This doll head was found ca. 1975 behind the site of the former Trinity School and Home, later called the Watts de Peyster Home for Girls. During the early decades of the 20th century it was customary for villagers to dump trash along the banks of...
This doll was found in pieces circa 1975 behind the site of the Watts De Peyster Industrial Home and School, formerly James Starr Clark's Trinity School and Home. The head and torso are one unit; arms and legs found separately were matched and...
A handwritten recipe book belonging to Catherine Cruger Bard, wife of William Bard (1778-1853), and mother of John Bard (1819-1899), who helped to found St. Stephen's College. Though the date written on the inside cover is 1803, the book was...
Ankle fetter made of hammered sheet iron. Reputedly of the type used on local slaves. Rattles in the pods made it easier for the master to catch or locate a slave wearing them. Normally both ankles would be linked by a length of chain to inhibit...
4 gallon crock with cobalt, floral decoration produced for J. Durland & Son, a general store located at the intersection of Academy Ave. and Main Street, known as Durland Square in Uptown Chester.
3 gallon jug produced for J. Durland & Son, a general store located at the intersection of Academy Ave. and Main Street, known as Durland Square in Uptown Chester.
2 gallon crock with cobalt, pecking chicken decoration produced for Joseph Durland. Dealer in General Merchandise, whose general store located at the intersection of Academy Ave. and Main Street, known as Durland Square in Uptown Chester.
Battery powered Atwater Kent Model 20 C Radio, Serial Number 274199.
"This Atwater Kent Model 20 belonged to my parents. I remember it - the batteries & the charger unit.
We changed to a Philco console about 1932.
The original speaker was...
Board Mounted Fo. & Te. Pierson Telegraph Key & 50 ohm J.H. Bunnell & Co. Sounder.
Note: left coil cover is damaged.
J.H. Bunnell & Company is still in business, see www.jhbunnell.com.
Advertising thermometer for Gallo's Cozy Corner Restaurant and Bar which was located at the intersection of Routes 17M & 94. Now, in 2007, the site is occupied a Rite Aid drug store and it is now the intersection of Route 17M (Brookside Ave.) and...
10 by 8 inch 16 gauge steel sign with Member 1964 tag attached. Found in the former John Lutjens building on Carpenter Place during renovations in 2007 for the Village of Chester Police Department.
