Warwick product

Boot and shoe molds (lasts)

Found in attic of Clara Shepardson. Her great grandfather, David Martin Shepardson (1832-1907) and possibly her grandfather, George Shepardson (1871-1960) made boots/shoes along with market gardening. These were most likely sold to boot factory/shop in downtown Warwick. At one time 40 men were making 20,000 pair of shoes a year (many sold to slave plantations of the south).

Year (or year range)
1851-1930
Approximate era
1851-1900
Donated by
Clara Shepardson
Donation date
2012-05-22

Palm Leaf hats

Two palm leaf hats made in Warwick
A home industry engaged in by women and girls from 1850-1900
Hats located on top of display case,East Wall, Room 1a

Year (or year range)
1850-1900
Approximate era
1851-1900

bottles

five blue glass bottles
product of the Franklin Glass Company, Warwick, MA
first glass blown September 5, 1813

Approximate era
1801-1850
Donated by
Stevens family