Room 2A
Copy of advertisement for Box Factory of George M. Wheeler, manufacturer of Lock Cornered Wood Packing Boxes, Post Office address, Orange, MA, factory at Brush Valley, Warwick
Woman's everyday quilted work bonnet in brown cotton, lined with undyed cotton. Stuffed with unspun cotton fiber. Handstitched throughout.
Woman's hat of black crepe lined with black silk. Originally had two ties of black grosgrain ribbon; now only one tie exists.
Woman's hat of black fur type material (possibly long napped silk) with silk embroidered crown decoration. Brim is brown velvet. Lined with pink silk. Label on crown reads: Gage Brothers & Company New York Chicago Paris"
Woman's hat, brown velvet. Trimmed with red dyed ostrich feathers.
Two Civil War kepi caps, marked "Bent & Bush Boston" on inside crown. One cap has black leather brim, the other is missing brim. Both caps are black wool with red velvet strip and gold braid. Two embossed gold buttons on either side of cap read: "Mass Volunteer Militia". Underside of buttons reads "Hobinson Makers"
(cap with brim temporarily on exhibit in room 1a, glass-topped display cabinet)
Man's tuxedo slacks in black wool with black braid down side. Black buttons marked "Scott & Co. Boston"
Man's black tuxedo coat with tails of black wool, lined with black satin. Label on inner breast pocket reads: "Scott & Company limited BOSTON. Inside of label reads: " J. G. Hammond Sept. 24, 1935"
Man's slacks in black wool with black braid on side of legs. Black button fly closure; black suspender buttons.
Man's dress tuxedo coat with tails. Black wool lined with black satin. Black button accents on front of coat and sleeves. Label on coat says: "M. CORVIN TAILOR BOSTON. Label inside breast pocket reads:"O. C. Nivling April 5, 1934"
