Farmington NH Knights Of Pythias Uniform
Farmington NH Knights of Pythias uniform. Black uniform jacket and a blue vest. The first photo is of the full jacket which appears black in color, but has lightened to a gray-black.
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.
FHS-Kyle Leach
MC Lilley & Co Military & Society Goods
Group Photo-Farmington Historical Society Room
Group photo in the Farmington Historical Society room, lower level, the Goodwin Library. Photo taken late 1950's to early 1960's.
Labeled on back:
Ned Parker
Mr. & Mrs. Carleton
Mary Cloutman
Ruby Barret
Edna Berry
Lillian Emerson
Vala Sabine
Unknown
Photograph Maud Hodgdon & Friends
Maud Hodgdon & Friends with bicycles. This is a digital file and cannot be found in the physical museum collection. Cyclists are identified as Bessie Scruton, Maude Hodgdon, Jessie Harrison and Minnie Pinkham
Unknown
Kathy Blair(granddaughter to Maud Hodgdon)
Photographs Maud Hodgdon
Three separate photos of Maud Hodgdon. These digital files are not in the physical museum collection.
FHS-RKL
Unknown
Kathy Blair(granddaughter to Maud Hodgdon)
Leighton Colbath Photograph In Gilded Frame Velvet Lined Case
Leighton Colbath photograph in a gold, gilded frame with a velvet lined. case. Leighton Colbath 1804-1864 was cousin to Henry Wilson. He was from Middleton, NH. This digital photo cannot be found in the physical collection.
Unknown
Kathy Blair( granddaughter of Maud Hodgdon)
Portait Painting Hannah Colbath 1836
Portait painting of Hannah Colbath 1836. This is a digital file that cannot be found in the physical museum collection.
FHS-RKL
Unknown
1836
Kathy Blair( granddaughter of Maud Hodgdon)
Two Photos Likely Hodgdon Farm Circa 1900
Two Photos Likely Hodgdon Farm. Circa 1900. Both of these digital files are not in the physical museum collection.
FHS-RKL
Unknown
Kathy Blair( granddaughter of Maud Hodgdon
Farmington NH Knights Of Pythias Uniform
Farmington NH Knights Of Pythias uniform jacket. The first photo is of the full jacket which appears gray in color with a lighter gray stripe running along the button opening in the front and along the bottom of the jacket and collar. Upon closer examination the coat appears to have been blue or blue gray and has lightened to gray.
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.
FHS-Kyle Leach
World War II Uniform
World War II uniform. Jacket, shirt and tie are included. Service member is unknown. Buttons include representations of the a simplified version of the Great Seal of the United States in minor relief. An Eagle, with wings spread, shield in front, and finally one claw holding an olive branch on the right and another claw clutching a group of arrows on the right. Other representations include two crossed cannons, and the shortened version of United States, as represented by a capital "U" and "S.," as "U.S ."
Condition: Good. Some general wear.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Mexican War Uniform Erastus Cloutman (Ralph)
Mexican War Uniform of Erastus Cloutman (Ralph). This set includes both a jacket and pants. Erastus Cloutman was killed on July 17, 1862, at James Island. The jacket and pants are typical military dress items. The pants are very simple. The jacket is a light blue and the pants are a gray-green. The jacket is adorned with fairly elaborate gold piping on the front , two lines starting at the opening of the jacket and ending at shoulder placement with a gold three ribbon looped pattern and a decorative button. Red fabric is added in the shoulders, collar, and near the wrist. Each red area has gold buttons as well. The jacket fastened with gold buttons. All but one are now missing. The buttons have an eagle with spread wings with a shield in front with stars lining the circumference of the button edge.
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.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Circa 1860
Donated by the Cloutmans