Bank and Trust, previously owned by Mr. Lahue. 73.3

Mr. and Mrs. John Goodwin 10 Longwood Drive, Chelmsford, Mass. received: 2-6-1973 J.F. acknowledged:3 3 - r

registered: ✓ labeled: donor card:)lab 1979 object card:1mb 1978

1 lamp: piano or desk lamp; House Gift 73.4

Mrs. Eliza. Spaulding Buckus 337 Billerica Rd., East Chelmsford, Mass. and Mrs. Blanche Spaulding Perzel 167 North Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 2-6-1973 J.F. acknowledged: registered: labeled: /lab 1979 donor card: object card: mab 1978

1 book: The Spa(u)1d1ng, Genealogy, 1630 - 1971 73.5

Miss Grace Ellinwood 231 Main St., West Chelmsford, Mass. received: 2-7-1973 J.F. acknowledged: 3-23-1973 J.F. registered: 1-17-1975 J.F. labeled: donor card: mab 1979 object cord: mab 1978

1 doll's bureau: oak stain; 10" across top , 44" wide x 7 3/8" high; 5; x 1 3/4" mirror (replaced.) set in back rest, 84" x 5i", with curved finial in center, 2 3/4" x 1"; 2 drawers in. front, 84" long x 4" wide and 2" deep; line trim above and below knobs; 5/8" round, wooden knobs are dark brown. None: This bureau belonged to Grace's mother, Florence Winship

2 doll's chiffoniere: belonged to Edla Winship, sister of Grace's mother; circa 1875 handmade of oak or ash wood; 11 5/8" high x 12" wide x 6" deep, having 3/8" overhang on top; top is indented to a depth of 3" and 4 3/8" wide; 2 small drawers on each side are 3" across, 5 5/8" long, and 24" deep; 2 long drawers, 3 1/8" degaixh11 3/8" wide x 5 5/8" deep; pendant drawer pulls are turned in acorn shape, 14" long; attached to drawers by wires looped through the wood; attached to back, at top, is a scalloped mirror frame. 10i" high x 7" wide overall; (mirror has been replaced) red stencilling in scroll pattern on large drawer fronts and top of small drawer sections, and around mirror .and down each side; boas is 124X 6i x 13/8" deep 73.6

iqrs. Arthur b. Parker 137 Pine St., Lowell, Mass. received: 3-6-1973 J.?. acicnowledged:"3 registered: labeled: donor card: ✓ 111ab 1979 mab 1978 object card:

1 baton: Chelmsford glass; 3 color - red, green and cleyr glass in a spiral twist; round head; (broken - in 3 sections) 73.7

'jr. John J. Connor 139 Baldwin St., Lowell, Aass. received : 3-6-1973 ac'cnowledged: 3 - 7 - i registered: labeled: donor card:/ 1"1- 3979 object card: mab 1978

1 - 5 glass slag: from the old Chelmsford Glass Company; found in the cellar of the original "long house" or tenement building where the glass blowers lived, between 1802 and 1827. This long, narrow apartment house, owned at present by fir. Connor, is to become a National Historic Site. 73.8

Miss Mary Varnu ► 495 Varnua Ave., Lowell, Mass.

received: 3-5-1973 H.S. acknowledged: 3-23-1973 J.F. registered: 6-25-1973 H.P• labeled: Y-i -/Y” J.'. donor card: plab 1979 object cards: mab 1978

Fu 1 lace doily: 'Dade by Ruth Howe white Battenburg lace 54" deep, in points and flowers; white linen center 7" in diaaeter doily: embroidered in satin stitch on white linen; flower design with leaf patterns and scrolls; 10" dial'. 73.9

Mrs. Wilfred Moreton 16 Woodbine St., Chelmsford, Mass.

received: 3-12-1973 J.F.

acknowledged: 3 - 23 - 1973 J.F.

registered: 3 - 13 - 1973 J.F. labeled: 3-14-1973 J.F. donor cardriab 1979 object card: mab 1978

REPRINTS FROM LITHOGRAPHS BY CURRIER & IVES Calendar for 1965; published by The Travelers Insurance Company, Hartford, Conn. 1 The Happy Family: Ruffed Grouse and Young 2 The Express Train 3 Winter Sports -- Pickerel Fishing 4 Winter Wood; by C.4. Durrie 5 The First Meeting of Washington and Lafayette; Philadelphia, August 3rd, 1777 6 The Nearest Way in Summer Time; by T. Creswiok 4 The Gem of the Atlantic 8 The Village Blacksmith; by F. Palmer 9 Throw If You Dare and Shall I? 10 Morning in the Woods; by F. P. Palmer 11. Rounding, the South West Spit: Regatta of the New York Yacht Club; by Parsons 12 Hero and Flora Temple: Swinging; on the Home Stretch

13 at for framing prints: size 144 x 18i" 73.10

Mrs. Otis D. Brown nee Minnie Penniman 33 Barton Hill Ed., South Chelmsford, Mass

received: 3-12-1973 J.F. acknowledged: 3-23-1973 J.F. registered: 6-25-1973 H.P. labeled: Y- 7 — 1::41 c y.

donor card: / rnab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 hat: man's brown felt; soft; size 7 worn by Otis Brown on his wedding trip

2 tea set: child's; white porcelain with simple line trim and scalloped edges

Oa teapot: 4" high;from spout across through handle is 6"; base, 1 3/4" c ol.•1 knobbed cover: 2" cnb sugar bowl: 340$ high with 14" base; 24"diam. at top; applied,looped knot handles b-1 cover: 3"; knobbed at top c creampitcher: 44" from top of handle to base; base, 1 4" in diam.; 3" from tip of lip to edge of handle d cups: 1" base; 2" high z 2" across; 14" applied handle& -1 thru 6 e saucers: 4" in diameter with 24" base -1 thru 6 f plates: dial. with 3" base -1 thru 6 73.11 Allister F. mac Dougall Boston ad., Westford, Mass.

received: 3 - 13 - 1973 J.F. acknowledged: 3-23-1973 J.F. registered: 6-29-1973 H.P. labeled: 6-29-1973 H.P. donor card:. mat) 1979 object card: mab 1978

photograph: Troop F Cavalry; "Entering round for night encampment ; June 1900; names of Keyes, Scoboria, bugler Carll, F isher, Capt. Monahan Idaated size of picture, 10 x 7 3/4" overall size, 14 x 11" 2 photograph: Troop F Cavalry, Squad 1, Chelmsford Center, 1902; Dr. Scoboria, Charles E. Bartlett identified; "Happy Days in Troop F" picture, 74 x 44"; overall size, 11 x 9" 3 photograph: Troop F, North Chelmsford, 1902 picture, 7 3/4" x 44" overall size, 11 x 9" 4 photograph: Troop F, Framingham Encampment, 1902 picture, 7 3/4 x 4 3/4"; overall size, 11 x 9" 5 photograph: Troop F Cavalry, Squad 1, Chelmsford Center, 1903 at Framingham picture, overall size, 73.12

Humble Oil & Refining Co. P.O.Box 2180 Houston, Texas, 77001 W.T.Slick, Jr. Manager, Public Affairs received: 3-27-1973 J.F. acknowledged: 3-31-1973 J.F. registered: 3-31-1973 J.F. labeled: 3-31-1973 J.?. donor card:/mnl' 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 magazine: The Humble Am; 3rd quarter, 1972; contains article by Don Didera entitled: "Bringing Back the Basketmakers"; illustrated study of the work of the Arizona Indian tribes; size 9 x 12"; for reference 73.13

Miss Marjorie B. Scoboria 15 Aest Riding St.. Aellesley, Mass. 02181 received: 4-15-1973 H.S. acknowledged: ;,;.1.-vw4_ registered: rr labeled: 6-25-1973 H.P.

donor card: J rna-b 1979 object card: mab 1978

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1 book: Chelmsford -- 250th Anniversary Proceedings at the Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town; May 28. 29, 30, 31, 1905 Report of the Committee of Arrangements

2 book: Chelmsford -- 250th Anniversary (same as above) 73.14

Mrs. Williaa H, Drury

24 Buckaan Drive Chelmsford, Mass.

received: 4 - 9 - 1973 J.F. acknowledged: .5.1.110L.

registered: 4 - 9 - 1973 J.F. labeled: 4 - 9 - 1973 J.F. donor card: ✓ mab 1979 object cards:mab 1978

1 Bye Laws or Orders and Regulations of the Chelasford Work House by the Overseers of the Poor, 1823: typed copy

2 A Strange Tale: typed copy; S-atiebrovy 3-7-73 concerning the superintendent and caretakers of the Chelasford Town Fara and Work House in 1838-1839

Cd 1(11-"-s- 4-dit L,. 441 Ll 19 71 c..el -L.71\-1 .4-U..; 1 Tki . 04 73.15

Mr. and Mrs. Cortlandt J. Burkinshaw 4 Brentwood Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 5-1-1973 R.L• acknowledged: registered: labeled: (.4.4.rkl-abale€1-) 7 - / r-, ie donor card: „(nab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 plate: clear glass; Liberty Bell design with names of the Ws" signers of the Declaration of Independence listed by —

states around the sides ,a . ve.rr zlooshc,, towyl,, t v,No ,rati ✓e_

))(\i‘.1\i(i k 00 eA 8 tkj /a7 73.16

Mr./Mrs. Ralph E. Duncanson 164 Parker St., Lowell, Mass. received: 5-1-1973 R•L• acknowledged: registered: 6-25-1973 H.P. labeled: donor card:1"/' 197Y object cards:mab 1978

CARPENTER'S PLANES

1 smoothing plane: length, 9"; width, 2"; width of iron, 1 3/4" 4107

2 rabbettplane: Or" long x 2" wide; iron lattim blade at ,;mss=, bottom, 1i" wide. Used for cutting out sides of boards for overlapping and joining.

3 Long or"trying- (or trueing) plane: for leveling; xerrio c-;. 20" long x 3" wide; iron, 2i" wide 73.17

Mrs. John H. Gregg nee Elsie Mackay 51 Newfield St., North Chelmsford, Mass. received: 5-11-1973 J.F. acknowledged: registered: 6-25-1973 H.P. labeled: 6-25-1973 H.P. donor card: ✓ mab 1979 object cards: mab 1978

1 Town Expense Sheets: 1839 - 1874; mounted on oakite in large book, 18" x 24", with marbleized covers. 2 blue print of A Plan of Chelmsford: size 121 x 15"; mounted in folder on oaktag, 17 x 23" 3 Atlas of Boundaries of the City of Lowell and Surrounding Towns; published in 1907 by the Common- wealth of Mass. Harbor and Land Commission: size 21 x 17 x 73.1 8

Mrs. Francis A. Mathews 182 Third St., Lowell, Mass. received: 5-19-1973 J.F. acknowledged: registered: 6-25-1973 H.P. labeled: 6-21-1973 F.deJ. donor cardlab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1. griddle: grey soapstone; rounded at the ends; 18" long x 9" wide, set in galvanized iron fraae with ring handles 1+" x deep at either end. 73.19

,qrs. Florence Smith 16 Hitchinspost ad., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 5-19-1973 J.F. acknowledged: ✓ registered: 6-25-1973 H.P. labeled: 6-21-1973 F.deJ. donor card: ✓ mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 wooden peg: whittled; squared and tapered; used for inserting ./ in crack in wall for hanging articles; 7e long, tapering to thin wedge, i" across and 1/8" thick; head end, 7/8" x 3/4" 73.20

Mrs. Edward. W. Norton nee Lucia W. Perkins 115 Robin Hill Rd. Chelmsford, Mass. received: 5-19-1973 J.F. acknowledged: 4." registered: 6-25-1973 H.P. labeled: 6-21-1973 F.de J. donor card:' mab 1979 object cards: mab 1978

1 pitcher: copper luster, pink luster and pebbled pottery; 24" high; handle, 14"; base, 1i"; mouth, from handle across top to tip of lip, 2" 2 vase: "Jack-in-Pulpit" art glass; light green opalescent; . 1r.4 base, 3" dial., veined; 3 legs support the "tulip", giving appearance of branches; overall height, 7;0; overall breadth, 54"

3 purse: crocheted in ecru; lip for closing, with pull cords; diam. of bag, 4i" z 5"; 2 handles, 8" x 4"

4 mmnicure set: gold plated; gold hinged-top box with gold embroidered damask base; overall height, 3"; 74" deep; gold cover is 6; z 44" with gold knobbed clasp; mirror in top of cover, 6 z 4"; set-in tray contains: a orangewood stick e ear sppon b file f toenail scissors o nail scissors g cuticle pusher d tweezers "Giffin" in gold letters in left corner; 3-sectioned, satin lined box below instrument tray

5 doll house miniatures: brass; a pr. candlesticks b pr. vases c,d,e footed bowls f deep dish bowl with fluted cover g,h small, round dishes with covers 1 frying pan with cover birthday card: freight car with load of purple violets; sentiment in gilt lettering; on back, 10 U.S. postage stamp; 1908 73.20

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./ 7 framed stamp sensation: N1tL17A y p„ar 10.

1 - 14 aLLialri 73.2 1

Mrs. Donald H. Fogg nee Julia P. Warren 91 Boston ad., Chelasford, Mass. received: 5-19-1973 J.F. acknowledged: ...5%-time- registered: labeled: donor card: j"-1 1 . 979 object card: mab 1978

1 alphabet blocks: wooden, paper covered; circa 1890 ; s z x 2 drop spindle: light wood, unpainted; reproduction of earliest type of spindle;

3 bag of wool: washed and carded; for museum use in spinning

House Gift 4 filing cabinet: fire resistant/retardant; four drawers; for desaaents, reword!, etc. size: ($376.00)

5 pamphlet: Xerox espies of Early N.H. Rallreats p. 1 Nashua, Aston & Beaten H.R.; Cennestiene - 1875; aap p. 2 Time Table No. 18 for Nashua, Aston & Boston H.R.; for exclusive use and guidance of **plop's; Censerd, Feb. 3, 1876; ales Ball Target Signals for engineuen. p. 3 map; seaponent parts of the Censort H.R. Systea p. 4 New York Express, Old Granite State and the Asti-opiate via Consort & Montreal R.R., Old Colony H.R., N.Y.. New Haven & Hartford. H.R.; Nev. 7, 1892 p. 5 Time Table: Inward trains between Nashua. Junstion & Consort Junction; 1909 Outward trains between Consort Junction and Nashua Junction; 1909 73.22

Miss Harriett M. Bartlett (dau. of Henry Bartlett who was grandson of Dr. John Call Bartlett) 989 Memorial Drive Cambridge, Mass. 02138 received: 6-2-73 H.S., J.F. acknowledged: 6-20-1973 J.F. registered: 6-5, 25-1973 H-P- labeled: 6-21-1973 F.deJ. donor card: mat 1 0 79 object cards: mab 1978 4 1 girandole or branching bracket light, with 2 candles: whifi marble base, 54 x 54 x 1"; 10" upright porcelain standard is peacock blue with with handpainted flower cluster; attached to base with bronze leaf cluster; standard is 34' in circumference at RI base, tapering up to la" diam; bronze finial, 7"; overall height. upright, 17" bronze arms, 15", overall length; 5 crystal prisms on right, 7 crystal prisms on left below candle holders; prisms are 54" long and hand cut with star design in each; 2 matching peacock blue 9" candles 2 ringer jar: Royal Crows Doulton; Burslem; mark: A 3545 ; vmei, Royal blue flower pattern in buds and leaves and je 5-petaled open flower on white background, with gold trim and shading; pattern set in circle of 44" diam, on each of four sides; overall design in blue and white and gold in tiny ilower pattern a. bowl: squared; 6" hi h, 5" wide; bass, 4" in diam.; top opening, 4i" in diam., with collar, 3/8", trimmed in gold b cover: same tiny blue and gold pattern; 4k" diam. and 1" deep; fits over jar collar c plate: 7A." square with 1" border in tiny blue and gold flower pattern; center is 54" square with large blue flower on white and shaded gold; :nark, A 354 3 tray: silver plate; 24" long x 18" wide with 3" deep handles at ends; handles are 6" across; tray is oval in shape with an oval in center, 114" x 8 3/4", inscribed: "Presented to 4orthy Past Master Isaac Cooper, Past Treasurer of Pentucket Lodre, Lowell, Mass., February 10th, 1870" simple floral design interwoven with geometrical design; at middle, design is 14"; at ends, it is 3"; handles braced by "strap" *",wide with bearded knight medallion in a 3/4" rectangle. Note: Isaac Cooper was Harriett Bartlett's great- grandfather on her mother's side. 73.2 2

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4 hurricane lamp: clear glass; a base: 4*" diam.; 1 3/4" high; 34" diam. across top; candle hole, 1" diaa; 12 sided, concave; (cracked) b shade: 10" high x 3" across top and 2 3/4" across bottom; circumference at widest part is 3".

5 table cloth: white linen damask; hand hemmed, 1/8"; pattern: daisies and bamboo; hgc'hosy- 4114 6W(Ivio.) size, 132" long x 80" wide

6 hooked rug: size, 21" x 33"; black border with variegated rose crosses; crosses are 6"x7" outlined in black; 2 complete crosses in center; rest are half crosses; background is variegated color. 7 chair back cover: needlepoint; maroon background; design is a border square of scrolling in brown and tan; center has 4 clusters of small roses; backing is antique fold satin finish drapery material; siz4, 164" long x 14" wide

8 "shadow box" frame: walnut; 74" wide x 9*" long and 1 3/4" deep; glass pane set in; garnet cloth background with cinnamon brown r, , velvet oval inset, 6"x4f"; tfirs• ae.rrha.11##1,4,-.. pastel tinted oval miniature, 14 x 24" is a 30e,ek-re..x A.m1KA-Weh , d4. portrait* Alice (Moulton) Bartlett, daughter ii,,,i 4,4 wate_T z4„A„11,,t_ of Oliver H. Moulton of 141 Nesmith St., Lowell, and formerly Superintendent of the Hamilton C*1-1-0 1t. vtg An-e VI • Mills in Lowell. Alice A. Bartlett was Harriett's mother. %", , 9 Gothic frame: blue and gold painted; 17" high x 12*" at widest; has Corinthian columns at sides.

10 frame: carved wood, in leaf design; frame is 12"x15" overall; carved border is #"; glass is 10 x 13"; wood backing

11 framed photograph: 104 x 84" with 4" black molding border; wooden back; picture of many old men -- probably a G.A.R. Reunion

c^.-12 framed photograph: 1894 picture of the Chelmsford Coons; frammxtxxii*xxxilftettlsxMl 144" x 13" overall; 1" wide frame with *" beading; light wood finish; mat is 14"x1 3/4"; picture itself is 84 x 7 3/8"; wooden back 73.2 2

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13 framed certificate: 21" x 17k" overall; frame, plain 1" wood; subject: The Commonwealth of Mass. announces to Charles E. Bartlett of Chelmsford on 17th August, 1893, his appointment as Corporal of Troop F Cavalry in the 1st Brigade of the Militia 14 certificate: issued by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States of America, commending Capt. Charles Edwin Adams Bartlett for faithful services and maintaining the honor, integrity and supremacy of the government of the U.S. of America; November 3, 1886; Seal of the Loyal Legion of the U.S., No. 5030

,1/ 15 certificate: appointment of Charles E. Bartlett a Sergeant of Troop F Cavalry in the 1st Brigade Militia of Mass., Oct. 28, 1893 16 certificate: issued to Charles E. Bartlett, Aug. 21, 1899: a 1st Sergeant of Troop F Cavalry

/- r 7 Masonic certificate: issued to Charles E. Bartlett, Master of Kilwinning Lodge 18 : Charles E. Bartlett has been regularly received into membership in the Ahasuerus Council; May 22, 1905

'1 9 It : of the Knight' Templarm issued to Charles E. Bartlett May 19, 1905 20 : Master Mason Charles E. Bartlett advanced to Royal Order at Edinburgh, Knights' Templars

NEWSPAPERS % 1/21 Lowell Journal 8-3-1827 0- 22 Lowell Daily Journal 9-16-1834 ry- 23 Lowell Daily Courier 10-3- 1846 ri 24 Lowell Daily Citizen and News 8-16-1859 E4,'2% Lowell Weekly Journal & Courier 8-19-1859 P26 Lowell Daily Citizen and News 9-23-1859

S . :27 The New Ail 11 - 6 - 1875 28 The New Age 7-15-1876 73.22

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X1/29 Lowell Weekly Journal 1-3-1879 ✓30 Lowell Mornin( Mail 5-9-1895 gi//31 The Lowell Sun 5-31-1905 32 Lowell Courier-Citizen 12-20-1930 pp. 7 and 8 only 33 Lowell Courier-Citizen 7-12-1935 pp. 11 and 12 only

BROADSIDES 34 Inauguration of Revolutionary Monument 9-22-1859 35 Call for a new Company for Mass. 6th Regiment 1861?

CLIPPINGS 36 article on stone pulpit on Robin's Hill 1-18-1908 37 poem: "Lines on Chelmsford" by Martha L. Emerson 2-10-1909 x.;38 article on"Ohanges in Central Square" 9-23-1922 39 article: "Chelmsford Historical Society Organized" 10-8-1930

40 ; "Unitarian Anniversary Service" Mat - 1930 41 : "Chelmsford Historical Society Costume Party

7 - 19 - 1932 PROGRAMS and PAPERS 42 Harvard Commencement Program: 8-29-1832; Charles Edwin Adams,(brother-in-law of Dr. John Call Bartlett; b. 12-31-1811; d. 2-27-1833) Joseph Gardiner also listed from Chelmsford s1743 Order of Exercises at Dedication of Centre Meeting House; 4-13-1843 44 Order of Exercises, Female Abstinence Society at City Hall; 11-4-1841 cy45 Proprietors of Centre Meeting House sold pew for .23 to Dr. John Call Bartlett; 5-30-1843 46 certificate for C.E.A.Bartlett as member of Chelmsford Monument Association; 9-22-1859 47 certificate for John c. and Maria T. Bartlett as members of Chelmsford Monument Association 9-22-1859 73.22 -----II

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48 program: North Middlesex Congregational Conference of Unitarian and Other Churches; in Ayer 10-5-1899; Mrs. Charles E. Bartlett on program

49 Souvenir Program of 250th Anniversary of Chelmsford; 5-28 to 31-1905 50 Official Program of Fourth of July Celebration; 7-4-1907 ',51 Memorial Day Program; Charles E. Bartlett, reader; 5-30-1930

FURNITURE and FURNISHINGS settee: Victorian; upholstered; curvedArail back, also upholstered; settee is oval, 50" long x 24" wide at center; mahogany base, 4" wide in center front; turned legs in front. high with brass castors; back legs flared; curved back rail, 72" long, supported by 2 mahogany wood scrolls at either end and a imum lyre-type mahogany support in middle; scrolls are 11" high; center support is 14"; upholstered in tourquoise green in satin damask, with gold braid around base of upholstery. 53 chair: lady's upholstered straight chair; overall height. 32"; 17" across back at top; carved hand hold at top; scroll stretcher, 10" x 2"wide; 13" across back of seat; 19" across front; depth. 18"; (seat is 4" deep including upholstery and 1 #". wood frame; legs are 12" long, slightly bowed in front; plain in back. D 7 w cLAA-G-kr-ti, 54 Victorian folding chair: walnut wood; when open, 32" high at back; 14" high ar front; overall width, 18"; crushed velvet back and seat, originally green; (fa.cled) 55 stool: black painted wood; 24" high with castors on all 4 legs; diam. across top, 12i"; 2 rungs on each side for support 56 wardrobe trunk: "Innovation"; 21 x 21 z 43"; slightly shaped in a peak at top,with leather handle; initials "11.;11.B." in blue set in a frame, 9" x 4"; 2" wide blue stripe around trunk; brass hardware: lock and clasps 4\ 57 set of shelves: unpainted wood; fiberboard back; Iv 1,1_ 1 5 5, :.,!(. -23" high; 7 x 19 4" across top; 2 sheltes; one 9" from top; space between shelf and bottom, 10" 73.22

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58 set of shelves: black painted wood; 15" high with 3 shelves; first shelf set down 3 1/8" from top; 2nd shelf, 3i" down; 3rd, 3Z" up from bottom; overall, 114" deep x 17," long 59 lamp: modern crook-neck corner lamp; overall height, 60"; cone shaped globe; black shade fitted into brass fixture; brass crook-neck is 18" long; black enamel stand; black enamel netal base is 12" acrossolith 5" decorative brass plate at base of standard

60 tea cannister: tin; painted in red, gold, black, with 2 a Japanese figures on each of the 4 sides; 54" square with rounded corners; straight sides are 7 3/4" high, with a shaped top; overall height, 10" b cover: has 2 wading birds on top; 3 3/4" dial. x 1" deep; sets over collar. 61 tea cannister; tin; painted red with Japanese figures on each side and on top; 5 7/8" square x 8i" high 62 can: tin, painted red with letterinf; "Prince Albert" tobacco; round, 5Z" dial. x 6z" high

63a silver medal: 1 5/8" dial.; on face: woman's figure, 1 3/8" tall; technical and scientific tools; on back: letters circling the medal read: "aorcester County ,•,echanics Association, 1841"; inscription: "Award to Silas Diasmore for Improved ire peddles. Exhibition 1848" b case: typical daguerreotype, hinged, with red velvet lining; size 2 ,t x 3"

64 book of Plates: illustrating the geology and scenery of Massachusetts; by Edward Hitchcock; lithographed by Pendleton, lithographer, Boston; executed under the direction of the government of the State, 1833; 19 plates; paper covered; size 114 x 9" 65 book: leather bound, gilt edged; 5i x 7" x id thick; "Kilwinning Lodge to Charles E. Bartlett, 1866-1907" By-Laws and list of members; Lowell, 1907; * Of interest to long tine residents of Chelmsford is the list of honorary names. 73.2 2

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66 framed photograph: 4 uniformed cadets with swords; Chatles E. Bartlett standing , left; 10..4A.01X"*""‘ others unidentified baekground: massive, heavily earved /kg' secretary or cabinet I-) 5—P44.7' size of pletare: 8 3/4" x 614", set in 14" mat; frame: 1i" wide oak moulding; overall size: 14 3/4 z 12 3/4" 67 framed photegrapi: members of Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templars, and their ladies; 1.i0CeArzy overall size: 12 z 9 7/8" with narrow black wood frame, 5/8" wide with beading on inner edges. Identifications: Charles E. Bartlett, 2nd from right, rear 73.23

Mrs. Philip F. St. Germain 34 Pine Hill Rd., Chelmsford, Muse. received: 6-8-1973 M.L. acknowledged: 6-10-1973 J.F. registered: 6-15-1973 J.F. labeled: 6-15-1973 J.F. donor card:rmab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 Poll Tax for 1903: made out to Mr. William Balser in the amount of 45.33; recd payment Oet. 31, 1904; signed by E. 4. Sweetsir, Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, by P. A. Haley, Collector 73.21+

Mrs. Henry C. Emmons nee Natalie Grabau 9 Clear St., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 6-19-1973 J.F. acknowledged: sAN.,,&_ registered: labeled: 6-21-1973 F.d.eJ.

donor card: -11' 91' ]17g object card: mab 1978

doll's cradle: wooden; made in Sweden, 1916 )4"na.,11- Nr.e._eL,S

n. \ lo LA.,, c. C.-.00-tv LC. 73.25

Mrs. Ralph S. Parlee nee B. Muriel Bridges

135 Pine Hill Rd., Chelmsford. Mass. received: 6-19-1973 J.V. 4oknowledged: -- registered: 6-25-1973 H.P. labeled:

donor card: P)"1' 1979 object card: mab 1978

1a,b baby shoes: red leather; soft sole, 5" long x 14" wide at heel, 2" wide at toe; 24" high, with 4 red shoe buttons 73.26

Mrs. Barbara McManmway Ipswich, Mass.

received: 6-19-1973 H.S. acknowledged: H.S. registered: 6-19-1973 J.F. labeled: 6-25-1973 H.P.

donor card: ✓ mat) 1979 object card: mab 1978

Howard Buckley 77 Parkhurst lid.. Chelasford. Mass.

received: 1 97 H.S. acknowledged: ✓ registered: 7-5-1973 J.F. labeled: donor card:v Tab 7'79 object card: mab 1978

42 bags of raw sheep's wool: unwashed; for use in spinning at the museua 73.28

Town of Chelmsford, Mass. received: 6-19-1973 R. L. acknowledged: 31,,kt. registered: 6-19-1973 J.F. labeled: 6-29-1973 H-P- donor card:/lnab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1a,b programs: welcome Home Celebration in honor of Sgt. Donald A. MacPhail, U.S.Army, a returned prisoner of war; program of events held at the Elks Hall, Littleton Rd., Chelmsford on June 3, 1973 2a,b copies of Certificate of'welcome and Thanks presented to Sgt. Donald A. MacPhail; places for signatures of representatives of the Town of Chelmsford, the State of Massachusetts, Chelmsford Lodge of Elks No.2310, American Legion (V.F.oi.), Chelmsford Minutemen, and Chelmsford Histori- cal Society

3 souvenir button: 73.29

Mrs. Jean E. Kilburn 70 Hall Rd., Chelmsford, Mass.

received: 7-1-1973 L.oi.N. acknowledged: L.

registered: 7-3-1973 J.F. labeled: r donor card: ✓mab 1979 object card:mab 1978

12,b baby shoes: soft black leather; 3" high with scalloped edge around top; 4 black shoe buttons and button holes; brown sole, 4 3/4" long, 1 3/4" wide at toe; 1i" wide heel 73.30

Miss Mabel M. Paignon 55 Proctor Rd., South Chelmsford, Mass.

received: 7-1-1973 L.W.N. acknowledged: registered: 7-13-1973 J.F.

labeled: ✓ donor card:v mat 1979 object card: mab 1978

dis 1 Grange ribbon: light blue satin, 2" wide x 54" long, with 2" gold fringe; 2.1,-" red, white, blue satin ribbon fastened at s, top to gilt edged safety pin with insignia, , I "P H" (Patrons of Husbandry) and 2 crossed American flags; gathered at bottom and fastened onto a circular metal disc, 1 1/8" in diam., with Grange insignia: clasped hands below symbols of husbandry -- sheaf of wheat, shepherd's crook, sickle, key and plow -- all in silver and silver letteringon the blue ribbon: "Chelmsford Grange No. 244";clasped hands in silver below, and "Chelmsford, Mass." at the bottom; on reverse side: dark brown 2" satin ribs bon, 5k" long with silver lettering: "In Memoriam"; "Chelmsford Grange No. 244, Chelmsford, Mass.", with insignia of husbandry and clasped hands. Grange ribbon: dark blue ribbon and brighter colors in red. white and blue section than in ribbon No. 1; same dimensions and same description as in No. 1. Grange ribbon: a medium blue ribbon, 5" long and 2" wide; pin at top has the crossed American flags, but not the letters "P H"; otherwise same description as in Nos. 1 and 2, above.

4 book: World War I; illustrated memoir of the world war; published by the Veterans of Foreigh wars, walker-Rogers Post No. 662, Lowell, Mass.; presented to Timothy J. Kimball, Commander; paper covered in blue, size 174 x 11"; 48 star flag on cover at left of title. 73.31

Mrs. Cristy Pettee 90 Westford St.. Chelmsford. Mass.

resolved: 7 - 18 - 1973 J.F. acknowledged:

registered: 7 - 25 - 1973 J.F.

labeled: 8 - 7 - 1973 r.deJ. donor sard: v mat 1979 °Nest card: mab 1978

la sugar bowl: white stoneware with brown castle scene; "Alhambra" pattern; applied handles curve out; have brown ricer-rack trim; height, 44"; diameter at top, 34"; bass, 2 3/4"; 174" in eirommfersnee at fullest part; i" handles 24" across on sides of bowl b. sever: heavy stoneware; brown floral design on white. with 1" peaked knob on top; also has castle design; en inside, sever has 3/4" inset to fit down into sugar bawl; overall diem. of sever, 4" 73.32

Mrs. Patti Celeste (Jean) and Dorothy Michael 9 Porter Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. resolved: 7-22-1973 H.P. acknowledged: (/' registered: 8-6-1973 J.F. labeled: same J . F. donor ✓ mab 1979 object earl: mab 1978

1 bonnet: handaade, white cotton night sa with eyelet embroidery in daisy pattern; embroidered sealloped edge. 9" similar head nestle:1 gathered at edges; 4" wide straight piee• frames faces; beautifully embroidered in eyelet flower design all around border; edge embroidered in sealleps; bottom of side section extend to 6". with 13*" x 1*" plain eetten ties attached just above embroidered newer: 3" wide bask extension is a eontinuation of trent and sides -- all one pieee, shaped and gathered fa:Ito the eirexlar sestien. 73.33

Miss Hazel Stevens 44 High 3t., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 7-23-2973 acknowledged: s-/ Y71 IT 74 registered: 7 - 25 - 1973 J.F., 1-1Y - )4,e

labeled: 7 - 26 - 1973 F.deJ. donor card: arab 197 9 objest card:Tab 1978

1. sandlestisk! brass; Height 54"; base, 3" diaa.; sr:) ,1 1 5/8" dial!. at top 2 candlestick: clear glass, with side handle; height, 5"; base. 34" liam. with sunflower petal design; 6-sided stem" supports 6-sided sandleholder which is 1" high and 1; 1 across top 3 candle *sense: copper; applied handle en bask is 2" long x 3/8" wide; base is 1 3/4" diaa. and 1" high; 3" wide curved bask is 4" high, extending to the bottom 4 canteen: with whittled wood stopper; ' dull gold velvet sever hand painted on one side fir` with pink and white apple blessems, green leaves; heavy rope braid binding around canteen, with cinnamon brown silk tassel on each side. Very Victorian! 5 book: The Lorillard Story by Maxwell Fox; researched by Carl W. Drepperd; 1947; a treatise en tobacco; dark brown paper cover with gilt lettering; size 9 3/4" x 7i" te1/6 ledger: entries made from November 1901 through March 1902 by Clarence E. Stevens, and by his wife Georgia Meretta (Grinder) Stevens. Note: Mr. Stevens, father of the donor, owned the grocery store in Lowell at the corner of Bridge and 3rd St. size, 17 x 7 x 2 1,e; hard black pressed sever with red leather trim at corners and bask and fine scalloped gilt border

4A', 7 picture: "Christmas angel appearing to the Shepherds"; artist: ; framed; white plaster frame with gold leaf overlay; size of picture, 7i x 9i"; overall. 94 x 8 toothbrush holder: English porcelain in thistle design; (*steles chamber pet # 72.55.1); gold on grey-white; mark: John Edwards, England; 5" high; 2 3/4" opening at top 73.33

Stevens

9 marselling iron: 9" long 10 parasol handle: carved of one piece of wood with 4 moveable rings; earved"mushrooehandle; intricate detail; 11*" long

11 dell sat: round, braided silk mat, 6 3/4" diameter 12 mourning handkerchief: fine lawn. hand embroidered scalloped edge in black and white; 10k" square 13 14 baby's belly bands: e. 1896; wool flannel; 19" long x 5" 15 wide with a 1" feather stitched his

16 shawl or scarf: esru silk net with geld metal design trim; 82 x 30" 17a,b pillow eases: white linen; handmade eroeheted lase made by Mrs. Georgia M. Stevens; sire. 314" long with 2*" hem with doable heastitshing; 3" lase edge, very beautiful

18 hat pin: 5" long with round black head 19 hat pin: 5" " " 20 hat pin: 8" " ; 4 leaf *lover with diamond (?) 21 Hat pin: 6" " ; clear amber

22 sugar spoon: 1877 souvenir spoon of "Panama Pasifis Expo- sition"; 8" long 23 pen holder: black with gold bands; 4" long 24 early fountain pen: black with geld bands; 5i" long

k 25 book: "1887 Manual of Correspondence for School and Self Instruction"; green paper covers; size 6 x 9" . 26 book: Annual Town Report. Chelmsford. 1956; 301st Annual Report 27 {cook: Water District Report, Chelmsford. 1956; 43rd Report • 73.33

Stevens

28 Farmer's Alumnae: 1961 29 : 1963 30 « : 1970

31 bushel biz: wooden; used in Mr. Stevens' store for dis- playing vegetables; eirea 1910

House Gifts large pies. dark red velvet for possible use in displays large piece rose twilled silk, for use in displays hand punsh for Wise or tisket use 73.34

Mrs. Basta** B. Fisk. 1 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 7-26-1973 J.F. acknowledged: 1./ registered: 7-27-1973 J.F. labeled: sale J.F. donor card: t mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

Salutatory essay: Girls of the Past and the Present by Ethel Pauline Parker -. 1908; typewritten copy tied with white silk ribbon bow. Note: Ethel P. Parker was the daughter ;?-7illard and Rose Parker of South St., (Boston Rd.) Chelmsford. She worked as a secretary and reeeptionist in the Lowell office of Dr. Leonard C. Dursthoff for many years, daring which time she lived on Billerica Rd. in the small house next to the Episcopal Chureh. She had one brother, Leon Parker. 73.35

By Purchase

$45.00 registered: 8-5-1973 J.F. labeled: 8-7-1973 F.deJ. objeat card: mab 1978

MOO donor card: mab 1979

1 eandlestand: marble topped table of walnut; lathe-turned pedestal, " high, supports the round top, " in dia2.; satin white warble pies* is " in disa. and " thick; 3 supporting legs curve in at bottom; legs are plain and set into lower smitten of center pedestal; 3 supporting carved stretchers connect legs " farther up central pedestal. History: This candlestand originally ease fres the Gilchrist faally of Cambridge. Mr. Gilchrist, famous Boston jeweler, speeialized in emirs. He shared an office in Cambridge with F.A.P.Fiske. Both these men sold their Cambridge hoass, Mr. Gilchrist moving t• Littleton and Mr. Fiske to Chelmsford. The Gilehrist•s daughter married Clarence Smith of Harvard. Mrs. Gilchrist died five years after moving to Littleton. Clarence Smith, now a widower, and aged 92, is at present in a nursing horse. c.‘ 1 vl 074 1 aged 9 1) 73.36

Miss Miriam E. Warren and Mrs. Julia Warren Fogg 91 Boston Ed., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 8-7-1973 J.F. acknowledged: same registerdd: 1-22-1975 P.H. labeled: 8-7-1973 F.deJ. donor card: mab 1579 object card:mab 1978

1 lady's dicker chair: overall height, 315"; 18" from front to back; overall width, 23k"; round back with sloping arms; seat is 1 10i" from floor; wicker work in back done in 3 rows of diamond pattern with 2 rows of vertical bands; 2 diagonal stretchers underneath, from corner to corner for reinforcement; (fine caning in seat replaced in 1973 by James Searth) 2 child's armchair wicker rocker: overall height, 25"; 14" wide 1> 12.E- NI T across arms; 12" deep; seat 13" wide in front, 11" at back; depth, 12"; openwork wicker P' pattern in bs.ek with horizontal band of closely woven wicker, 2" wide; 3 1/4" band across top and down sides to arils; arms done in braided wicker are narrow, 1i" tapering; (2 spokes missing in back); 4 rungs between the 4 legs; rockers are 204" long (cane seat replaced 5-14-1974 by James Searth) 3 child's fireplace stool: handmade; 8 3/4"z 7 5/8"z 2" deep with 4 large peg legs; overall height, 11"; 5 brass tacks on each side and 1 in center of back and front of seat; originally covered with carpet; unpainted.

4 step stool: with hand griss; belonged to Miss Lillian E. Warren, cousin of the donors, and was used for boarding and alighting from trains. 73.36 Warren/Fogg - 2 -

5 sewing box: painted wood; 124" x 9 3/4" x 4 7/8" with hinged cover and locked drawer in front; 9 fitted compartments inside with covers; extension folder fits into cover and is decorated with scene in oil painting; covers of compartments have scenes glued on; others are painted green; 2 compartments are fitted with green silk pincushions, 2" x 3" x 14" deep; the 7" front compartmen0i between the 2 pincushions is divided into 8 sections, and contains: pieces of ribbon, a small pincushion, silk tape measure in ivory ease, 1 piece of bees wax, hexagonal pincushion with pins around edges; wooden dress ornament, green and gilt star ornament; ivory bobbin 7/8" in diem.; painted silk fish-shaped pincushion outlined with pins; wooden handle; white silk fringed ribbon bookmark with filt punch work.: "from Mary"; much stencilling an top of cover, front, sides, and back of box Note: This sewing box was among our cousin, Eliza- beth Fiske (Warren) Smith's possessions and may have belonged to her grandmother Fiske. 6 badminton racquets: bent wood, probably ash, forming a curved racquet 84" wide x long; handles are joined at base by leather; and are con- tinuous from racquet part,mit are 8" long, pegged together and bound originally with silk ribbon -- later with grosgrain; fastened with a carpet tack; net is lade of catgut; back of racquet is covered with parchment dosunent, relating to the sailing ship "Mary Benjamin", a passenger ship sailing between Boston •adMmukvitimirt and New York in the 1800s. rail Aiver Nate: Amos Carlton Warren of Chelmsford, brother of our grandfather, Edwin H. Warren, was Captain on one of these vessels. He was our cousin Lillie's father.

7 heavy tin pan: 11 5/8 x 10 3/4 x 1" deep, with ring handles at each end; for use in reflector oven. broiling rack: iron; 124" x 8 7/8" with 4 feet at each corner, 1 3/8" long; 5 iron cross bars spaced 1 5/8" apart 73.37

Mrs. Edward W. Norton 115 Robin Hill Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 8-26-1973 acknowledged: registered: 8-27-1973 J.F. labeled: 1 -31-71 Tr donor card:P/Mab 1979 object eard: mab 1978

1 magazine section of *Boston Globe" for Sunday, Nov. 12. 1972: story of The Groat Boston Fire -- 1872, a disaster with a villain: in—style polities! size. 10i x 12ir"; illustrated 73.38

Exxon Company. U.S.A. a division of Exxon Corporation P.O.Box 2180 Houston. Texas 77001 roseivod in call: 8-25-1973 aeknowledged: registered: 8-27-1973 J.F. labeled: same J.F. donor card: tiab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 magazine: Exxon U.S.A.; 2nd quarter. 1973; contains an illustrated artivle: In Praise of the Pueblo Potters by Don Dedera; size, 12 x reference shelves 73.39

Mr./Mrs. William H. Peek (nee Eleanor L. Warren, dau. of Arthur M. and Mabel P.(Emerson) Warren of Chelmsford) Stew, Mass. New of Braden- ton, Florida received: 8.28.1973 seknowledged: 1.14.1974 J.F.

registered: 8 - 29 - 1973 J.F. labeled: ✓ f:Ja donor card: ,mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 platter: plain white ironstone; Trade Mark: Royal Crown, stone china, Anthony Shaw and Sons, England" size: 16* x 13", with a sloping. 2" rim; *" drop to center which is 12 x 7k"; base, 12 x 7*" Platter belonged to grandmother Eliza Jane Emerson. 2 book: The Monthly Journal of the American Unitarian Assesiation. WT. Il. n•. 10; Ost•ber 1861, Army timber; The Soldier's Companion; *entente: musis. hymns and songs, selections fres the Seriptures, direstions Per preservation of health, extracts treat speeches. paper covered in relish brown (bask sower missing,: size 5 x 8" 73.40

Mr./Mrs. George Ellinweed 10 Bireh St., Chelnsford, Mass. resolved.: 9-9-1973 J.F. acknowledged: 1.14.1974 J.F. registered: 9-10-1973 J.F. labeled: 9-10-1973 J.F. tenor sari: frab 1979 object sari: mab 1978

=NM 1 book: Faneuil Hall and Market by Abram English Brown; the story of Peter Faneuil and his great gift; published, 1900 by Lee and Shepart. Boston bound in dark red with gilt lettering ant pletures of ?anent' Hell and Market; portrait in *enter •f Peter Faneuil; grasshopper weathervane •n side; size, 7 x 10 x 2** 73.41

By Purchase $40.00 received: 9-16-1973 J.F. registered: 9- 17.1973 J.F. labeled: - 1973 J.F. 0 „,j4A- e,3 ,4 mab 1978 dcncr car mab 9- 17 1Wd9

1. book: The Riehardson Memorial by John Adam' Vinton: the genealogy of the three Riehardmen brothers. Ezekiel, Reuel and Thomas, and their deseentants; published in Portland. Maine in 1876 73.42

The Maekay Library Newfield St., North Chelmsford. Mass. Mrs. Goltie Creamer, Librarian resolved: 9-3-1973 ROL.and JPR. aeknewledget: 1-14-1974 J.F. registered: labeled: toner eart:v mab 1c7( objest eard: mab 1978

1, bound volumes of The Lowell Courier Citizen ant Evening Leader, for the following years: 73.43

Mrs. Annette blaskie 90 Drum Hill Rd., Chelmsferd, Mass. reeelved: 9-18-1973 R.O.L. aetnowledged: 1-14.1974 J.F. registered: labeled: V donor cart: y'alab 1979 object ears: mab 1978

1 photographer's glass plates: boxed; Standard Dry Plate Co., removed to Rochester, N.Y. Box 18 4 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 1" -sooners of Censord and Lexington -seenes along the Middlesex Canal -2 humorous plates 73.44

Roy Gates Perham 269 Raymond St., Hasbro:11k Heights, N.J. 07604 received: 9-26-1973 J•F• aeknowledged: registered: 10-5-1973 J.F. labeled: sus donor card: ✓irnab 1 979 *Newt card: mab 1978

photo: es1ored: size 4* x 3*"; picture of Roy G. Perhaa standing beside the graves •f John and Lydia Perha■ in Forefathers' Cosetery. Chelmsford. - Perham 1nforaatien on bask - Rey a descendant of Benjaein3Perhas, who moved to Upton in 1730's 73.45

Mrs. Otis Brown nee Minnie Penniman Barton Hill Rd.. Chelssf•rt. Mass. received: 9-29-1973 J.F. aoknowledied: sane mab 1978 dcnor card: mab 1979 Meuse Gift daffodil bulbs: 10 bulbs to be planted •n the ground of the Barrett-Byam Homestead 73.46

Chelmsford Sehosl Dept. Mr. William Themas at Junior high, Richardson Rd. North Chelmsford, Mass.

reeelved: 10 - 17 - 1973 J.F. asknewleiged: 1-15-1974 J.F. registered: labeled: tenor eardstrmab 1979 *Nest earl: mab 1978

1 replies of the sailing ship, "Mayflower": seals motel; made at Raytheon Plant by James Mahoney of 18 Buoirman Drive, Chelmsford for use on a float in the 1971 July 4th parade; asset with a model of a. 20th *eatery rooket ship, illustrating the earliest and latest methods of transportation in America 73.47

Miss Marjorie B. Scoboria 15 West Riding St., Wellesley, Mass. 02181

received: 9-18-1973 L.W.N. acknowledged: scum registered: 9.211-1973 J.F. labeled: donor sard:1, mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 shoe horn: advertizing"Sunlight Shoe Store Lowell, Mass.; Janes Coughlin; steel with t" hole in upper end to hang it; 4 7/8" long z 1 5/8" at curved base; 3/4" at top 2 silver pencil: 3i" long with t" ring at top to hang on chain 3 silver pencil or pen (top section): 2 3/4" long overall, with a t" plain round knob at top; twisted line design • hinged case: red silk lining; gilt lettering, "The Todd Fountain Pen"; Edward Dodd & Co., Manufasturors, Now York, U.S.A.; black leather in all sides; brown leather on top; spring fastener; size 5 x 1 x 7/8" so 4 bureau scarf: *era linen, eubroidered in shaded red flowers, green leaves; size Made by Marjorie's grandmother Bartlett. 73.48

Meserial Gift

resolved: 11-1-1973 R.O.L. acknowledged: 1.14-1974 J.F. registered: labeled: ra,y 41—.3.1 —71 donor eard: vmab 1570 object card: mab 1978

1 Bible box: American; sate of pine weed; hand polished and carved •n front; hinged sever with wire hinges. hocked; size Given in aesery of Mrs. Ellen G. Lahue by her sons. Warren C. Lahue and Biehard 0. Lahue

PTh 73.49

By Purshase

resolved: 11-1-1973 R.O.L. registered: doncr card: mab 1979 labeled: or.. 14.0-t a..,,I.mab 1978 ow • alb do •• ...... ......

1 broiling rack: wrought trim; size $35.00

2 trauuel hook: hand forget; $55.00

3 iron fork:

Note: These itsus saue from the old Byam Farmhouse •n Maple Rd., South Chelmsford, known as "Red Wing Fare 73.50

Mrs. Henry Emmons nee, Natalie Grabau 9 Clear St., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 12-11-1973 J.F. acknowledged: 1.15.1974 J.F. registered: 2.15.1974 J.F. labeled : sate J.F. datum card: ✓ mab 1979 objest eard:,mab 1978

1 postcard: woven in silk; seloro4; "Hands /morass the Sea"; clasped hands in black and white; British and Ameri can flags. creased, in colors; R.M.S. (Royal Merchant Ship) "Arabic" 2 postcard: woven in silk: R.M.S."Arabie"; early steamship in black and grey with tiny colored flags and yellow smoke stack; casts for auxilliary sails( 3 postcard: woven in silk; S.S. "Republic"; stoamship with masts for auxilliary sails; sailing ship in left background 73.52

Mrs. Shirley (Warren) Wade ( dam. •f Kenneth and Evelyn Warren descendant •f Amos Carlton Warren of Chelmsford ) 1 Own Bluff, Allenhurst. N.J. 07711 resolved: 11.26.1973 J.F. asknowledged: ✓ -0- registered: -I 7% 17. labeled : tenor mab 1979 objeet eari: mab 1978

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1 wedding ring: plain geld; round

2 engagement ring: plain gold. with tiny diamond

Note: These rings belonged t• Ann Howard's mother. • 73.53

Warren C. Lahue 969 Westford. St., Lowell, Mass. roe:rived: 12-11-1973 R.O.L. aeknowleiged: 1.14.1974 J.F. registered: 7-3c.74.7F labeled: 7-3c 7.i donor sari: nab 1979 object sari: mab 1978 4.•

COLORED SLIDES Views taken at the Barrett-Byam Homestead; interior and exterior

I 1 Front of house: 40 Bya ■ Rd., Chelasfori. Mass.

2 11 N 3 Front door 4 West side. 5 " " , with upper garage 6 Entranee to barn.or upper garage 7 view barn from: lower driveway showing lower garage 8 rear of house. with ell 9 roar view fr•s below lower garden wall, showing ells and part of greenhouse 10 East side, with flowering crabapple tree 11 Front view

12 Keeping roes: fireplace 13 a beehive oven and fireplace 14 N N N

15 " 16 • : fireplace with quilling wheel 17 N " : quilling wheel and yarn dryer 73.53

Lanus - 2 -

18 Bible: "Testament and Psalms"; belonged to Alexander Ormand, Three Rivers, Canada (Quebec); published by American Bible Society, New York, 1857 written in back: "Mr. Aly Spark book -- a present from his sister in 1865" leather bound with tooled design trim; size: 9 1/3" x 5 3/4" (water stained)

19 The Cottage Bible: and Family Expositor; Vol I, containing Old and New Testaments; edited by Rev. aillisn Patton; printed a,nd published by Case, Lockwood and Co., 1860; with Preface to London Edition mind Preface to American Edition; leather bound; tooled design; name, "Carrie Tracy" in gilt lettering on cover. size: 11 x 7* x 2*"

20 The Cottage Bible Vol. II; described as in No. 19 (above) (in poor condition) 74.1.

Mrs. Lyaan Bya. 0/4, Dr. Edwin Byam Conn. (formerly lived in S. Chelms.) received: 1-7-1974 E. Wilder acknowledged: 1-16-1974 J.F. registered: 2-22-1974 J.F. labeled: 3-1-1974 F.d.J. mat 1979 donor card: object card: mab 1978

1 sander: used for blotting ink; wooden; 3" high with 3" sup at i? top; 7" deep; 4-line pattern around cup: stand, 1 3/4" high with 2t" base; 4-line pattern around t7j' *enter of stand,with single line is from base. Note: This sander belonged to Charles Byes, who inherited the Barrett-Bya. Homestead in 1862 from his father, Henry Byan whose deed shows that he owned the property in 1824. Dr. Edwin Byam remembers the sander always in its place on his great-grandfather's desk. Note: Mrs. Lyman Bya., the donor. is Dr. Edwin Byam's ;tether. now in her 98th year. She visited the Barrett-By.. Heasstead this year on July 28th! 74. 2

Mrs. Edward W. Morten nee, Lusts Wilma Perkins 115 Robin Hill Rd.. Chelatsford, Mass. resolved: 1-12-1974 4A4 3t-4-74 acknowledged: sane J.F. registered: donor wird: 1979 objeet eard: mab 1978

1 - 4 slides: class in spinning at the Barrett-Byan Honestead. Mrs. M.Manaway instructor 5 slide: view of Chelnsford glass. Turner sensation

6 sauce pitcher: aatshing plate given previously (#

7 slay pipe: 74.3

Richard 0. Lahwe 22 worthen St.. Chelmsford, Mass.

received: 1-15-1974 aeknowletged: 3-10-1974 J.F. registered: 1-22-1974 J.F. libeled: 1-22-1974 J.F. toner card: 114 .b 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 book: Knewlton's Framing and Estimate Book; eentains rules for laying out rafters, tables giving lengths, table of braces, estimates on amount of lumber for doors. windowd frames and casings; also stairs. jot ;miming and piazzas. etc.; copyright 1903 by John K. Knowlton, Chelmsford. Mass.. July 15. 1903 Note: This book was given to Richard Lahue by Roger Boyd of Chelmsford. 74.4

Mass. Bicentennial Com. Bosten, Mass. reserved: 1-15-1974 R.O.L. acknowledged: registered: 1.22.1974 J.F. labeled: 1-22.1974 J.F. donor card: :.ab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 publication: Catalyst for Revolution The Boston Tea Party, 1773 by Benjamin W. Labaree; *over photo: the brig, "Beaver II"; Thomas Todd Co., printers, Benton. Mass.; paper sever; pub. for Dew:labor 1973

2 beck: Final Report to the President and Congress of the National Parks Centennial Commission, Washington. C.C. Title: Preserving A Heritage hard covers; green and beige; size 7 x 9i" 74.5

Mrs. Donald H. Fogg nee Jxlia P. Warren)

91 Boston Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. re:salved: 1-29-1974 acknowledged: SSAo registered: labeled: donor ea4... mab 1979 ebjeot eard: mab 1978

1 (tisane: hand blown in red glass by Leigh B. Howells whose craft shop was for a few years in Chelmsford. 74.6

Mrs. Lucille Bourgeault 19 Maple Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 2-8-7974 J.F. acknowledged: 3-8-1974 J.F. registered: 2-22-1974 J.F. labeled: 2-22-1974 J.F. donor card: mab- 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 newspaper: New York Tribune; weekly edition, October 17, 1894; 01.00 a year - definitely a Republiean newspaper - report of an audacious train robbery in Va. - report of hurricane devastation in Florida and. the sinking of the Whaler, "Hattie E. Smith" Note: This paper was found in the attic of the old Burbeck house in Westford and given to C.H.S. through Mrs. Homrgeault by Mrs. Lamb, formerly a Burbesk. 74.7

Mr. Lester W. Ball 187 Acton Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 2-15-1974 H.S. acknowledged: 3-8-1974 J.F. registered: 2-22-1974 J.F. labeled: same donor card: mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

COLLECTION OF ART BOOKS - from the National Gallery of Art. Washington, D.C. by Museum Curator. Margaret Beaton - for use with Mr. Ball's slides on Washington, D.C.

1 booklet: #1 American Paintinu picture on cover, "My Gems" by William M. Harnett 2 " : #3 Early Italian Painting.; sever picture. "The Youthful David" by Andrea del Castagno

3 " t #4 French Paintinc of the 16th - 18th Centuries; sever picture: "A Young Girl Reading" by Fregonard : #6 Later Italian Painting; sever picture: "The Alba Madonna" by Raphael

" : #7 Dutch Peintink; sever picture: "Girl with a Breen" by Rembrandt van Ryn 6 " : #8 British Painting; sever picture: "Miss Willoughby" by George Romney

7 o : #10 Spanish Painting; cover painting: "St. Martin and the Beggar" by El Greco The above booklets, 1 through 7 are size 5 z 7e; $ maperbaeki

8 booklet: The Romance of the Smithsonian Institution; - vividly portrayed by its scholars in "The Smith- sonian Series"; color pilot* of the Smithsonian Institution on cover; size of booklet, 0 x 8 3/8" 74.7

Ball - 2

9 booklet: The Book of The Presidents by Vinssnt Wilsen, Jr.; with portraits by distinguished Azerican artists; selected portraits in color; an American History Research Publication, - George Washington through John F. Kennedy 74. 8

Warren C. Lehue 969 Westford. St.. Lowell. Mass.

received: 2-19-1974 R.O.L. acknowledged: 3-9-1974 J.F. registered: 2-22-1974 J.F. labeled: 2-22-2974 J.F.

donor card: mP' 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 newspaper clippings: Boston Sunday Post. Ost 9. 1927; - article on fats for Hungry Children and Grownups" 2 newspaper clippings: Beaten Sunday Pest, Oct. 13. 1935; - recipes for canning, preserving. desserts and simple seals; fro. the Household sestion

3 lady's dress waist: sires. 1790's; 74.9

Mrs. Jean Kilburn 70 Hall Rd.. Chelmsford, Mass. received: 2-22-1974 J.F. aeknowledged: 3-8-1974 J.F.

registered: 8.6- 1974 H.P. labeled: 8 - 6 - 1974 H.P. donor card: ',flab 1979 objeet card: mab 1978

WM.

1 towel: made in the /Scott Mills in Lowell, Mass.; heavy cotton weave; striped on white ground; size. 41 x 16" with 3/4" hea on sash end.

2 remnant: Mohair plush; made in Lowell mills (Massachusetts); cinnamon brown; laze 19 x 37" 74.10

Mrs. John Carr 24 Sunset Awe., Chelmsford. Mass. reseived: 3-5-1974 Elsie Gregg aeknowledged: 3-8-1974 J.F. registered: 3-8-1974 J.F. labeled: donor earth wab 1979 objeet card: mab 1978 •■•• 11110

1 brass door /Ix to the sit North Chelmsford Congregational Meeting House, destroyed by fire Jan. 20. 1893; size: 5.P. long with le ring at top; 3/4" z 5/8" lock one quarter inch up stele frog bottom: brass stea is 5i" long 7 4.11

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ball 187 Acton Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 3-5-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 3-8-1974 J.F. registered: 3-8-1974 J.F. labeled: donor card: "b 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 tintype, framed: baby picture of Bertram Page, son of Atolls (Wright) Page; descendant of Manning and Barrett families of Chelmsford. Note: Mr. and Mrs. Page at one time had charge of the Chelmsford Poor Farm which was originally the Manning Tavern at the intersection of Billerica and Golden Cove Reads. size of tintype: 2# x 3 3/4" a frame: 3/8" rustic walnut wood, crossed at corners; simple line carvings with 3-mark indentations at *enters of sash of the 4 sections; overall size. 5" z 4". 74. 12

Mrs. Oscar R. Jensen

268 Concord Bd., Seaford. Mass. (Treasurer, Bedford Historical Society) Phone: 275-7272 received: 3-5-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 3-8-1974 J.F. registered: 3-8-1974 J.F. labeled: same donor cart: •"-1" 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 magazine: Essex Ceuntrysite, the County Magazine; ♦o1.17, No. 152, September 1969; published in England by Letchworth Printers Ltd. Contains article on Coats-of-Arms. among them one of Chelmsford, Essex; photo of the bridge to the Park at Chelmsford; also an artiele on Essex in Aasrisa; and many others of mush interest. Cover photo: water gardens at new town of Harlow. magazine size: 94 x 11" 74. 13

Bradley R. Parker R.F.D. Pine Hill Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. resolved: 3-8-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 3-18-1974 J.F. registered: 3-9-1974 J.F. labeled: 3-18-1974 and 5-2-1974 J.F. donor card: "ct° 1 979 object card: mab 1978

1 Byam matches: 2 strips of 16 and 1 strip of 17 matches; manufactured by Ezekiel Byaa of South Chelmsford sires 1835 - 1850; given to Mr. Parker by Mrs. Lyman Byam, matimx wife of a deseendant of Ezekiel byam, The latches were stored in the attic of the Lyman Byam house at the corner of Acton and Robin Hill Roads in the center of South Chelmsford, and is opposite the old Bateman House where Ezekiel Byam lived following his marriage to Charlotte Bateman. (The property is new known as the Waite Farm). 2 letter accompanying matches: to Curator, Mrs. D.H.Fogg 3 letters of communication between Mr. Parker and the Smithsonian 4 Institution, U.S. National Museum, 5 Washington, D.C.; xerox copies 6 data on Ezekiel Byam: handwritten copies taken from the 7 following sources: - the "Boston Directory", 1848-1849 - the "Dictionary of American History", vol. III copyright 1940 - a deed resorted in Dee. 31, 1856 Note: Ezekiel Byam was the son of William Byam (1772- 1852) and Rebeekah Herrick (1776-1853) He married Charlotte Bateman, whose family lived in the house on Proctor Rd., next to the Common, and now the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Waite. Note: Mr. Parker thinks the old Match shop stood where the late Mr. Walter Belleville lived on Robin Hill Road. The Parkers lived almost opposite, at#195. The Belleville' often complained of the taste of sulphur in their well water! 8 folding stool: a/ stool: in 3 sections; painted old barn red with green trim; each leg has 5 pieces 8I01 long that fold together; patented August 13. 1870 74.13 Parker - 2 -

8 folding steel (cont.)

b/ box: has mitred corners; x 3 3/4 x 340 ; hinged eever has 2 brass hinges and is 1*" deep; inside cover is the following printed message: "C.A. ?reneh, Manufacturer of the Patent Felting Seat"; 41 Appleton , Sowell, Mass. Pat. August 30, 1870. "This is something new --- Pedlar" outside diver has stencilled design on top and bottom; the opened box beeemem the seat of the steel.

9 collection of odd bills, receipts, and accounts: all over 100 years old; for distribution to children visiting the museum; (These have no fielasferd cennestien)

Ot-LA 74.14

By Purchase 05.00 plus postage

received: registered: 6-20-1974 H.P. labeled: 6-27-1974 F.deJ. object card mab 1978 donor card mab 1979 ,1.21 sword: manufactured by Christopher Roby, West Chelmsford, in the old sword factory along Stony Brook in that town; 1861; signed and dated length overall: 42"; scabbard, 36" long; hilt: brass and leather grip with twisted wire wound around leather; wires spiral i" apart b sheath: leather; has 2 brass rings for attaching sword 74. 15

Mrs. &lward tv. Norton nee Lucia Wilma Perkins 115 Robin Hill Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 4-1-1974 J.F. seknewledged: registdred: 4-16-1974 J.F. labeled: 4-16-1974 J.F. 8-6-1974 H.P.

donor card: " 1- 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 book: Crewel Embroidery by Erica Wilson; pub. for our reference shelves

2 doily: crocheted by donor; large white, in heart design; edges in points; 11 hearts are around outside, 6 hearts in center; size: 18" diameter shawl: creme de shine; size 46" x 48" with a knotted silk fringe; geld conventional floral design:— 17" square border is in vine and leaf design with small magenta flowers 74.1 6

Town Hall North Chelmsford. Masts. received: 4- 1974 R.O.L. acknowledged: registered.: labeled: object card: mab 1978 donor card: TrIlb 1979

5 benshes: used in the North Chelmsford Town Hall in the evilly 1900's, or before. 74.17

Mrs. Henry Elmens nee Natalie Grabau 9 Clear St., Chellsford, Mass. received: 4-16-1974 J.F. 5-2-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 7-9-1374 J.F. same registered: 4-17-1974 J.F. 5-20-1974 J.F. labeled: 4-17-1974 J.F• H.P. donor card: mr11' 1979 object card: mab 1978

MOUNTED PRINTS from famous paintings; for use with exhibits

1. George Washington; size 74 x 84" 2 George Washington and thd Postman; size 84 x 8i" 3 George Washington sitting for a portrait, assisted by Martha Washington; size 8. x 84" 4 Washington's Farewell to Office; size 8 x 8i"

5a.b baby bootees: white cotton; hand sewn and embroidered in white by dener's mother; scalloped button- hole stitch around top; 4" sole; 2" upmer 6 bib: cotton, (faded blue); hand embroidered; edged in hand crocheted 3/8" lase; size: 8" long; 3" at bottom; tiny button and loop fastening at back of neck lamb 7 postcard: sunbonnet girl in red withAlweireib—orted—f-Iineers, fleipiimped.=Waym=p=ispe4r size 5* x 3k" 8 postcard: sunbonnet girl in red with basket and flowers. followed by a lamb The two cards illustrate the rhyme, "Mary had a little lasb. Its flees. was white as snow; And everywhere that Mary went. The lamb was sure to go."

Hallowe'en toy: papier mashy witch with jack-o-lantern head; 3 3/4" tall x 1 3/4" base; head is re- movable to hold candies; cirea 1910 74.18

Richard 0. Lahse 22 Worthen St., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 4-16-1974 R.O.L. acknowledged: same J.F. registered: labeled: donor card: ' -11) 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 box: wooden; packing box for chocolate; for use in a store exhibit; size

2 - stands: made by donor, for use in roping off sections in rooms of the museum: size: 74.19

Mrs. Dana Fitts 41 Littleton Rd., Chelmsford. Mass. reeeived: 4-23-1974 J.P.R. acknowledged: 7-9-1974 J.F. registered: 5-20-1974 J.F. labeled: same J.F. donor card: ..ab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 book: The Doctor at Home; pub. by Dr. B.J. Kendall & C•., Enosburgh Falls, Vt.; 1880 "Treating the Diseases of Man and the Horse": illustrated; paper cover; sire 5 x 2 book: Munsey's Magazine Vol. XX; October 1898 - March 1899; - contains pictorial accounts of wars and events leading up t• and including "Our War with Spain"

The following books were donated to C.H.S. for sale in the Flea Market: "Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa" by Hon. J.T. Headley "Blaster's Handbook" by Arthur LaMotte (Dupont) "Philosophy"— School Compendium of Natural and Exeerimental Philosophy -- by Richard Green Parker "Our Slave States -- Journey in the Seaboard Slave States" by Frederick Law Olmsted 7 14.20

Mrs. Harry C. Dinmore nee Molly Washburn 1301 Lawrence St.. Lowell, Mass. received: 5-6-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 7-8-1974 J.F. registered: 8-6-1974 M.P. labeled: BRIM donmr cord: 791- 1979 object eard: mab 1978

1 linen skirt: 30" waist; 8 gores; 37" long; white linen, hand embroidered in white in daisy pattern; a. self belt: about 2" wide; embroidered in matching pattern; 34" long parasol: *areas ;inen, embroidered to mateh white linen skirt, # 1, above; 174" handle is made from light nubby wood; has white tassel; ivory tips on ribs (one missing); parasol is 38" long overall

3 lase blouse: all hand made, with fitted lawn lining; floral lase pattern; eversleeves; sleeve of lining finished in ball fringed lase; high "Mandarin" neck, boned; blouse hooks up back; 17k" long at front. seining to a point; 12" long at back; underarm, 7" long 4 blouse: black velvet brocade on black satin; handmade, with 7i" swallowtail back; buttons up front with 16 black crocheted ball buttons; 2" stand-up eollar; sleeves fitted, ending in 4" satin puff 5 dress: black sequin net over rose satin; scoop neck; all handmade; 54" overall length

6 single stocking: hand knit, with lase clock

Note: The above items belonged to Mrs. Dinmore's mother, ALICE GATNS (WHITE) WASHBURN - 1870 - 1941 Mrs. Washburn, a life-long resident of Lowell, embroidered the parasol and skirt in the 1880s. Over the years, she did many other such items for her family and friends. She was the grand- daughter of Josiah Gates, a Lowell industrialist, who owned a leather factory and made industrial belting; he developed the area around Royal, Gates and Belleviue Streets in Lowell. 74.21

Ars. Carl Wyman (Helen) Greenwood ad., Westford, Mass. received: 9-1-1974 L.Bourgeault acknowledged: 1,14-73- ;i7p- registered: 1-17-1975 J.F. labeled: a.....a.1-717‘ 17• r donor cord: _timab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 gloves: eggshell silk; long; evening wear; 3-snap fastening at wrist; 21" long

2 gloves: black silk; 21" long

3 stockings: silk and mercerized cotton; black with narrow white ribs extending from knee to toe in stripes, spaced 14" apart; meroerized cotton top, heel, and toe; foot size, 8e; stocking is 26" from top to heel 74.22

Mrs. Walter Trubey nee Bertha 200 Dunstable ad., North Chelmsford, Mass.

received: 5.7.1974 J.F. acknowledged: 7.8.1974 J.F. registered: 5-21-1974 J.F. labeled: 6.27.1974 F.deJ. donor card: _mall 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 Indian stone pestle: found by Walter Trubey on his property /0/a r at 200 Dunstable Rd. smooth and tapered and rounded at eaeh end; 15" long x 24" wide at eenter and 1 3/8" thick; used for pounding grain for flour or meal n /6 2 D.A.R. ribbon: dark red satin with silver lettering: "1896 Continental Congress" "D.A.R." in distaff and wheel symbol sur- rounded by 13 stars; size: 2 x 5 3/8". including 4" fringe 74.23

Miss Ruth G. Jefts 1181 Middlesex St., Lowell, Mass. received: 5-29-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 7-8-1974 J.F. registered: 5-30-1974 J.F. labeled: 5-30-1974 J.F. donor card: va171 1979 object card: nab 1978

MN dm. IMP

1 book: Old American Houses -- 1700-1850; How to Restore, Heaodel and Reproduce Them; by Henry Lionel Williams and Ottalie K. Mliams; pub. by Bonanza Books, N.Y., 1957; size 8 z 104"; herd comer 74. 24

Hiss Huth Almstrom 7 Sunset Ave., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 5-21-1974 B.M.P. acknowledged: 7-8-1974 J.F. registered: 6-20-1974 H.P. labeled: 6-27-1974 F.deJ. donor card: mar 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 eye glasses: gold rims; fine gold wire bows with tiny knob4 on each end; lenses, x 1"; 4" overall size 74.25

Mrs. William C. Hinckley 25 Barton Hill Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 5-21-1974 J.F. acknowledged: same registered: 7-8-1974 J.F. labeled: 7-8-1974 J.F. donor card: mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 Cape Breton's Magazine, No. 2; edited and published by Ronald Caplan; Jan. 1973 "Devoted to the History. Natural History and Future of Cape Breton Island" - typed articles with illustrations - contains articles on: a/ How to Make Snowshoes b/ How to Card and Spin 74.26

Mrs. Francis Clancy 30 Barton Hill kid., Chelmsford, Mass.

received: 5-13-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 7-8-1974 J.F. registered: 1-9-1975 J.F. labeled: 1-9-1975 J.F. donor card: mab 1979 object card: mab 1978 a

1 Memorial book: purchased and donated by Margaret Clancy to the Chelmsford Historical Society for the purpose of inscribing the names of donors of Memorial Gifts to the Society. description: blacktop grain leather (cowhi4eQ; Elpt line trim on front cover, with tintsI l spaced 1/16" apart across bottom and curving around corner and up righthand edge to top corner; size: 5 7/8" x 8"; blank pages are gilt edged 74.27

Miss Janet Bruce 4 Moonbeam Ave., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 6-19-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 7-8-1974 J.F. registered: 8-6-1974 H.P. labeled: 8-6-1974 H.P. donor card: mab 1979 object acrd: mab 1978

1 dress: all lace; cape sleeves over net sleeves; elbow length; bodice, tiered; skirt also tiered; 5" wide cream satin girdle inserted at waist (appRrent- ly not original); overall length of skirt, 42"; skirt is longer in back, very full and gored; dress hooks up back; circa 1906

2 petticoat: 5-gored skirt of fine cotton; has a 20" ruffle with 7k" lase ruffle and 4 rows of lace insertion, 1" wide; an underskirt of same depth has 5" ruffle and 1" of lace on bottom; longer in back than in front; overall length, 39". Note: This cotton and lose outfit belonged to Miss Bruee'e mother, Maude Barrett Bruce, and was worn in 1906 at the Harvard Commencement Exercises for the graduation of Miss Bruce's father, Cyrus W. Bruce. 74.28

Miss Miriam E. Warren Mrs. Julia W. Fogg 91 Boston Ad., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 5-28-1974 J.F. Acknowledged: some registered: 6-20-1974 H.P.

1 - 11 - 1975 J.F. libeled: 6-27-1974 f.deJ. donor card: a' 1979 object card: mab 1978

Commode Set Thornspole And bird's nest design in brown on cream-white stoneware; Dresden 1 bowl: 15" diameter, 5" high, with 65" base; 2i" band of fluting set 3/4" down from top; mark: B 45904, recessed in bottom Ad No. 1114 in brown lettering within a 3/8" x 1 1/8" rectangle; also the number 13 2 pitcher: 12" high with. 34" fluted neck; 5*" diem. across top; circumference of pitcher, 26 3/4" at widest part; 84" deep from base of nook to raised 4" base; base is 4i" diem. applied handle, curved, is 6" z 1" and attached 4" down side from 2" down on neck; tart: No. 1114 in brown. 3a soap dish: 5"; round; 2"high with 3" base; mirk: A Ne. 1114 in brown; thornapple mit leaf design en outside b cover: 1 1/8" fluted edge; round, with fluted knob on rounding top; cover has bird and thornapple branch; sets down 3/8" into dish. 4 tooth brush holder: 5" high with 14" fluted neck, 2 3/8" in diem.; 4" high bowl of cup is approx. 34" in diem:, or 10" in circumference; base, 2" diam.; cup his narrow 3/8" brown design band on inside upper edge; thornapple design on one side and full blown rose an other; mark: Dresden, ad No. 36731 5a ehamber pot: 8 3/4" diam. x 5 1/8" deep; diam. of base 5 3/4"; 4" curved handle on side; slightly flared top with 1" fluting below rim; bird and nest in thornapple bush on 1 side; thornapple branch on opposite side 74.28 Warren/Fogg - 2 -

5b cover: 9W" in dial., with 1" fluted trim on edge; 3 3/4" eurTed handle in center top; bird and nest in thornapple design; 1" deep inset on inside of cover, 7" in diameter.

6 jug: earthenware; grey salt glaze; 10" high; diktat. of base, 34"; mark: "John Fields" Bottles 7 bottle: salt glaze/earthenware; cream and ten; mark: "Glasgow"; 8" high with straight sides 5" LID from bottom; diem. of base, 2 3/4"

8 bottle: salt glaze; 84" high; 6" cream and 2#" tan; round lip at toe; base, 2 3/4" 9 bottle: salt glaze; unmarked; 8i" high, with 4" (areal and 4i" tan 10 bottle: green glass; mark: "H. Swartz & Co.. 7 880 and 7882 LeTerett St., Boston, Mass."; also: "This bottle is registered -- not to be sold"; size, 9" high with porcelain cap in elsap top, marked same as seal en front of bottle 11 bottle: clear glass; nark: "Curran & Joyce Co.", Lawrence. Mass; monogram: C&J 1 s; same on porcelain clamp top height, 94"; regis ered 12 bottle: clear glass, 9w" high; mark: "M, Carney & Co.", Lawrence, Mass. monogram: Wc.); metal clamp cap; registered bottle: clear glass; 94" high with metal clamp; "Lugido Capozzoli & Co."; registered; Trade Mark: an old English "C" in monogram; 225 - 233 North St., Boston. :'lass. 14 bottle: glass; dark "bottle" green; 12"high, with "lady's /OWL= leg" neck; diem. of base, 3 1/8" 15 bottle: bottle green; raised bottom; height 10"; base, 24" 10/40

16 bottle: bronze green; fret blown, with recessed bottom; ' test' irregular shape; 84" high with 3" base 17 bottle: emerald green glas'; 6;" high with 24" base, slightly recessed Wine 18 bottle: bronze green glass; Tery dark; 9" high with 34" base; mark on bottos: "New Hampshire Glass Works, WI' Bristol St."; on side: "John Winn, Jr." in raised circle, 14" in dian. 74.28 Warren/Fogg - 2 -

19 children's book: Youn& Days; published by D. Lothrop ,and Co., Boston; copyright 1889 20 spatula: steel blade 114" x 24", tapering at handle to 4"; overall length, 16"; handle, black painted wood *'(' with brass fixture Rt base and top; 44" x 1" at widest part. Note: This spatula was used by Mabel P. warren, (Ars. Arthur M/ Warren) mother of the donors. for turning fish cakes, sausages, etc. 21$ slop jar: 12" high x 14" wide at base of 7" side handles, applied, 4" down from top, and attached to sides of jar 8" from top at greatest circumference; circumference is 36" at that point; sides of jar flare out at top, which is 10" across at handle side, and 94" across at opposide sides; gilt edged trim at top is slightly scalloped and indented; dainty pastel floral sprays decorate the outside of jar, with 2 gilt trim lines above center sprays on each side; 4" high base flares in from the wide circumference and has a 7i" square base. mark: antlered deer in circle; lettering above head lettering below head: "opaque (crack 2" long in lip of top) b cover: 7" diem. with 3/8" deep inset 3/8" from outer edge; 2 " high; round; 3" applied handle on top, 3/4" wide; 3 floral sprand design

22 towel: natural linen, wiith damask pattern; 2 doves in center; at red border trim has deer hounds in corners;mtxximtmr pzmit center panel is 20 x 35" with. 3" fringe; red roses in border 71+.29

Mr. and Mrs. Jaye:: Soarth (caretakers in residenee) 40 Byam Ad., Chelasferd, Mass. received: 5-7-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 7-8-1974 J.•• registered: 5-21-1974 J.F. labeled: 6-27-1974 F.deJ. 2 1 ' donor eard: 0 79 object card: mat) 1978

1 rafter hook: /rent hand forged; shaft. 4.4"; hoot, 2"broken circle. Note: The donors dug this up on the Barrett- Byam property. 74.30

Mrs. Ralph Parlee nee, B. Muriel Bridges 135 Pine Hill Road Chelmsford, Mass. reseived: 5-28-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 7-9-1974 J.F. registered: 6-20-1974 H.P. labeled: 8-6-1974 H.P. donor card: :nab 1979 object card: mab 1978

doll's dress: Hamburg lace 6" deep, front, sleeves, and bottom; overall length, 20"; has lase insert for waistband, 1" wide 2 Empire lace blouse: lawn and lace; tuxedo lase front; 13" from shoulder to waist; 16" from neck to tip of sleeve jacket: child's sleeveless Sten jacket of embroidered lawn; 10" across bask; depth of back, 6" 74. 31

John P. Richardson 281 Mill dd., Chelmsford, Aass. received: 6-18-1974 J.F. ocknowledged: 7-9-1974 J.F. registered: 8-6-1974 H.P. labeled: 8-6-1974 H.P. donor card: 1979 object mab 1978

American Flag: given to the Chelasford Historical Society in memory of his father, J. Dana dichardson. size: 120" long z 60" wide; 2 z 2 ply 100% cotton bunting 74.32

Miss Lille Martyn River Valley House 520 Fletcher St., Lowell, Mass. (formerly of North Chelmsford) received: 6-22-1974 through Alister MaeDougall, iiestford acknowledged: 7-9-1974 J.F. registered: 6-25-1974 J.F. labeled: donor card: '1 21-' 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 doll's bed: old red paint; rope spring (replaced); size 22" x 12"; legs at back, 12"; legs at front, 104"; headboard: 6" long, curved. Note: This bed was made in 1862 by Lilla's grandfather, Leander F. Crockett of Lawrence, Mess. for his grand daughter, Laura F. S. (Crockett) Martyn of Lowell. Mass., Miss Martyn's mother. 2 mattress: 19 x 11", tufted; striped and blue print ticking outside; eircular design conventional stripe on reverse 3 quilt: size 18 x 18" with 3" tail/front flap; made of triangles in solid magenta and an old print material; red and white *priced backing; tufted Note: The old print material was woven in the Pemberton Mill of Lawrence before the fire of The quilt was made by Lilla's grandmother. 4 fitted sheet: 12 3/4" x 21i'" 5 top sheet: hand hemmed; tatted edging; size 22 x 24" with 24" he

6a,b pillows: 5i x 34" 7a,b pillow cases: tatted edging; size 5 3/4 x 4 3/4" with 1" heat Note: The tatting was done by Laura Martyn, Lilla's mother, in 1930. It was attached to new bed linen in 1971 by Lilla. Note: Lilla Martyn lived formerly in North Chelmsford and was a nurse in Lowell for any years. 74. 32 Martyn - 2 -

8 toy piano: upright; "Excelsior"; a Christmas present to Lilla from her mother in 1870; price on back, 89¢; purehased on Christmas Eve from A. G. Pollard's Store in Lowell. size: 13 3/4 x 104 x 7edeep; 10 3/4" keyboard has 12 keys; 2 4" turned leg posts in front

9 rug: oval, braided; colors: red, green, brown, orange, yellow, navy or black; for the 01.414refrtm Boom. t'1Ag re og, 6E-1) 10 baby doll: celluloid; 8"; moveable arms, legs, head and moveable black eyes. Doll is dressed with pink crocheted bootees; outing flannel diaper; white cotton slip edged with narrow lace; white pique dress, 8" long; 7" square pink outing flannel wrap trimmed with faded blue satin ribbon and tied with grosgrain; and an undershirt; all handmade.

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Mr. and Mrs. Francis 4. Poirier (Elaine) 5 Erlin Rd.. Chelmsford, Mass. received: 7-4-1974 J.Kilbarn acknowledged: 7-9-1974 J.F. registered: 7-9-1974 J.F. labeled: 7-9-1974 J.F. donor card: '3,b 1979 object card: mab 1978

16 volumes of THE CIVIL WAR THROUGH THE CAMERA illustrated; pictures actually taken in Civil War tiles; together with "Elson's New History" by Henry w. Eisen, Professor of History, Ohio University; in 16 parts, comprising a complete history of the Civil War; copyright 1912 by Patriot Publishing Co., Springfield, Mass.; paper back, size 8 x 10 3/4"; M a publication by the Civil War Semi-Centennial Society to place a lasting memorial in the homes of intelligent and patriotic citizens." 1 Part I: Records of the Great American ar Springing to Arms in North and South 1 _ 03 Pt \I The First Big Battle Bull Run 2 " II: The Fall of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson The Gunboats en the Western Rivers Shiloh The First Grand Battle

3 " III: The Monitor; Farragut Passing the New Orleans Forts; Fair Oaks; The Federal Army in Sight of Richmond; "Stonewall"Jaskson in the Shenandoah; Washington Alaraed 4 " IV: The Seven Days' Battle The Confederate Capitol Saved Stuart's Raid; Oak Grove; Ellerson's Mill; Gaines' Mill; Savage's Station; Glendale; Malvern Hill V: The Battle of Cedar Mountain General Pope's Advance Checked The 2nd Battle of Bull Run The South Again Victorious at Manassas 6 " VI: Antietam or Sharpsburg Federal Troops Stop the Confederate Invasion of the North Stone's River or Murfreesboro A Midwinter Combat in Tennessee • 74.33 Poirier - 2 -

7 Part VII: Fredericksburg -- A New Leader and a Federal Disaster Chancellorsville -- "Stonewall" Jackson's Lest Battle 8 VIII: Vicksburg and Port Hudson Federal Sucesses in the West The Mississippi Hiver at Last Controlled by the Federals

9 IX: Gettysburg; The High Tide of the Civil War; Fort Sumter Bombarded Charleston Besieged. and Captured 10 " X: Chickamauga -- The Bloodiest Conflict in the West Battle on Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge 11 " XI: The Struggle in the Wilderness The Undecisive but Savage Battle The Red River Expedition of May, 1864 The Battle of Mobile Bay 12 " XII: Spotsylvanis and the "Bloody Angle" Lee Checkmates Grant The Attack and Repulse at Cold Harbor 13 " XIII: The March to Atlanta Sherman versus Johnston Representative Soldiers from a Dozen States 14 " XIV: The Last Conflicts in the Shenandoah The Battle of Cedar Creek and Sheridan's Triumph Petersburg -- The Greatest Struggle of Most Times 15 XV: Sheraan's Final Campaign The March to the Ses Fort Fisher Captures The Last of the Blockade Runners (volume in poor condition; water damage; pages stuck together)

16 XVI: The Last Invasion of Tennessee Franklin and Nashville The Fall of Petersburg Appomattox and Lee's Surrender (volume damaged; pages stuck together) Note: Illustrations by Brady War-time Photographs, "just dis- covered though taken 50 years ago, together with photographs by many other aar photographers, North and South." L 74.34

Mr. Cristy Pettee

90 Westford lid.. Chelssford. Mass.

reseived: 7- -1974 R.O.L. p r acknowledged: 7-18-1974 C registered: II / /6-6 labeled:

donor c a rd: T'ab 1979 object card: mab 1978

L cs -4.y) 1 flax sill: sometimes called "flax brake"; used for seutehing (pounding) flax in order to break the stalks and loosen the fibres. 74.35

Mrs. Harold Stewart nee, Jessie Atwood 52 High St.. Chelmsford, Mass. received: 7-73-1974 H.S. acknowledged: 10-17-1974 J.F. registered: 9-12-1974 J.K. labeled: donor card: mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 cape: black wool; belonged to Jessie's maternal grandmother, Harriet filisabeth Davidson of Stow, Mass. in 1855. She was married at age 18 years end died in 1920. Cape is trimmed with 2" satin ribbon ruffle at neck, and black braid in flower and leaf psttern around bottom and up front, and on each side of center back; length: 22" at center book; cape is lined with grey satin and has inside pocket; Trade mark: G. W. Foster and Company. Boston 2 slip: long black taffeta; length from under arm, 48"; seamed at waist; tucks at bottom, sides and front, 14" long with 9 open at bottom; full, gored skirt; waist is 36"; narrow 74.36

Miss Hazel Stevens 44 High St., Chelmsford, Mass.

received: 7-23-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 9-11-1974 J.F. registered: 9-16-1974 H.P. 10-13-1974 J.F.

v/ labeled:

donor card: " I's 1979 object card: mab 1978

Middy blouse: white cotton poplin; 2 rows of braid and stars on each side of sailor collar; pocket on left front; long sleeves with 2 buttons at cuff; collar, blue wool. Note: Worn by Miss Stevens on Field Days of Lowell High School in 1911,1912, 1913. Besides the blouse, uniform consisted of black silk tie and black serge bloomers. 2 dress: white crepe with green spots; c. 1930; worn for late afternoon or evening wear at summer hotels in the White Mountains. dress has green velvet 4" ribbon trim laced 2" below low neckline through buttonholed slots; short sleeves end 1" self belt for 314" waist; flared skirt, 134" wide at bottom; length of dress, 49" from shoulder to hem; zipper fastening in back; white taffeta underskirt attached with 10" net ruffle fulled onto the taffeta at bottom. 3,,,,dress: red cotton acetate, stiffly starehed; c. 1950; very full circular skirt with pleats on each side of (57 , .3,--krp front at waist; set-in pockets on each side; white 13tAsiOo%T4 rope braid trim around top of bodice at neckline and over shoulder straps; shirred at neck, center front; sleeveless; red self belt; zipper side opening; size: top of bodice to hemline, 37"; waist, 30" (originally worn with white bolero jacket) • 4 a,dress: sleeveless; red Bates cotton, hand blocked in Hawaii with light blue hybiseus flower pattern; c. 1953; .1.1 ,301ftvz, bodice shirred in front and trimmed with narrow jztAtt pointed collar(in front only); center bask zipper; back of bodice has shirred elastic on both sides of opening; 30" waist; circular skirt; narrow neck strap; overall length, 35". (worn with bolero jasket).t

5 (, evening dress: flower printed black net worn over long rose slip; 4► shoulder straps; double ruffles, 4" and 6" drape ovir shoulders to form sleeve; 74. 36 Stevens - 2 -

skirt stitched onto waist in points in front and back, curved over hips; skirt made in 6 gores where points are; self belt and high Empire waist; overall length, 51". 5b slip: long rose cotton rayon with double ruffle at bottom 2" down and 1i" on top; under ruffle approx. 24"; length from center back is 47"

choker: double links of rhinestones joining 5 larger rhinestones; black grosgrain ribbon ties; 28" overall

7 toy sledge hammer: iron; 3" shaft; 1 1/16" head children's book: The Peterkin Papers, illustrated; by Lucretia P. Hall; pub. by Houghton & Miflin Co., 1880; blue vellum cover with filt lettering; size 64 x 84" 9 bitters bottle: free blown; dark green glass; 44" high; indented a.t bottom; base, 14"; opening at r top, 10 molasses jug: earthenware/saltglaze; 10" high with tapered neck; handle, 34", attached on side to neck; diameter at bottom, 54"; cork stopper; mark: A on side, 24" from neck, or t" up from rim; rim is 6" up from bottom; circa 1900 11 carriage lantern: Trade Mark: "Dietz Junior Side Lsap" over 2" red reflector; overall length, 114" with 17" wire handle; 54" globe sets into 5" tin base for fuel; 2" clear glass inside globe; Trade Mark on globe: "Junior Cold. Blast; N.Y.U.S.A., Dietz" base has Dietz Junior mark; tin metal shield on back, curved at top; 84" long x 5" wide; 2 3/4" deep on one side -- other side open; 2" netal holder to slide over carriage hook. 12 wooden box: 174 x 6" x 4"; nailed together; black paper label on one end printed in colors: Selected California Fruits, PEP brand; distributed by Nash - DeCamp Company, SanFranoisco, Calif; Spanish lady dancer with tambourine on right; men with guitars on other end of box; printed in green, indented letters: "Packed for De Camp Co. by Wade T. Finch, Exeter, Calif; Emperors when packed weight 28 lbs. 74.36

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?pa 13 Indian bead nurse: from Blue Hills, Maine; probably the work of the Penobscot Indians in the Orono region; circa 1870-1875. It belonged #o Miss Steven's aother who livedin the town of Blue Hills in her girlhood and often saw Indians in the town. Purse is of white deerskin lined with tan cambric, with beadwork in oval desigh on front, back and each side; beading in white, red, green, blue and amber colors surround a blue velvet oval with white bead circle in center; white beads trim seams at joining sides and around bottom; lid of purse is of red wool with bead trim covering top; front and back are 34" x 2 3/8"; sides are 24 x 2 3/8"; lid is 2 3/8 x 14" 14 basket: small, round, closely woven splint; shades of natural tan; sire: diem. x 1 3/4" high with 1 7/8" round cro -1) G, 3i" opening in top Fe--15 4 teacher's desk bell: round, 3.t" base; iron and steel; iron base is 5/8" with filligree design; chrome plated steel cap is 24" diameter, rsised above base by iron era supports welded at ends to base; metal clapper suspended from center of sap in a 4" steel "tube"; bell is rung by pressing a i" button moving clapper against bell cap 16 2-piece mattress: circa 1893; for use on painted bed given by Marjorie Scoboria;

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Irs. Helen R. Poland 18 Rainbow Ave., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 2- -2974 J.F. acknowledged: 10-17-1974 J.. registered: 8-6-1974 H.P. 15zbeled: 8-6-1974 H.P. donor card: mob 197Q object card: mab 1978

1 evening coat: blpck silk velvet with fitted sleeves and stand-up ruff collar; 1 button, self covered; lined with white rayon; overall length, 58" 2 capect blast silk velvet with cowl hood; lined with grey satin crepe (worn); interlined; 51" from shoulder

3 pr. wedding shoes: white kid; low French heels, 14" high; 1-button strap; silver buckles with bow; Worn by Mrs. Everett T. Reed, 1903. Mrs. Reed is Limi)donets mother.

4 turkey feather: white (for use in exhibits) 5 turkey quill: for museum use on spindle of quilling wheel 74. 38

Mrs. Arthur N. Thompson nee, Lillian E. Pearson (dsu. of Henry and Mathilda Pearson who lived in the brick farmhouse on Mill Rd., off Boston lid.) 9 Monahan St., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 8-1-1974 E.H.Warren acknowledged: 10-17-1974 J.e. registered: 8-1-1974 J.F. labeled: 7-27-ip6IF donor card: al' b 197 9 object card: mab 1978

1 framed sampler: hand worked by donor in cross stitch and some other embroidery stitches; illustrated poem, "The Four Seasons" First Spring advancing with her flowery rain; Next Summer's hand that spreads the sylvan scene, Then Autumn with her yellow harvests crowned And Winter, trembling, closes the annual round.

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Herbert A. Sturtevant • and Charles R. Sturtevant, son 1320 Morningside Ave., So. San Francisco, Calif. 94080 (formerly of Chelmsford)

received: 8-1-1974 J.P.R. acknowledged: 10-17-1974 J.F. registered: 8-6-1974 H.P. labeled: donor card: 1979 object card: mab 1978

■■•■•• MEP (144-,c0.1F2,Aavt-Ee'lv).) 1 sober: light cavalry steel; DTD 1865; NGC No. 38 on under- side of hilt; also No. 29 on hilt; mark: U.S, 1865 AGM C. Roby, West Chelmsford, Mass. no scabbard hilt is brass, 6" with leather hand grip reinforced with twisted wire length of saber, 35"

Note: Christopher Roby of W. Chelmsford, Mass. manufactured swords, sabers and bayonets for the Union Army during the Civil War. Up until that time the factory was used for making scythes and sickles. These were shipped throughout the country, and especially found a ready market in the South.

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Mr. and Mrs. Eustace B. Fiske 1 Billerica Ad. Chelnsford, Ness. received: 8-9-1974 R.O.L. acknowledged: 8-12-1974 J.F. registered: labeled: donor card: mab 1979 object c%rd: mab 1978

1 mattress: t-A. #6, s•cev Fs e b

2 feather tick' M f\-- 5 -(tE--- ft 6 E-P rtea f4 74.41

Mrs. Ronald B. Ross Nes, Ruth Whittemore formerly of Worth Ad.. Chelmsford now, Ayer Road, Harvard, Mass. resolved: 8-9- 1974 R.O.L. acknowledged: 10- 17- 1974 J.F. registered: 9- 16- 1974 d.P.; 7- 25- 1975 J.F. labeled: 7-26- 1975 J.F• donor cards: m2b 1979 object cards : mab 1978

1 Campfire Girl's uniform: leader's, site 16; 3" leather trim on neck, sleeves and hem; stencil design, 3 3/4", of sat-and-nine-tails; length, 46"; 15" sleeve length; stencil on left sleeve of Campfire leader's insignia; Campfire stensil on right sleeve; laced neckline in front; eolor, khaki denim Accessories a - leader's pin: 4" circular b - beaded headband: 1" wide; hand woven en bead loom in turquoise blue, green, royal blue and brown; sat tail design e - bracelet: metal; Indian design 1, e, f, g - strings of wooden beads; various sizes and types; 34", 40", 50", and 65" long, respectively h - "Wohele Campfire pin: 3/4" diameter 2 Campfire Girl's Manual: with War program; "War Call to the Girls of America"; illustrated; published at National Headquarters, 461 kourth Ave., New Yerk City; 1917; paper cover; tan with bleak lettering and "fire symbol"; size, 4 5/8 x 7#" 3 framed Certificate of Aopeintment by Camp Fire Girls of mt Ruth E. Whittemere,"Guartian of the Fire" for years 1917 and 1918; Leader of Quoquinny Camp Fire Girls at Amherst, N.H.; No. 15031; printed en simulated birch bark paper, 8 3/8" x 14 7/8" with black lettering and red Eng. script capitals; rustle border 1 3/8" in from edges. site of frame: 11 7/8 x 19 3/4 x 1", with floral serial design 74.41

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4 undervest: 30?," long, ribbed knitted shirting (knee length!) with 6" wide hand sroshetei yoke and shoulder straps; white satin ribbon insertion at lower edge of yoke and at neck edge, used as draw string; yoke is 164" across. Note: This handmade undergaraent was a gift to Miss Whittemore from a, !impel in Amherst, N.H. e.1915

5 side comb with rhinestones: tortoise shell, 5" x 28" 6 watch: lady's silver Swiss; silver case engraved on bask with "Huth" -- a primary school birthday gift from her parents, Floyer J. and Clara (Upham) Whittemore; watch is li" in diameter; white dial, 3/4" in diem. filligree hands; mark: J.G. "Lady Resins"; with numbers 646312 below a 9

7 saber tie slip: gilt finish with fancy hilt having pink and white rhinestones; sap over point 1t" long attaehed by chain to hilt 8 neeklace: "Jaseb's tears"; grey seed necklace with small crystal beads in between each "tear"

9 0 rose paste: originally perfumed; sirsa early 1900s 10 : aqua rose paste: " " 1900 11 beaded band: t" wide, woven on a bead loom in shades of brown 12 nesklase of blue and white daisy beads 13 : amethyst cut crystal with graded sizes and 3/4" pendant

14A„ table lamp: turned walnut wood base. 8" high, with 6i" socket and bulb (Edison Mazda) b shad*: punched brass; designed and made by Huth N. Whittemore during her four year art course at Chelmsford High; 1913; shade has six sites, each segment 7" at base and 7" long; punched design of grapes and leaves; beaded fringe 2," long

A 15 hymn book: "Baptist Praise Book for Congregational Singing"; J.P.Helbrook, special musical editor; pub. by A.S.Barnes and Co., New York; 1872; belonged to Deason Clement C. Upham 16 book: "History of Chelmsford" by Rev. Wilkes Allen; pub. in 1820; The missing pages wore copied (longhand) by Clara (Upham) Whittemore and inserted in the front. 74.*

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17 school paper: "History of Chelmsferd" by Ruth E. Whittemore. Grade V. with pictorial cover of Manilla con- struction paper; tied at left with red, white ,1( and blue ribbons. 18 serapb•ok: Whittemore family history and important events in life of ChelAsford friends; pictures and clippings pasted into postcard album; dark green cover; site 9 x 11"; tied with cord at left 19 Congressional Record: proceedings and debates of the 79th Congress, 1st session; vol. 91, No. 226. Washington, Dee. 19, 1945. - page A6081 : article by Hon. Leverett Sal- tonstall of Moss. in the Senate of the U.S. concerning the authorship of the Pledge of Allegiance; James Bailey Upham, real author. 20 folder: issued by the Upham Family Society, Inc.; June 1938; reprinted, Oct. 1938; contains picture of James B. Upham and The Origin of the Pledge to the .:lag; extracts from this evidence; size, 5* x 8, single fold 21 Upham Genealogy, 1892: ancestral line of James Bailey Upham, author of original Pledge to the Flag; typewritten sheet stapled to book of folder (as in #20) 22 folder: duplicate of #20 23 postcard: mailed for 1$ to Mrs Ronald Bryan Ross and Miss Aileen C. Ross; netts. •f 50th anniversary celebration on Oct. 11, 1942 in Malden to honor James B. Upham; from the Upham Family Society 24 Program: "Centennial Anniversary of Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford, Feb. 16, 1947; morning service, 10:30; Anniversary Service, 2:30 p.m.; Rev. Kenneth Savage, pastor; dev. Charles H. Gillis, pastor emeritus; organist. Mrs. Ralph P. Coates; Centennial Hymn: words written by Jessie H. Wiggin 25 single fold sheet: Board of Health Regulations for Town of Chelmsford; adopted April 15. 1922 larAbbott L Emery, chairman, George A MeNulty, J. Clark Oster.. hout, sommissioners; Approved April 28, 1922 by Att. Gen. J.Weston Allen. size, 5* z 7" 74.41

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DISHES Three generations of Upham families are represented by these dishes donated by Mrs. Ross: 1) Phineas Upham, who lived in the Phineas Upham House in Malden; built 1703 2) Amos Upham, born 1718; lived in the Phineas Upham House in Malden 3) Ezra Upham, born 1758; also lived in the Upham House in Malden. Ezra's sons, Ezra and Clement moved to Chelmsford. Clement was the grandfather of Mrs. Ross

26 sup plate: early 1700's; belonged to Phineas Upham; "Adams Rose" design in deep rose and green; size, 4" in diameter with 2" base; inset mark: "Memo" Rac,c_ris -

27 white dish set of Amos Upham; sirsa 1740 a) teapot: white ironstone desorated with fushia and green flower sprays; flower design is around upper half of teapot and on cover, with tiny sprigs on top rim; teapot is fluted in ten panels and sets on a fluted 4 3/8" base; - circumference at largest part of pot is 24" at base of applied, curved handle and spout; spout is 5" long; handle, 5"; top of teapot is 5*" in diam. with a 3" opening; teapot stands 6 3/4" high a-1) cover: 3*" diam. x 2"high; knob on top is missing; 2 sets of glower sprays decorate the cover. b) tea sup: white ironstone with fushia and green floral trim around outside; 3 tiny sprigs around inside rim and 1 in bottom of sup; 2" applied handle; sup is fluted in 12 panels; (cracked) - size: 2s" high, 3 3/4" diam. at top; 2" base c,d,e,f,g) sake plates: white ironstone with fushia and green floral trim; fluted in 12 panels; size: 6 3/4" diameter; 3 5/8" base h,i supper plates: white ironstone with fushia and green floral trim, and triple leaf design in the ironstone on opposite sides of plates, between the flower designs; size: 91t" diam. with 5" base 74.41

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28 green dish set of Ezra Upham: circa 1783 Icb a) teapot: "coral border" design in green around bowl of teapot and on cover; floral border around upper part of teapot; floral design repeated around the Pr“1" ol?,c7f4 c7 c C and fluted rim, on the outside of handle, and on the tip of spout; "coral border" pattern on base of spout; narrow conventional pattern border with simple flower design spaced at 14" intervals around base of teapot - overall dimensions: 104" from spout tip to back of handle; 54" sigh; opening at top, 34 x 20; base: 4 5/8 x 3 7/8" a-1) cover: 4 x 3" overall; 24" high, including applied, scalloped knob; 4" green "coral border" design around edge; steam hole in center of one side b) sugar bowl: 4 3/4" high x 64" long;

" coral border" design around center, with floral border at top and around fluted edge of rim; narrow green conventional pattern border with rose design around base; applied fluted grips at each end; opening at top of bowl is 3+ x 24"; base, 4* x 34" (brown stain) b-1) cover: "coral border" design in green around edge; knob missing; size of cover: 3 5/8 x 2 7/8" and 2 3/4" high e) cream pitcher: green "coral border" design around center and on rim of base and on handle; rose design on inside and outside of upper edge of pitcher and on wide pouring lip; - height, 5"; length overall, 6"; base is 3* x 2 3/4"; - pitcher is fluted above center; applied handle extends 14" above back of pitcher; curved lip is 1 3/4" at widest part; (cracked) d,e,f,g,h,i) sups: handleless; green "coral border" design covers outside and extends 14" down inside of cup and on bottom; sup has scalloped 5L) rim; size: 3 7/8" diam. at top; 24" high; base, 1 3/4" diam. ( 3 cups cracked) j) bowl: green "cowl border" design covers the outside and extends 14" down inside; with a single coral design in bottom of bowl; scalloped edge; size: 64" diam. top; 4" high; 2 7/8" base diam. ( 2 cracks) 74.41

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28 green dish set (continued) k,l,m,n,o,p) saucers: "coral border" pattern in green; 6" diameter; 2*" base q,r) plates: soft shades of green with white; 8i" diameter with 4 3/8" base; green and white conventional design border, 1*" wide extending is" down into bowl of plate; - English garden scene in center of plate: 2 women beside an urn, in long flowing gowns with veiled head dress falling to the side and in back; one with arm around one of 2 dogs (wolf hounds); the other woman holds a large bird with a crest; colors are in tones of green and white s.t,u,v,w) plates: soft tones of green and white; 9*" diameter, with 4 3/4" base; border design the same as in smaller plates; - English garden setting with urn in left background; lady in white flowing gown seated; a suitor in cape stands behind her leaning over; the 2 wolf hounds de- picted in smaller plates are used again at milady's feet.

29 a,b,e glass salts: thumb print pattern above and below a central ridge; 12-petal sunflower in base; size: 2" in diam. x 1" deep; 1 1/8" across top of well; clear glass 30 a,b,e glass salts: clear glass; thumb print above center ridge, fluted sides below ridge and around sides of clear circular base; size: 1 3/4" diam. x 3/4" deep; 1 1/8" r°51 across top of well.

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Mrs. Ernest P. Stearns 274 Liberty St., Lowell, Mass. 01851 and her sister, Mrs. Howard Lawson 32 Woodlawn St., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 9-11-1974 L.*.N. seknowledred: 11-23-1974 J.F. registered: 11-22-1974 J.F. labeled: donor card: mat 1979 object card: mab 1978

skirt: lavender-blue linen; 9 gores; 24" waist; length, 31"; 8" long hook and eye closing in back; *ith the ex- ception of the 2 back gores, each gore is embroidered in a 54" wide daisy and frond pattern, the front panel having a group of 3 daisy patterns extending up 12"; 2" hem at bottom.

2 blouse: white linen; high neck with button hole in center back and 2 at front opening for a button-on collar; embroidered yoke in back and front, and embroidered front panel on eReh side of 2" tucked front opening; six 1/8" tucks on each side below yoke in front and 3 on each side of center back; 4 buttons and buttonholes in front; buttons are 4" pearl with 10-point petal design (1 button missing); sleeves are 204" long with six i" tusks spaced about 2i" .2il- apart; lower sleeve tapers to wrist in 7" embroidered section; 4-button opening at wrist is 64" long 3 blouse: white linen; eyelet embroidery in daisy pattern around 24" high stand-up collar and down front of blouse; back opening with nine 3/8" pearl buttons and buttonholes; 3/4 length sleeves gathered below shoulder and puffed over elbow; 2t" embroidered straight cuff has 2-button opening; collar and cuffs Rre edged with 3/4" lace; two 3/4" shoulder tucks extend ptxt way down front; back has a 4" tuck from shoulder all the way down to waist; tie tapes in back at waist; front of blouse is 22" long from shoulder; bpot is 17". 4 blouse: heavy linen; white; back osening has four ; 0 pearl buttons, concealed buttonholes, and tape ties; front has three 2 3/4" lace inserts separated by 2 sections of 9 very fine pin tucks; matching lace Mandarin collar hooks in back with 3 hooks and eyes. Center lace insert extends 710 down front, ending in a point; side inserts are 14" long, going over shoulder and extending down beck about 5 ,01 , with 84" 74.42

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4 blouse (cont.) in front; sleeves are long; gathered at shoulders, ending in a. lace euff of catching trim. overall length, 20 40 in back; 14" across back, 5 blouse: fine white cotton; *spit ued scallop embroidery in elaborate leaf pattern with lazy daisy and eyelet embroidery fill covering most of front of blouse; ssme neck trim, 2i" wide with 7/8" lace edging; 3/4 length sleeves gathered at shoulder and at ea- broidery trimmed cuff, also with lace edging; two 3/4" tucks just above shoulder seam on each side of front and in back; blouse buttons in back with 10 3/8" pearl buttons; gathered at waist in back with ties attached; back length, 21"; 13" across back at shoulder seams; sleeves are 184° long on outside; 11 3/4" long at underarm seam. blouse: fine white lawn, with applique design of butterflies and daisies outlined in white outline stitch; eyelet embroidery openwork in wings of butterflies find centers of flowers; 2i" applique triaaed stand-up collar edged with 3/4" lace; at neck edge 4 pairs of 1/8" tucks extend 4" down center front; 2 4" tucks at shoulders extend 5" down outer sides. Blouse buttons in back with 11-3/8" pearl buttons;

back is trimmed with 18 - 1/8" tucks and 4-4° tucks; gathered at waist and fastened with a snap and attached self ties; sleeves are full and gathered at shoulder; 20" long from shoulder seam to bottom of appliqued 2 3/4" cuff; cuffs button at wrist with 2- 3/8" pearl buttons; blouse Is 14" across shoulders and 19" long at bock. 7 blouse: fine lawn; white; lace and tuck trim; 2 bands of rose design lace insertion extend down front of blouse on either side of a. 3i" tucked section in center, having 14 small pin tucks; the yoke is made of the rose design lace insertion , coming to a point above the In tucks; above and below the rose insertion lace are bands of 3/4" finer net lace insertion with small 3/8" diamond design. This is used also in the lower edge of the 1" lawn collar, with the upper edge trimmed in 5/8" net lace in tiny flower design. There are 5 tucks, 3/8" wide on each side of front; and bottom of front is gathered and tucked for 9" igx 3" up from ruffled lower edge. Blouse opens at center back with 7 buttons and 7 concealed buttonholes; 4 stripes of three 1/8" narrow tucks, spaced 1" apart, trim the back from neck to bottom. Sleeves are long, gathered at the shoulder and ending in a point over the back of the wrist; trimmed with 5 horizontal groups of 3 tiny pin tucks spaced 1/8" apart, and each group at 3" apart 74.4 2

Stearns/Lawson - 3 - gr 8 petticoat: white cotton with double ruffle; 39" long; 34" waist fastens with hook and eye; 5 gores; 10" over-ruffle at bottom with eyelet embroidered circles in 3 rows, and scalloped embroidery points; 12 rows of 1/8" tucks above ruffle, spaced " a- cart; under ruffle, plain, 154"; 21" of plain material from waist to double ruffle; 4" narrow hemmed waist band. . 9 petticoat: white cotton, with double ruffle; 41" long; 33" waist with snap fastening; 5 gores; 3/4" helloed waistband; 23" from waist bpnd to double ruffle; over-ruffle is oade of 8 rows of net lace insertion with ball design, topped by 5 rows of 1/16" tucks and 4" of plain material; under ruffle is plain material, 164" long.

10 3-pc. coat dress: ecru voile with embroidery and openwork trio. a straight skirt: 42" long with hem, 1" to le, uneven; panel trim in front of ecru embroidery and and openwork, 7" wide x 11a" long; heavy grosgrain waistband with 2 hook and eye fasteners; side opening, 164", With 10 snaps; waist size, 32. b belt: of ecru lace material, 24" wide and 38%" long, with single bow trio; o cost: V-front with matching embroidery lace collar extending in a point to the waist; short lase sleeves. The lave panel trim of the skirt hes snaps on the under side which allow it to fasten onto the snaps of the V-front to form a bib. Collar is 4" wide and trimoed at each end. with 4 peacock blue 5/8" buttons. Coat has an embroidery and openwork lace trim 9" wide at the bottoj above a 3" heat; sleeves have a li" hem; overall length, 50"; 15" across back from shoulder to shoulder,and waist is 14" down from neck edge. . 11 2-pc. dress: dark brown and white striped voile with white embroidered lawn collar extending in a V down neek front; oay be fastened up high by means of hooks and, eyes to make a high neck; 3 dark brown satin covered 3/8" buttons cover hooks, and 3 are also at corners of lapels of front "collar" trim. Sleeves are 19" long, fitted, and end in a flared cuff at wrist. Lace collaro covers a. 10" x 14" collar which shows at back la" below bee collar. aaist is 14" from neck edge and is gathered in at bottom to make a. 24 or 25" waist 74.42

Stearns/Lawson - 4 -

11 2-pc dress (cont.) b skirt:is 37!1," long with a 25" waist; 7" wide center panel in x front, and 6" wide panel in back wxtend to bottom of skirt; skirt opens in front by means of hooks and eyes on left side of front panel; sides are trimmed with curved self material cut diagonally, and extending over hiss 9nd to a point both back and front, 15" from waist line; 24" he 12 middy blouse: heavy cotton duck; white; 13" wide sailor collar comes around. front V-neck opening and laces up by means of 4 eyelets on each side of V; 3-band braid tria on collar and cuffs; sleeves are 20i" long; 4" x 5" pocket on upper left side with embroidered letters, USN in red, white and blue; 16" across back; 26" long (bad hole through back and front below pocket)

13 pr. shoes: white kd with dark brown soles and 2#" high French heels; white kid uppers lace up through 17 eyelets on each side with round lacings tipped with 3/4" metal points; eyelets are spaced 3/4" apart; length of shoe, 11"; pointed toes . 14 pr. shoes: &irk brown kid; French heels 2t" high and 1" at base; very narrow pointed toes; uppers lace up through 18 small eyelets on each side, spaced *" zt; shoe is 11" long 15 Dr. wPlking shoes: tan leather; 10#" long; rounded, hard toe; 2" heel is 1 5/8" at bottom; uppers lace through 13 eyelets on each side with i" wide tan laces having 3/4" pointed metal tips. (nails protrude on bottom of left shoe) 74 .43

Mrs. Huth Maybury Barker 2 Harvey Road, Chelmsford, Mass.

received: 9-6-1974 F. deJ. acknowledged: 9-12-1974 J.F. registered: labeled: donor card: mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

(1-0 1 crib quilt: patchwork; handmade by donor's aunt, Ora Maybury Dutton; 1900

size s

1'4 NST kb it ;zoo m 74.44

Bradley R. Parker Pine Hill Road Chelmsford, Massl received: 10-10-1974 J.F. a cknowledged: 71= registered: 10-13-1974 J.F. lnbeled: donor card: 1979 object cafd: mab 1978

1 matches: 17 individual, hand dipped; sulphur tipped; 2" long; circa 1860s

2 booklet: "Grandfather's Birth-Day"; published by the American Treat Society, 150 Nassau St., N.Y., publishers of tracts and books for children and youth; engraved illustrations; paper covers with red conventionol design over lenfy vine background in red; size 5 x 5 7/8" billfold: brown leather with leather thong ties around eenter; 2 pockets and side flaps folding in; size, folded: 7" x 3" 74.45

Mrs. Dana Fitts nee, Gertrude F. 41 Littleton Rd., Chelmsford, Mass.

received: 10-8-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 10-8-1974 J.F. registered: labeled: donor card: mat) 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 pair of ice skates: wooden with steel runners curving up over the toe; leather straps; circa 1800

s? 2 doll: small bisque; made in Germany

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I 74. 2+6

eirs. Clarence I-1. ..00dward nee, :ther A. Dane 38 Proctor Rd., South Chelmsford, Mass. received: 9-22-1974 Jessie Stewart acknowledged: to - /Y-i5",q rF

registered: 10 - 12 - 1974 J.F. labeled: ;L-11-1996 Xi': donor curd: -mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

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lady's mitts: navy blue lace, gathered at wrist with narrow, navy blue velvet ribbon, tied in small bow &t back of wrist; ovetall length, 8" Note: These aitts belonged to Alta Byam: Field, aunt of Miss Eleanor Parkhurst. 74.47

diehard 0. Lahue, Sr. 22 Worthen St., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 11-19-1974 J.F. acnowledged: 1i'75- d7/7 registered: 11-20-1974 J.F. lg.beled: 11-20-1974 J.F. donor card: Gab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 invitation: from the lerican Legion Auxilirry, Unit 212, to attend the 50th Anniversary Tea on Sunday afternoon, October 15, 1972, from 3:00-5:00 o'clock at the American Legion Hall, warren Ave., Chelmsford. foldover white card with gilt lettering: "50th Anniversary"; dove of peace and stars around a. gold ring; size, 4* x 5 7/8"; in plain white envelope 74.48

Ars. Ailliam C. Hinckley 25 Barton Hill Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 11-5-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 1.-c. registerel: 11-7-1974 J.F. labeled: donor card: 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 Betty lamp: iron; made in one piece; curved arm for hanging by spinning wheel; size: 44" long; 3" diameter round section, 1" deep; 1," lip with a" curved inner lip; 1 3/8" hole extends 1" into lip; (hinged cover missing); 4 3/4" long handle extends up in a curve from back of lamp, with hole for hanging; serrated edge; handle is 3/4" wide at base, tapering to 3/8".

3; 2 JLLIA-1111

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Charles Id:. watt, Sr.

14 Orchard Lane Chelmsford, Mass.

received: 11-19-1974 H.S. acknowledged: 2-6-1975 J.F. registered: 11-20-1974 J.F. libeled: same donor card: Lab 1979 object card: mab 1978

Slides of Chelusford Historical Society activities, Sept. 7, 1974 at the Barrett-Byam Homestead, 40 Byam Road. 1 Picnic meeting at Barrett-Byam House in parking area 2 Judging the lunch box creations 3 Picnic supper 4 young aembers and their boxes 5 young members and their boxes 6 general view of the gathering 7 young members and lunch boxes displayed 8 3 prize winners: Mary Ottalrino, Deborah Bowden, Muriel Psrlee 9 The curator! 74.50

Town of Chelmsford received: 11-29-1974 R•O•L• Acknowledged: registered: 1-20-1975 J.F. labeled: 1-20-1975 J.?. donor cord: MP 1' 1979 object cord: mab 1978

1 Tape roll No. 1: microfilmed Historical Records of the Town of Chelmsford: contains the transcription of the Diary of Rev. Sbenezer Bridge, 4th Minister of Chelmsford.

This transcription was done 2s part of A.P.A. oreject during the years of the 1st World War, for the historical Zoletitg preservation of early documents and records kept in the Adams Library. 74. 51

Mr./Mrs. aiehard O. ,ahue, Sr. 22 Worthen St., Chelmsford, +lass.

received: 11-29-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 2-6-1975 J.F. registered: 1-20-1975 J.F. labeled: 1-17-1975 J.F. donor cord: 'c 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 invitation: from the School Building Committee and the School Committee of Chelmsford; to attend the Dedication, Cornerstone Saying Ceremony and Open House Cele- bration of the New Chelmsford High School on Graniteville ad.. Sunday afternoon, 11-24-1974, at 2:00 o'clock; - engraved with the Town Seal at top; size 5 x 6 5/0"; single fold; envelope to match a ticket: for reserved seating; Time Capsule Committee; single card, 3 x 4 3/8" program: triple fold; yellow with black printing; front cover: photo of lighted school building, with "CHS" below; inside cover: program; Dedication, Tiae Capsule, Open House; brochure of new school: lists committees, architects, engineers, planners, consultants, general contractor; views of school: interior and aerial view; back covers: floor plans

3 Certificate of Award: presented by the School Building Com- mittee to Chelmsford Historical Society for entries submitted to the Tillie Capsule Contest. This capsule to be sealed in the cornerstone of the new Chelmsford High School on Graniteville Rd. on the day of dedication, 11-24-1974, And to be opened in the year 2074; signed: Janes A. Sullivan, Chairman, School Building Committee nr 4 wooden box: pine; stained; size 8 5/8" long, 4 3/16" 1i" deep; thumb groove in center end of sliding cover; mitred corners; lettering on cover: "Starrett Mieroneter, manufactured by the L.S. Starrett Company, Athol, Mass., U.S.A."

-ro&L D IS P 74.52

Miss iiunice Scoboria 15 West Hiding, Wellesley, Mess. 02181 received: 12-3-1974 H.S. acknowledged: 1-28-1975 J.F. registered: 12-3-1974 J.F. 1,gbeled: 9-10-1975 H.P. donor card: "IT' 1 979 object card: mab 1978

1 quilt: silk "powder puff"; hand made by donor's mother, Mrs. John Scoboria of 47 Proctor Rd., South Chelmsford; made in the late 1800s from pieces of of material from clothing worn by members of the family. Note: John Scoboria was a brother of Jr. Arthur G. Scoboria of Chelmsford Center. 714..53

Mrs. Wallace Greig nee, Louise McFadgon 11 Hornbeam Hill Rd. Chelmsford, Mass. received: 12-9-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 1-28-1975 J.F. registered: 1-20-1975 J.Y. labeled: donor card: mnb 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 strip of Byam matches: from Eriksen's Store -- formerly the S. W. Parkhurst Store (now the location of the Chelmsford Book Store); at intersection of Rte. 110 , 1-1d. Chelmsford st. (Rte. 4), opposite Billerica Rd. size: strips are 1 7/8" wide x 2" long, with 17 matches in each strip. 2 ditto 3 ditto 74.54

Mrs. John Carr (Helen) formerly of 24 Sunset Ave., Chellsford, Mass. present vddress: 96 Woodland Ave., Laconia, 03246 c/o :ors. a.H.Burt reeeived: 12-9-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 1-28-1975 J.F. registered: 1-30-1975, 2-3-1875 L.H. 0 labeled: donor crrd: mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 SIles milker: with the old yellow paint; belonged to Mrs. Carr's grandmother, Mrs. Arthur Sheldon of North Chelmsford. vlAs -K.,ecz_ 6 ED k c'

2 framed picture of the Sheldon House in North Chelsfard: 1_03tAK4

CLOTHING 3 dress: black satin with black sequin trim.; bodice has 13 bones; front opening with lace collar and. V-front insert; 164" long; waist is 28" with machine stitched sequin trim on each side of lace panel; sleeves are smocked at ted ara with ruffle at elbow and lace at wrist; back of bodice is sequin trimmed down center with three t" tucks on each side; 74.54

Carr - 2

dress: black satin, sequin trim (continued) skirt is black, full; 3 ruffles on bottom; 44" long with 4" train in back; sequin panel trim in center front; 28" waist Note: This gown was code snd worn by Mrs. Sheldon in 1905 at the 250th Anniversary Celebration of the Town of Chelmsford. der husband, Arthur Sheldon was * member of the Celebrations Committee, and chairoan of the sub-committee on entertainment and Reception of Guests. The gown was exhibited 50 years later in the Historical Society's auseum room in the Adams Library for the 300th Anniversary celebration.

4 evening coat: black satin; 45a" long; trimmed with 1" bands of double edged ruffles around neck, and worked into figure-8 frog loops, buttoning in front with 5 braid covered buttons (1 odd one); lined and interlined; coat is slit 7" up from button on each side; aid calf length; long sleeves with double edgged ruffle trio; loco ruffle inter is/if:eve at wrist; lined with beige satin, with 2 inner podkets, interlined Note: Worn with black sequin dress (No. 3)

V5 dress: black silk crepe; high neck with net ruching; block moire band attached to botto'a of bodiee; front trimmed with black braid surrounding a front panel of black lace over beige silk; skirt is full, with 20 button trim in center front; buttons are black satin covered; 9 tuxedo front is slit in a V opening to end of the button trim, and is slightly ruffled up the sides of V snd around bottom; width starts at 1S" and opens to 4" rt the bottom; sleeves are elbow length with black net insertion tip wrist and black lace trim over ecru loce net • 6 dress: black crepe; V neck with embroidery trim on block ties It neck .clad on wrists of sleeves; also on bottom of W soft brown and white ftr at base of embroidery on front; cuffs embroidered; inset panel serves as slip.

evening Co= black, ribbed satin; 47" long; dolman sleeves; 31/8" collar in front shapes to 12" V with tassel in back; point trimmed with black braid and 74. 54

Carr - 3 -

4r• 7 evening coat: black, ribbed satin (continued) tassel; tuxedo front; 3 buttons covered with self material; doloon sleeves have 3-button trim on 3-5" surf; curved yoke trim in front.

skirt: black satin; full; 42" long, 142" around bottom hem; 27" waist is expandable; back is pleated from the waist; has two 2" horizontal bands, one around bottoa, the ether 54f" above. petticoat: black silk taffeta with 2i" pleated ruffle around bottom; 404" long; 28" waist

10 suit: two-piece; dark teal or greenish blue silk, with fc..,/ .(5 grey-blue velvet trim; velvet sleeves a jacket: leg-o-mutton velvet sleeves, fitted to wrist; stand-up (Mandarin) collar; velvet pleated front comes to point at waist; a. pinched waist, 25"; length from neck, 16:4" b skirt: waist, with inset, measures 30"; 6 3/4" inset in center back; velvet panel and velvet side trim at center front; length, 41"; made with wide tucks of silk aaterial; 14" waistband fastens with hooks and eyes in book at each side of inset panel.

11 shirt waist: ivory silk,with huge balloon sleeves to elbow, then fitted sleeve to wrist; ivory satin band at wrist with bow; figured tulle ruffle around half of cuff; front of blouse: gathered tulle front on center fastened at neck; double row of shirring of silk at bottom, on each side of tulle front; satin on both sides of tulle; bows in center front on tulle, and at center of waist; high collar; tulle ever satin with satin bow in back -12 shirt waist: white-figured brown silk; brown veltet yoke; brown velvet collar hooks on side, with Irish crochet lace at to of collar; deep 8a" lace ruffle around bottom of yoke; front fastening with hooks and eyes; silk sash around waist with rosette in front; 6" ruffle covers front opening; double leg-e-mutton sleeves, fitted 11" from elbow to wrist; wrist is 3 6/8" around. The double puffs are sewed onto the fitted sleeve. asist is ltaned with beige print and heavily stayed with 12 stays; the back has a double row of shirring at bottom with double satin bows with 74.54

Carr - 4 -

12 shirt waisti brown silk (cont.) two streamers, 26" ant 32"; gathered and tusked at neck edge, sleeves are shirred on from shoulder to half way down back of sleeve; also from shoulder half way dewn front; right side opening with hooks; 14 stays; waist is 34". 13 blouse: brown sheer silk ever white net; triemed with openwork 1" band of lase at neck and at base of 3/4 sleeves; also 3" wide bands if this lase extend free shoulders 104" down side front; in back, lace bands come to a V point 74" below lose nook band; a 3" lase band is attaehed to net underaleeves; blouse front is trimmed with appliqued braid in leafy pattern, also occurring below lass noel band; flower circles are filled in with satin stitch embroidery in soft colors; blouse seasures 19" long from shoulder at back; bask of blouse closes with hooks and eyes.

14 evening gown: gold rayon sheer with gold tulle; circa 1915/16 shoulder straps with short tulle sleeve; gold lace trims upper half of bodies; waistline trimmed with aqua grosgrain ribbon edged in tarnished gold; 25" waist; rosettes of net and aqua at left side and in center bask; overall length, 55" free shoulder

15 petticoat: white cotton;

16 apron: tiny figured flower print in black and red on white cotton; handmade; gathered at waist with a. waist band, 384" long, including the 9" ties at each end; length of apron: 394"; a 74" ruffle is gathered onto a li" hem; a 3/8" hem is machine stitched. at bottom of ruffle.

17 pug cap or day cap: fine white linen; 12" long x 4 3/4" wide; gathered tightly in a circle at center of back with a 2" long seam from center to base; a 5/8" ruffle trims the brim; the hole in center back circle is filled in with fine net lace. 18 handkerchief: fine lawn; hand embroidered in one corner in floral design; edge of handkerchief is scalloped in "saw tooth" points with an embroidered 74- 311 Carr - 5 -

dot in the center of every other scallop, and 2 dots over and under a dash in the alter- nate scallops; size: 25" square * 19 bag: deep blue watered silk with black crocheted top and bottom; blue section is 5i" long x 6" wide; crocheted top is 4" long, gathered 1" down with a 1/8" narrow black satin ribbon; crocheted base is 1e deep x 20 bag: ecru linen; 94" long x 8" wide having a 3!4" self fringe, knotted ;" below edge of bag; the 24" hemmed top has a rope draw string; bag is trimmed with hand embroidery in wreath design in pink French knots and green leaves. cV21 mitts: white silk; elbow length; 14" long a,b 2(;22 a,b gloves: black silk; 2-snap fastening; size 6 23 a,b gloves: black silk; 2-snap fastening; size 6; "Niagara Maid"

24: hats lady's white Panama straw; trimmed around base of crown with a 1 3/8" black grosgrain ribbon tied in a bow at front; a black 5/8" wide elasticised ribbed band is fastened at sides of inside brim to hold hat in place; hat measures 10 3/4" across; brim is 2#" wide on the sides, 2i" wide in front, and 1 5/8" in back; crown is 24" high in front, tapering to 14" in back; crown is 5 3/8" wide x 6i" long

25 MJ 4'D bla wool knit with fleecy side insid • over the knee length, 205"; 6-butto opening in side extends 9" up from b tom; leggings are shaped to fit over he top of foot, with a 4" strap to g under the shoe holding gaiter in place

Si 26- cape: black crocheted wool shoulder cape in chevron pattern with rows of ;" black satin ribbon laced in rows between each section; scalloped neck edge has ribbon draw string to gather cape around neck; scalloped edging trims lower edge of cape. 216 shawl: black wool; pilin, with 2#" fringe at the two ends; size: 72 x 68" ki)27 fur collarette/ shoulder cape: black Persian lamb with black fox fur trim; a 19" long x 5" wide collar with fox fur over Persian lamb folds back over the capelet of Persian lamb which Carr - y6 -

comes to a. point 9" in back; a fox fur border 7" wide edges the Persian lamb; cape drapes over the shoulder and fastens in front with 2 hooks; lined with black satin; fur from the legs fall in 4" ttails" at thi base of cape in front. ?0211 muff: of black fox, matching fur piece #28; size: 13" wide x 15" long; satin lined in black; black looped carrying cord. 7*" long at top of muff on one side. 74.55

Airs. H. S. Ryan (Mildred D.) 12 Delwood Ed., Chelmsford, Kass. received: 12-14-1974 H. Emmons cknowledged: 12- 1974 J. Lombard registered: labeled: donor card: mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

toy fire truck with aerial ladder GA)L.02.E1/ ^LV OM 74. 56

Mrs. Raymond Clogston 152 aentworth St., Lowell, Mass. received: 12-15-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 1-26-1975 J.F. registered: 1-22-1975 J.F. labeled: same J.F. donor card: 'nab 1979 object card: mab 1978

Set of children's books of the"Dotty Dimple Series"by Sophie May, author of "Little Prudy Stories"; illustrated; published by Lee and Shepard, 1868

1 Dotty Dimple at Her Grandmother's; 1868 2 Dotty Dimple at Home 1868 3 Dotty Dimple Out West 1869 4 Dotty Dimple at Play 1869 5 Dotty Dimple at School 1869 6 Dotty Dimple's Flyaway 1870

Books are bound in maroon buckram binding, tooled in fleur-de-lis border design; gilt title and author lettering on bound side; size 6 x 4" 74.57

Mrs. C. Russell Dana 9 Lantern Lane Chelmsford, Mass. received: 12-17-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 2-6-1975 J.F. registered: 12-17-1974 J.F. labeled:

donor card: ' 21- 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 clipping: from S. a Milford (7) N.H. newspaper; gives an Recount of the auction sale for W10.000 of a very rare bottle, formerly in the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Murray (former owners of the Barrett-Byam Homestead). A note with the clipping states: "Beryl wrote that Mr. and Mrs. Murray netted 446,000 at the auction. He had more than one bottle at the auction. The money will go to the Currier Art Gallery in Manchester for making cabinets for Mrs. Murray's glass collection she left to that Museum." 74.58

Miss Marjorie B. Scoboria Wellesley, Mass. received: 12-15-1964 H.S. acknowledged: 2-6-1975 J.F. registered: 1 22 1974 J.F. labeled: same J.F. object card mab 1978 dcncr card mab 1979 1 railroad ticket: Old Colony R.R. Co., WAY Ticket; for Peter G. Scoboria; March 31, 1891; South Chelmsford to Lowell; No. 5667 Note: This ticket belonged to Marjorie's father, Dr. Arthur O. Scoboria. he was called "Peter" until he was 21 years old, when he learned he had been christened "Arthuel. size: 3" x 2 3/4"; lower section of ticket well punched 74.59

Mrs. Cristy Pettee nee Grace White 90 Westford Rd., Chelmsford, Mass. received: 10-31-1974 J.F. acknowledged: 2-6-1975 J.F. registered: 1-24-1975 J.F. labeled: gams J.F. donor card: mab 1979 object card: mab 1978

1 book: The Housekeeper's Manual by Catherine L. Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe; embracing a new revised edition of "The Ameri- can Woman's Home"; or Principles of Domestic Science, being a guide to economical, health- ful, beautiful and Christian homes; together with "The Handy Cook-Book"; a complete con- densed guide to wholesome, economical delicious cooking, giving nearly 500 choice and well-tested receipts; by Catherine If,. Beecher; illustrated; pub. by J.B.Ford and Co. New Yotk, 1873

size: 6 x 8 3/8"; bound in dark red buckram with rustic lettering; authors' names in gilt script 74.60

Mr. and Mrs. George Marchand South Chelmsford, Mass. received: 12-15-1974 R.0. 1.i. acknowledged: regiRtered: labeled:

donor card: 970 object catd: mab 1978

1 strip of Byam matches from the mouth Chelmsford Store

2 check: dated 18 , with 2c tax stamp affixed