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Artifacts of Special Interest

Works of Art

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  (Portrait of Harriet (Hannah) Gregory Warren executed and signed by her mother Anna M. Gregory)

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  (Floral art made from hair donated by various members of the Farwell line family. The workmanship is impressive displaying fine details and elaborate design. The date of the piece is presently unknown, but is presently being researched.)

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  This floral drawing shows the planning stage.)

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  A list of names originally accompanied the drawing identifying each donor. We're keeping our fingers crossed that it is found among other records.)

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  (According to the Smithsonian Institution, it has been a common practice for centuries to create art and other objects from human hair. The practice was especially popular during the Victorian period, but began to wane around 1929.)

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  (Exact lineage of floral hair artwork is presently unknown, but it hung on the wall of the back porch of Gretchen Emily Grace Kumme Farwell and her husband Chester's porch. Pictured is Gretchen Emily Grace with her granddaughter Barbara Stone. Artwork hanging on back wall. )

Jewelry, Timepieces, Etc.

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  (Locket owned by Harriet Gregory Warren (Farwell).)

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  (Inside view of the Harriet Gregory Warren (Farwell) locket. Owner of hair unknown. Children pictured are siblings Warren Farwell to the right of photo, Violet Farwell to the left, and Hermena Farwell in the middle. Harriet was their paternal great grandmother.)

Books, Etc.

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  (Stephen Parliman Wright's "Peerless Copy Book." Includes his signature, penmanship lessons, and various writings. First page of book reads: "Commenced this book January 10th 1878.")

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  (Ist Page of Stephen Parliman Wright's "Peerless Copy Book dated 10 January 1878.)