Condition: Fair. The jacket and pants both have visible signs of wear and a few fabric pulls. Some soiling. Some pest damage can be seen.

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From Nancy Walker the great grandaughter of Sarah Mullin Waldron: " The jacket has a label with the words "Phillippe Le Bel, Dressmaker, High St., Somersworth, NH". The blouse and cloak don't have labels. My mother told me Sarah made many of her own clothes and apparently was quite good at it. "

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The second photo is close look at the jacket buttons. Each button appears brass in color and a lily flower is embossed on each. They each say "Knights of Pythias" around the edge of the button.

The last photo is of the button up vest. The gray-black buttons are unremarkable. The vest is lined and has four front pockets.

The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society. It was founded in Washington, D.C., February 1864. The Knights of Pythias had chapter in Farmington and an entire building, on Central Street, the Pythias Block, had their name.

Jacket Size: 38"L, body width 17.5", body width with sleeves 23"

Vest Size: 24"L x 14"W

Condition: Shows signs of average wear. The fabric is worn in places and shows signs of habitation my moths. Numerous tiny holes can be found in the fabric.

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Sarah A Horne Kelly was born in 1829 and died in 1918. She lived her whole life in Farmington. A photo of Sarah A. Horne Kelly is included with one photo of the quilt.

Size:TBD

Condition: The quilt is in very good condition given its age with the except of one portion of damage to the fabric on the front

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The second photo is close look at the stripe. The third photo is what appears to be embroidered work on the shoulder which has the capital letters in light gold or cream "U.R.K.P." and a lily flower stitched in a light color with leaves around its base in gold thread.

The last two photos are two metal ( perhaps pewter and brass, respectively)pins fastened to the jacket. The first pin has an armor helmet, resting on a shield, containing the letters "FCB." An eagle resting on the top of the helmet. Two spear axes, one in front, one in back grace the pin as well. The second are the capital letters "NH," the accepted abbreviation for New Hampshire.

The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society. It was founded in Washington, D.C., February 1864. The Knights of Pythias had chapter in Farmington and an entire building, on Central Street, the Pythias Block, had their name.

Size: 33"L, body width 15", body width with sleeves24"

Condition: Shows signs of average wear. The fabric is worn in places and shows signs of habitation my moths. Numerous tiny holes can be found in the fabric.

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Condition: Fair. The jacket and pants both have visible signs of wear and a few fabric pulls. Some soiling. Some pest damage can be seen. Many buttons are missing.

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Condition: Good. Some general wear.

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