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Early 1900's mitre clamp with planed jaws with hardened steel pins to hold work in place. Eccentric lever used to bring wood work up square and in firm position. Used to align window and door casings. Casting produced of malleable iron by Hartford Clamp Co, East Hartford Connecticut, a manufacturing firm started in 1915. 8"X 8", in good working condition.
Donated by Mary Irene Telford 11/13/2024. ACC# TBA# 2024.027.004.
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An early 1900's tool that is a “Jack of all trades”, one of the most versatile carpentry tools is the jack plane. It’s used for smooth planing, which is the process of shaving wood. This particular jack plane is a standard jack plane with a blade angled at 45 degrees. It’s used for general planning tasks like straightening edges or flattening surfaces.
This unit is a simple form of the jack plane, made of beech wood. It was popular until the end of the 19th century when jack planes were usually made from cast iron or steel. Jack blades usually have a handle or knob, but this unit doesn’t, giving consideration that this was home-developed.
The blades in jack planes are typically made from high-quality steel for maximum durability and long-term use. The blade is the only part with a marking stating it’s “A WARRANTED CAST STEEL.” The wedge made of the same wood material is used to align and tighten the blade’s position. The condition of the wood indicates side bulging and cracking on both sides of the blade chamber.
Donated by Mary Irene Telford 11/13/2024. ACC# TBA# 2024.027.003.
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Metal mold with design pattern to shape casted material. The mold material is likely of steel, using a split mold in two pieces which are joined/aligned at the parting line by means of dowel pins to facilitate withdrawal of the casting, and has a gating system to enter and relieve the casting materials.

The mold design may have been configured to produce something like a plump bob (weight) or fishing sink. Or ? The mold may have been originally formed by a sand casting technique or machined from raw steel materials. It is not a precise mold so trimming and deburring likely was planned for the finished part, which had a five-star design etched on one side of the mold. No markings on the parts to indicate the origin of the mold, materials, or producer.
Donated by Mary Irene Telford 11/13/2024. ACC# TBA# 2024.027.005.
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This suit consists of a loose jacket and skirt in matching blue velvet with red undertones and heavy black embroidery. Both garments are lined with red satin. This garment is unique among other surviving garments. Much clothing that survives to today is petite in size. Due to the large measurements in proportion, this garment was worn by a plus size person.
The bodice, lined, is decorated with elaborate black trim travel from hem over the shoulder to back, also appearing on the wrists of the coat-like sleeves. The jacket also features a small black satin collar. It is closed at the neck and waist. A cord loops over two buttons are placed at either side of the jacket at the neck. An integrated black satin vest closes at the waist with two snaps. The jacket hangs open over it, with a decorative button and buttonhole.
The skirt is bag lined. The hem is faced 3" deep. Elaborate black trim runs along the hem, framing the skirt's pleated back panel, closing at center back with hooks and eyes. The skirt is studded with buttons skew center front. The waistband, inlaid with small bones for structure, is of black petersham ribbon.
A label sewn to the lining reads "J. Hock, Detroit, Mich." The label also features a fleur de lis and supposedly J. Hock's logo.
Jacket: OL: 28 1/2" (back)
Bodice: OL 41".
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Found in Collection. ACC# 81.297.
Mounted and described by Clare Barnett.
© Madison Historical Society (Photo Credit Bob Gundersen)

This suit consists of a loose jacket and skirt in matching blue velvet with red undertones and heavy black embroidery. Both garments are lined with red satin. This garment is unique among other surviving garments. Much clothing that survives to today is petite in size. Due to the large measurements in proportion, this garment was worn by a plus size person.
The bodice, lined, is decorated with elaborate black trim travel from hem over the shoulder to back, also appearing on the wrists of the coat-like sleeves. The jacket also features a small black satin collar. It is closed at the neck and waist. A cord loops over two buttons are placed at either side of the jacket at the neck. An integrated black satin vest closes at the waist with two snaps. The jacket hangs open over it, with a decorative button and buttonhole.
The skirt is bag lined. The hem is faced 3" deep. Elaborate black trim runs along the hem, framing the skirt's pleated back panel, closing at center back with hooks and eyes. The skirt is studded with buttons skew center front. The waistband, inlaid with small bones for structure, is of black petersham ribbon.
A label sewn to the lining reads "J. Hock, Detroit, Mich." The label also features a fleur de lis and supposedly J. Hock's logo.
Jacket: OL: 28 1/2" (back)
Bodice: OL 41".
See more vintage apparel at flic.kr/s/aHskTjUcgr.
Found in Collection. ACC# 81.297.
Mounted and described by Clare Barnett.
© Madison Historical Society (Photo Credit Bob Gundersen)

This suit consists of a loose jacket and skirt in matching blue velvet with red undertones and heavy black embroidery. Both garments are lined with red satin. This garment is unique among other surviving garments. Much clothing that survives to today is petite in size. Due to the large measurements in proportion, this garment was worn by a plus size person.
The bodice, lined, is decorated with elaborate black trim travel from hem over the shoulder to back, also appearing on the wrists of the coat-like sleeves. The jacket also features a small black satin collar. It is closed at the neck and waist. A cord loops over two buttons are placed at either side of the jacket at the neck. An integrated black satin vest closes at the waist with two snaps. The jacket hangs open over it, with a decorative button and buttonhole.
The skirt is bag lined. The hem is faced 3" deep. Elaborate black trim runs along the hem, framing the skirt's pleated back panel, closing at center back with hooks and eyes. The skirt is studded with buttons skew center front. The waistband, inlaid with small bones for structure, is of black petersham ribbon.
A label sewn to the lining reads "J. Hock, Detroit, Mich." The label also features a fleur de lis and supposedly J. Hock's logo.
Jacket: OL: 28 1/2" (back)
Bodice: OL 41".
See more vintage apparel at flic.kr/s/aHskTjUcgr.
Found in Collection. ACC# 81.297.
Mounted and described by Clare Barnett.
© Madison Historical Society (Photo Credit Bob Gundersen)

This suit consists of a loose jacket and skirt in matching blue velvet with red undertones and heavy black embroidery. Both garments are lined with red satin. This garment is unique among other surviving garments. Much clothing that survives to today is petite in size. Due to the large measurements in proportion, this garment was worn by a plus size person.
The bodice, lined, is decorated with elaborate black trim travel from hem over the shoulder to back, also appearing on the wrists of the coat-like sleeves. The jacket also features a small black satin collar. It is closed at the neck and waist. A cord loops over two buttons are placed at either side of the jacket at the neck. An integrated black satin vest closes at the waist with two snaps. The jacket hangs open over it, with a decorative button and buttonhole.
The skirt is bag lined. The hem is faced 3" deep. Elaborate black trim runs along the hem, framing the skirt's pleated back panel, closing at center back with hooks and eyes. The skirt is studded with buttons skew center front. The waistband, inlaid with small bones for structure, is of black petersham ribbon.
A label sewn to the lining reads "J. Hock, Detroit, Mich." The label also features a fleur de lis and supposedly J. Hock's logo.
Jacket: OL: 28 1/2" (back)
Bodice: OL 41".
See more vintage apparel at flic.kr/s/aHskTjUcgr.
Found in Collection. ACC# 81.297.
Mounted and described by Clare Barnett.
© Madison Historical Society (Photo Credit Bob Gundersen)

Gilbert Munger's only still life painting, "Mrs. White's Souvenir Roses". Oil on artist's board, 20" x 16". Signed "Souvenir - Mrs. W.J. White - Gilbert Munger 1895". "'Mrs. White' refers to the wife of Hon. William J. White of Cleveland OH. Munger visited this family several times starting in 1895." Item #245 in Michael Schroeder's catalog at gilbertmunger.org/Pages/ID245.html. Oil on artist's board, 20" x 16". In July 2023 the painting was cleaned and reconditioned by Yost Conservation LLC (www.yostconservation.com). It was re-framed in February 2025 in a simple gold-painted wood frame with scroll work, 23 ½" X 20" by Wall Street Gallery in Madison, CT. The condition before restoration is visible at flic.kr/p/2omidLe.
ACC# 2023.018.001
See more of Gilbert's artworks in the MHS collection at flic.kr/s/aHsm6EpmXS. (Photo credit - Bob Gundersen www.flickr.com/photos/bobphoto51/albums)

Gilbert Munger's only still life painting, "Mrs. White's Souvenir Roses". Oil on artist's board, 20" x 16". Signed "Souvenir - Mrs. W.J. White - Gilbert Munger 1895". "'Mrs. White' refers to the wife of Hon. William J. White of Cleveland OH. Munger visited this family several times starting in 1895." Item #245 in Michael Schroeder's catalog at gilbertmunger.org/Pages/ID245.html. Oil on artist's board, 20" x 16". In July 2023 the painting was cleaned and reconditioned by Yost Conservation LLC (www.yostconservation.com). It was re-framed in February 2025 in a simple gold-painted wood frame with scroll work, 23 ½" X 20" by Wall Street Gallery in Madison, CT. The condition before restoration is visible at flic.kr/p/2omidLe.
ACC# 2023.018.001
See more of Gilbert's artworks in the MHS collection at flic.kr/s/aHsm6EpmXS. (Photo credit - Bob Gundersen www.flickr.com/photos/bobphoto51/albums)

Steel engraved map of Connecticut, printed in 1812 by Arrowsmith & Lewis, with hand-colored county lines. Framed with a wood frame and window mat.
Frame: 13 1/2" W x 11 5/8" H.
ACC# 2023.048.001
Donated Catharine W. Hopkins
Photo Credit Laura Schneider

Official "Boy Scout Diary Boy Scouts of America". Small, very well worn 5 1/4" X 2 1/2" X 1/4" paperbound book of 188 pages with dates and "useful information for boys". Brown cover and back. The cover has printed sketches of scouts in action during each season, with a center medallion showing the year in center surrounded by the numbered months. "Be Prepared" and "Do a Good Turn Daily" on outer periphery. Back has a centered Boy Scout symbol.
Membership card on pg 2 lists the scout's name as Dwight Potter, 21 Pond St. Other pages for small daily diary entries (nearly all blank), a cash accounting section and useful info like knot-tying, map reading, constellations and civics law.
Donated to the MHS by the Dudley Farm Museum December 2024. Donated earlier to the Farm by Mike and Robin (Potter) Bradshaw.
ACC# TBA2024.029.004
See more info about the Dudley Farm at flic.kr/s/aHBqjBVJVN
(Photo credit - Bob Gundersen www.flickr.com/photos/bobphoto51/albums)

Official "Boy Scout Diary Boy Scouts of America". Small, very well worn 5 1/4" X 2 1/2" X 1/4" paperbound book of 188 pages with dates and "useful information for boys". Brown cover and back. The cover has printed sketches of scouts in action during each season, with a center medallion showing the year in center surrounded by the numbered months. "Be Prepared" and "Do a Good Turn Daily" on outer periphery. Back has a centered Boy Scout symbol.
Membership card on pg 2 lists the scout's name as Dwight Potter, 21 Pond St. Other pages for small daily diary entries (nearly all blank), a cash accounting section and useful info like knot-tying, map reading, constellations and civics law.
Donated to the MHS by the Dudley Farm Museum December 2024. Donated earlier to the Farm by Mike and Robin (Potter) Bradshaw.
ACC# TBA2024.029.004
See more info about the Dudley Farm at flic.kr/s/aHBqjBVJVN
(Photo credit - Bob Gundersen www.flickr.com/photos/bobphoto51/albums)

Official "Boy Scout Diary Boy Scouts of America". Small, very well worn 5 1/4" X 2 1/2" X 1/4" paperbound book of 188 pages with dates and "useful information for boys". Brown cover and back. The cover has printed sketches of scouts in action during each season, with a center medallion showing the year in center surrounded by the numbered months. "Be Prepared" and "Do a Good Turn Daily" on outer periphery. Back has a centered Boy Scout symbol.
Membership card on pg 2 lists the scout's name as Dwight Potter, 21 Pond St. Other pages for small daily diary entries (nearly all blank), a cash accounting section and useful info like knot-tying, map reading, constellations and civics law.
Donated to the MHS by the Dudley Farm Museum December 2024. Donated earlier to the Farm by Mike and Robin (Potter) Bradshaw.
ACC# TBA2024.029.004
See more info about the Dudley Farm at flic.kr/s/aHBqjBVJVN
(Photo credit - Bob Gundersen www.flickr.com/photos/bobphoto51/albums)

Official "Boy Scout Diary Boy Scouts of America". Small, very well worn 5 1/4" X 2 1/2" X 1/4" paperbound book of 188 pages with dates and "useful information for boys". Brown cover and back. The cover has printed sketches of scouts in action during each season, with a center medallion showing the year in center surrounded by the numbered months. "Be Prepared" and "Do a Good Turn Daily" on outer periphery. Back has a centered Boy Scout symbol.
Membership card on pg 2 lists the scout's name as Dwight Potter, 21 Pond St. Other pages for small daily diary entries (nearly all blank), a cash accounting section and useful info like knot-tying, map reading, constellations and civics law.
Donated to the MHS by the Dudley Farm Museum December 2024. Donated earlier to the Farm by Mike and Robin (Potter) Bradshaw.
ACC# TBA2024.029.004
See more info about the Dudley Farm at flic.kr/s/aHBqjBVJVN
(Photo credit - Bob Gundersen www.flickr.com/photos/bobphoto51/albums)

Official "Boy Scout Diary Boy Scouts of America". Small, very well worn 5 1/4" X 2 1/2" X 1/4" paperbound book of 188 pages with dates and "useful information for boys". Brown cover and back. The cover has printed sketches of scouts in action during each season, with a center medallion showing the year in center surrounded by the numbered months. "Be Prepared" and "Do a Good Turn Daily" on outer periphery. Back has a centered Boy Scout symbol.
Membership card on pg 2 lists the scout's name as Dwight Potter, 21 Pond St. Other pages for small daily diary entries (nearly all blank), a cash accounting section and useful info like knot-tying, map reading, constellations and civics law.
Donated to the MHS by the Dudley Farm Museum December 2024. Donated earlier to the Farm by Mike and Robin (Potter) Bradshaw.
ACC# TBA2024.029.004
See more info about the Dudley Farm at flic.kr/s/aHBqjBVJVN
(Photo credit - Bob Gundersen www.flickr.com/photos/bobphoto51/albums)

Official "Boy Scout Diary Boy Scouts of America". Small, very well worn 5 1/4" X 2 1/2" X 1/4" paperbound book of 188 pages with dates and "useful information for boys". Brown cover and back. The cover has printed sketches of scouts in action during each season, with a center medallion showing the year in center surrounded by the numbered months. "Be Prepared" and "Do a Good Turn Daily" on outer periphery. Back has a centered Boy Scout symbol.
Membership card on pg 2 lists the scout's name as Dwight Potter, 21 Pond St. Other pages for small daily diary entries (nearly all blank), a cash accounting section and useful info like knot-tying, map reading, constellations and civics law.
Donated to the MHS by the Dudley Farm Museum December 2024. Donated earlier to the Farm by Mike and Robin (Potter) Bradshaw.
ACC# TBA2024.029.004
See more info about the Dudley Farm at flic.kr/s/aHBqjBVJVN
(Photo credit - Bob Gundersen www.flickr.com/photos/bobphoto51/albums)

1917 Lithograph certificate by H.A. Thomas & Wylie (#51212) certifying Guilford's Lucy F. Chittenden as a "...member of the American Flag House and Betsey Ross Memorial Association and a subscriber to the Endowment Fund for the preservation of the Historic House in which the First Flag of the United States of America was made and for the erection of a National Memorial in honor of Betsey Ross. The names of all the Subscribers are placed on the Roll of Hono and preserved in the Archives of the Association."
The document is finely printed in formal B&W script with a fine color image (Chas. H. Weisgerber's painting "Birth of Our Nation's Flag,") of Betsey displaying the flag to Washington, George Ross & Robert Morris. There is a red seal of the organization and printed signatures of the organization's President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. To raise funds to purchase Ross's house (at 239 or 241 Arch St. in Philadelphia), the organization sold these ten-cent subscriptions to the American Flag House and Memorial Association. See also americancenturies.mass.edu/collection/itempage.jsp?itemid... and historicphiladelphia.org/stories/how-the-betsy-ross-house....
This document is in very poor condition with frayed borders, water damage, tears and creases, ~13.25" X 11".
Donated to the MHS by the Dudley Farm Museum December 2024. Donated earlier to the Farm by Mike and Robin (Potter) Bradshaw.
ACC# TBA2024.029.003

Original 1771 Royal commissioning certificate naming Gilbert Dudley as an Ensign of the 7th Regiment of the colony of Connecticut. Signed by Jonathan Trumbull, Esq; Captain-General and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Colony of Connecticut. Gilbert Dudley (1/10/1736–12/26 1802) lived in Guilford (now Madison) and was an Ensign in the King's service and later was a Captain in the Continental Army.
Original wax seal is mostly intact. Framed under glass with brown mat, 14 3/4" X 10 3/4" wooden frame, 7" X 11 1/4" document size. Glued on the back of the frame is a handwritten provenance of Gilbert's flintlock pistol.
Donated to the MHS by the Dudley Farm Museum 12/2024. Donated earlier to the Farm by Mike and Robin (Potter) Bradshaw.
ACC# TBA@024.029.002
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Gilbert Dudley's flintlock pistol made c. 1785 by Ketland & Company in England.
Gilbert Dudley (1/10/1736–12/26 1802) lived in Guilford (now Madison) and was an Ensign in the King's service and later was a Captain in the Continental Army.
This pistol has a 9 inch hexagonal brass smoothbore barrel (60 cal?), with a German silver sight. The barrel is engraved "London" in script and has two proof marks. The lock-plate is engraved "Ketland & Co" in finely scrolled script. There is a large 'X' hand carved in the side of the stock. The lockplate has a sliding safety latch as the trigger has no 'half-cocked' position by design. Additional scroll engravings on trigger guard and escutcheons. Complete with ramrod with brass tip. The gun is in 'barn-find condition' with some screws missing, safety latch inoperable, weak frizzen spring and poor surfaces.
This pistol, manufactured by Ketland & Co. circa 1784 by Thomas Ketland, renowned Birmingham gun maker, who established a reputation for excellence in the late 18th century. ACC# TBA2024.029.001. Donated by The Dudley Farm Museum in Guilford, CT. (dudleyfarm.com).
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Gilbert Dudley's flintlock pistol made c. 1785 by Ketland & Company in England.
Gilbert Dudley (1/10/1736–12/26 1802) lived in Guilford (now Madison) and was an Ensign in the King's service and later was a Captain in the Continental Army.
This pistol has a 9 inch hexagonal brass smoothbore barrel (60 cal?), with a German silver sight. The barrel is engraved "London" in script and has two proof marks. The lock-plate is engraved "Ketland & Co" in finely scrolled script. There is a large 'X' hand carved in the side of the stock. The lockplate has a sliding safety latch as the trigger has no 'half-cocked' position by design. Additional scroll engravings on trigger guard and escutcheons. Complete with ramrod with brass tip. The gun is in 'barn-find condition' with some screws missing, safety latch inoperable, weak frizzen spring and poor surfaces.
This pistol, manufactured by Ketland & Co. circa 1784 by Thomas Ketland, renowned Birmingham gun maker, who established a reputation for excellence in the late 18th century. ACC# TBA2024.029.001. Donated by The Dudley Farm Museum in Guilford, CT. (dudleyfarm.com).
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(Photo credit - Bob Gundersen www.flickr.com/photos/bobphoto51/albums)