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Prizer, Ellwood, Abrams. China Tea Pot, 105 years old.
Quillman, Mrs. Phillip, Norristown. Cups and Saucers, 100 years old.
Rahn, Mrs. George HI., Ironbridge. Cup and Mug. Belonged to the aunt of the exhibitor, Margaret Moser, who died November 21, 1854, aged 104 years, 4 months, aod 16 days. Margaret Moser, maiden name Laver, was born in West Perkiomen township, married George Moser, died at Trappe, and is buried at Trappe Lutheran Church.
Ramsey, Mrs. Mary, West Conshohocken. China Tea Canister, 150 years old.
Rauch, Mrs., Swedeland. Dishes.
Rawlins, Mrs. M., Lower Merion. China Cream Pitcher, over 150 years old. Punch Bowl, Cup and Saucer. Once the property of Jacob Christler, one of Washingtoo's body guard.
Reid, Mrs. Dr. John K., Conshohocken. India china Tea Pot. Cream-colored Tea Pot. China Gravy Bowl.
Rex, Mrs. Jacob L., Blue Bell. Chiaa Cup aod Saucer, painted. Belonged to a set owned by Mary Sliogluff, mother of the late Wil- liam H. Slingluff, of Norristowa, and over 100 years old.
Rex, Joseph, Ambler. China Tea Pot, 90 years old.
Rex, MIss M. D., Flourtown. Two Water Pitchers, 85 and 100 years old. Two Cream Pitchers. Tea Pot, over 150 years old. Cup and Saucer and Bowl. Tureen, over 125 years old.
Richter, Mrs. F. C., Ashbourne. Britannia Tureen, Sugar Bowl, and Oil Lamp, 100 years old.
Ritchie, E. S., Hatboro. Coffee Urn, buried during the Revolution- ary war.
Roberts, Mrs. Clara V., Norristown. Antique china Tea Pot, more than 150 years old. Aatique china Plate, very old.
Roberts, Mrs. Mary R., Norristown. Punch Bowl, 100 years old. Dinner Plate.
Robinson, Mrs. Levis, Lower Merion. China Tea Canister, 150 years old.
Rogers, Mrs. Hannah, Oaks.
Rotzell, Mrs., Norristown. Silver Sugar Tongs and Tea Spoon, 100 years old. Pitcher, 75 years old.
Royer, Mrs. Dr. J. W., Trappe. Two china Plates, 80 years old. Rue, Lonisa, Norristown. Chiaa Plate, 200 years old. Butter
Knife, three Table and six Tea Spoons, solid silver ; made of coin- brought to this country by Robert Kennedy in 1776. Sugar Bowl, Coffee Pot, and Slop Bowl, lustre ware, over 100 years old. Two silver Candlesticks. Property of Robert Kennedy, during the war o. the Revolution.
Saylor, Miss Sallie, Port Providence. Small Cream Pitcher, 100 years old.
Schultz, Matilda, Worcester. Three Cups and Saucers.
Schultz, Solomon, Fairview Village. Two Glasses.
Schumo, Dr. Eugene, Abiogton. Tea Spoon. Owned by Mrs. Mary Loller, wife of Robert Loller, who endowed Hatboro Acade- my ; mist be over 100 years old,
Schweisfort, Harry, Frederick. China Cup and Sancer, 75 years old. Stone ware Sugar Bowl, 100 years old.
Schwenk, Mrs. A., Norristown. Half dozen small Spoons, from the Palatinate in Germany.
Shafer, Mrs. Rebecca, Fort Washington. Part of Scotch chioa Tea Set, including two plates, three cups and three saucers, one sugar bowl, and one plate; 125 years old. Brought from Scotland. Shainline, Jonathan, Abrams. Three pieces of lustre Tea Set. Shaner, Mrs. Sarah, Frederick. China Coffee Pot. In possession of exhibitor's family one hundred and twenty-six years.
Shaw, C. H., Jeffersonville. Wine Goblets, 205 years old. Beer Mug, with a frog in it; ninety years in family.
Shoemaker, Mrs. George, Blue Bell. Cream Pitcher and Tea Pot, over 100 years old ; from England. Four chiaa Cups and Sau- cers, very old.
Shoemaker, Sallie J., Springfield. See Mann, Mrs. Hlaanah S. Shoemaker, Mrs. Thomas S., Jarrettowu. Silver Spoon, over 100 years old.
Shreiner, Sarah P., Gwynedd. Cream Cup and Plate, aiade to order in China one hundred and twelve years ago. Cup and Sancer,
Shupe, Miss Laura, Trappa. China Cup, 104 years old.
Sisler, Mrs. Edmund, Pottstown. Two silver Spoons, over 100 years old.
Slemmer, Miss Madge, Norristown. Silver Ladle and half dozen Dessert Spoona, 130 years old.
Slemmer, Mrs. William, Norristown. Half dozen silver Tea Spoons, about 100 years old.
Slifer, Dr. H. F., North Wales. Tea Pot, in the Davis family two hundred years. Two Cream Mugs, over 100 years old. Tea Cup and Sugar Bowl, over 100 years old. Soup Dish, 150 years old.
Slingluff, Joseph, Norristown. Two silver Tea Spoons, 100 years old.
Slingluff, Mrs. William H., Norristown. Salt Cellar, over 200 years old. Blue China Plate, over 200 years old. Two old blue china Sugar Bowls. French china Fruit Bowl, over 100 years old; relic of the Sliogluff family. Three old egg-shell French china Tea Cups and Saucers. Old china Cream Pitcher. Old Britannia Pitcher. Siver-plated Candlestick. Old Jewel Box. Twelve hand-plated Fruit Plates, painted by Miss Mary Rex in 1879.
Smith, John A., Norristowo. Two Cream Jugs and Cup aod Sau- cer, over 100 years old.
Snyder John H., Kulpsville. China Cups and Saucers, Pitcherand Ten Pot, brought from Wales.
Snyder, Mary W., Jeffersonville. Salt Cellar, over 100 years old. Snyder, Mrs. William, Oaks. Tea Pot, 150 years old.
Solomon, Mrs. William, Norristown. Pitcher, over 100 years old. Sower, Mrs. F. D., Norristown. Blue China Cup and Saucer, over 100 years old. Two blue Vases, 100 years old. Green china Plate. Small Cream Pitcher.
Spencer, Mrs. Ella, Jenkintown. Two Japanese Vases, very old aad valuable. Plate and Cover.
Springer, Brothers, Kulpsville. Tea Pot, Britannia ware, formerly owned by Mordecai Davis.
Stannard, E. J., Broad Axe. China Sugar Bowl and chiaa Plate, over 115 years old. Bridal present to exhibitor's grandmother. China Saucer, 110 years old.
Stauffer, Mrs. Mary A., Fairview Village. Coffee Pot, Cup and Saucers, 100 years old.
Stem, Mrs. Levi, Whitpain. Gilt Cup and Saucer, nearly 100 years old.
Stem, Martha, Blue Bell. One dozen Spoons, made out of knee- buckles ICO years old.
Stewart, Mrs. Eliza, Abington. Oval Plate. Property of An thony Benezet one hundred years ago.
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Stewart, Mrs. R. T., Norristowa. A few pieces of China.
Stewart. Mrs., Norristown. Three china Plates, each 85 years old Mustard Put, 80 years old. Decanter, 95 years oldl; came from Ire- land. Yellow china Pitcher, 100 years old; wedding present from the exhibitor's grandmother.
Stinson, Miss Agnes, Norristown. Mug, with toad in it. Stont, S. K., Norristown. Plate, 150 years old.
Streeper, Mrs. samuel, Broad Axe. Cut-glass U'rn, over years old. Silver Chain and Pin-cushion, very old. Four Wine Glasses, cut glass, KK) years old.
Styer, Nathanlel, Douglass. China Plate, 105 years old.
Summers, Mrs. Samuel, East Greenville. Two Falt Cellars, made of cut glass, and encased io a silver frame ; more than 100 years old ; brought from Germany.
Supplee, Andrew, Abrams. China Plates and Pitcher ; oldest plate 150 years old.
Supplee, Miss Kate, Conshohocken. Tea Pot, 100 years old.
Suppler, Myra, Bridgeport. Part of china Set, 125 years old.
Supplre, Mrs., Norristown. Silver Cream Pitcher, made from twenty silver dollars. Some old China.
Swank, Mrs. D. C., Schwencksville. Wedgewood Butter Dish ; brought from England seventy-five years ago by the grandparents of exhibitor.
Swift, Samnel, Norristown. Biue India Soup Tureen, 125 years old.
Taggart, Miss Ilannah, Fort Washington. Plate, 75 years old. Taylor, Miss Mary, Lower Merion. Half dozen china Cups and Saucers, over 100 years old. Two glass Salt Cellars and China Pep- per Box, 125 years old.
Taylor, Mrs. Robert A., Jarrettown. Iron stone Coffee Pot, made in 1795. Tea Set of metal, made in 1777. Plate of blue stone china, nsed in 1800.
Trany, Mrs., Norristown. China Dish.
Tens, Grorge S., Horsham. Two Wine Glasses, china Plate, Fruit Dish, and Pitcher, over 100 years old.
Thomns, Mrs. Samuel, Norristown. Six Vases, 100 years old. Tomlinson, Amos Buckinn, Shoemakertowa. China Plate, 75 years old.
Tomlinson, Miss R., Kiog-of-Prussia. China Pitcher and Sugar Bow1, 100 years old.
Tripler, Mrs. Jacob L., Norristowa. Two small silver Spoons 150 years old ; brought from Scotland by Charles Mckenzie.
Trumbauer, J. B., Jeoklotown, Inkstaod, supposed to be 180 years old.
Tyson, Mrs. Benjamin, Skippack. Cup and Saucer.
Tyson, B. F., Belfry. Porringer and Sugar Bowl.
Tyson, Mrs. Emmn, Providence Square. Small china Pitcher.
Tyson, Mrs. Sarnh II., King-of-Prussia. Silver Sugar Tongs, over 100 years old.
Unistend, Mrs. Inmes, Kulpsville. Gilt Pitcher; belonged to Grandfather Jacob Fry. Cream MIng, over 100 years old.
Van Horn, Martha, Plymouth Meeting. Tea Pot, 150 years old. Wager, Mrs. Henry, Norristown. Sugar Bowl and Cream Pitcher, each over 100 years old.
Wagner, Mrs. WIlHam, Kulpsville. Small Pitcher, 100 years old.
Walker, E. II., Jarrettown. Chin Cup and Saucer, 100 years old. Walker, Sarah S., Abrams. Spooo.
Wall, F. K., East Greenville. Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl, 100 years old. Plate, 100 years old. Green Cup and Saucer, 100 years old. China Cup and Saucer, bought one hundred and eighteen years ago.
Walton, Mrs. Amos, Blue Bell. Half dozen old-fashioned Din- ner Plates. Brass Spool Stand. Engraved Lamp. Sugar Bowl.
Walton, Harry C., Blue Bell. Two bronze Pithhers. Old-fashi- ioned Tea Pot. Two Sugar Bowls and one Gravy Bowl.
Weak, Mrs. Charles, Jenkintown. Pair of Pickle Dishes, mads f:om kaolin from Jenkintown.
Weak. Mrs. Joseph, Upper Merion. Oraameotal Pitcher.
Wear, Mrs. Joseph, Upper Merion. Ornamental I'itcher.
Weber, George M .. Worcester. China Cup and Saucer, known to be 150 years years old.
WelkeI, Ida B., Collegeville. Blue-edged Butter Plate, 100 years old.
WrikeI, John, Collegeville. Cup and Spoon.
Weinberger, Mrs. E. K., Collegeville. Part of a China Set, INDO.
Wentz, Mrs. Thomas H., Norristown. Cup, Saucer and Sugar Bowl. 4 Plates, 100 years old.
Weston, Mrs. Daulei, Pricetown. Salt Cellar, belonged to exhib- itor's great-grandmother, and is said to he 130 years old.
Whitcomb, Catherine M., Jarrettown. Pair Silver Spoons, 125 years old. Pair Sugar Toogs.
Whhlifield, Mrs. Lewis, Hartsville. Marble Punch Bowl ; pre- sented about the year 1800 hy Daniel Hitner, Sr., of Marble Hall, to fol. William Hart, grandfather of exhibitor, of Hartsville, Bucks county ; made at the quarry of Mr. Hituer.
Williams, Mrs. Elizabeth S., Ptttville. Silver Cup, 115 years old.
Williams, Mrs. M. J., Jarrettowo. China Cup and Saucer, made when ouly 13 States were in the Union. 2 China Cups and Saucers, 75 and 80 years old. 2 Gravy Bowls, 50 and 80 years old. Glass Cream Pitcher and Glass Salt Cellar, 80 years old. Meat Plate, 85 years old. 3 Round Plates, 50 years old. Brown Stone Ware, Cream Pitcher, 100 years old.
Williams, Susan W., Pittville. China Punch Bowl. China Cup and Plate, supposed to be 200 years old.
Willinmy, Mrs., Fitzwatertowa. Pitcher and Plate.
Wilson, Mrs. A. H., Conshohocken. Silver Chain and Ring for Pin Cushion. Silver Candlestick and Extinguisher.
Wilson, Mrs. Elizn. Norristown. Tea Pot, 110 years old.
Wilson Famlly, The, Jenkintown. Sugar Tongs, used sincs 1800.
Wingate, Hester K., Norristown. Tea Pot, from Germany, by exhibitor's great-grandmother.
Wolf, Mrs. George, Plymouth. China Cups and Saucers, used 80 years ago. China Cups and Saucers, nsed 50 years ago.
Wright, Mrs. William, Conshohocken. Silver Ladle, 200 years old. 2 lodia China Plates.
Wynn, Mrs. F., Overbrook. Pitcher.
Trakle, Danlel, Chestnut Hill. Cream Pitcher, and 2 blue vege- table Dishes, over 100 years old.
Trakle, S. V., Norristowa. Cream Jug, 103 years old,
Yerk, Mrs., Trappe. Blue Plate ; from Europe, 100 years old.
Yerkes, The Misses, Norristowa, Aotique China.
Yonng, Miss Annie, Lower Merion. Half a dozen silver Tea Spoons, 100 years old.
Zenrfoss, Mrs. Hornce, Fairview Village. Five china Cups and Saucers.
Zimmerman, Mrs. Elizabeth, Providence Square. China Cups and Saucers. Silver Spoons.
Zimmerman, Esther, Norristown. Small china Punch Bowl,130 years old. China Cup and Sancar, 120 years old. Chioa Cake Plate, 120 years old. China Cup and Saucer, 95 years old. Cup of Lafayette's time, with his picture on it.
Zimmerman, Mrs. G. W., Collegeville. Six china Cups and Saucers, 100 years old. Five Wine Goblets and five Plates, 100 years old.
Zimmerman, Mrs. Joshua, Collegeville. Plate, over 75 years old.
Zimmerman, Mrs. J. M., Yerkes. Glass Cream Jng. Cup and Saucer.
Zimmerman, Mrs. Lorenzo, Norristowa. Large Punch Bowl 100 years old.
Zimmerman, Sylvester, Blue Bell. Silver Teaspoons, about 100 years old.
CLASS XIV.
ANTIQUE WEARING APPAREL AND JEWELRY.
Allebach, Mrs. Henry V., Kulpsville. Jofant's Cap, home-made, nearly 100 years old.
Ambler, Aaron, Norritouville. Cigar Case. Pocket Book.
Anders, Andrew, Kulpsville. Linen Chemise, 130 years old.
Anders, Joseph, Fairview. Hat, over 100 years old, belonged to Abraham Anders.
Anderson, Emma, Abrams. Silk Stockings ; worn by a bride 75 years ago.
Armitage, Jacob, Jenkintown. Lady's Felt Hat, worn 100 years ago.
Baird, Mrs., Norristown. Old Bead Bag.
Bartman, Mrs. Mary R., Trappe. Pair Infant's Slippers, from Canada.
Bechtel, Mrs. A. D., Royersford. Grandmother's Riding Whip, 90 years old.
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Bechte 1, Mrs. Elizabeth, Douglass. Old Hat or Bonnet, 85 to 90 years old.
Bell, Mrs., Centre Square. Two Shawls; buried during the Revolu- tion.
Berger, Mrs. J. F. North Wales. Skirt of White Dress, embroidered by Mary Ann Stover.
Bickel, Mrs. E. B., Norristown. Apron, 120 years old. Wedding Dress and Shoes, worn by Mrs. Heebner, in 1790, and loaned by Mrs. Nelson. Infant's Shoes, 1790.
Bickel, Mrs., Norristown. English Watch.
Blair, David T., Hatboro. Pair of Spectacles, belonging to Peter N. Hagerman ; 136 years old. White Froek which belonged to Adrain Coruell. He was christened in it 1779.
Boorse, John (., Kulpsville. Buttons and four Shoe Buckles, worn by Baltzer Heydrich, 1790. Two Shoe Buckles, worn by ex- bibitor in 1864.
Braniu, Ann, Jenkintown. Baby's Corded Bonnet.
Brooke, Mrs. H., Norristown. Clothing.
Brunner, Miss Mary, Worcester. Shawl.
Bult, George T., Whitpain. Copper Cuff Button, 1744.
Cassel, Abraham Il., Harleysville. Silk Wedding Glove of Mrs. Yelles Cassel, 1808.
C'essel. Isaac R., North Wales. Dress of exhibitor, worn when young.
Colton, Mrs. Ann C., Jenkintown. Gold Watch, used since 1760. Comly, EHIwood, Three Tuns. Silver Watch, made in 1670.
Conard, Ella V., Port Kennedy. Pocket Book, embroidered hy Elizabeth E. Edwards, 125 years ago.
Conover, Mrs. C. L., Frederick. Badge, worn by Andrew Marker, when Lafayette visited America in 1824.
Cope, O. W., Hatboro. Pocket Book, brought over by William Fletcher in 1682. Gold Watch, made in Copenhagen in 1630; an heirloom of one of the royal family of Norway. Copper Button, made iu 1788 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution ; unique.
Corson, Mrs. George N., Norristown. Lady's Dress, worn in the 18th century, by the daughter of Francis Rawle, who came over to this country with William Penn. It is a satin hand-quilted skirt, and overdress hand painted.
Corson, Mrs. Dr. Iliram, Conshohocken. White Silk Shawl, with colored border. Linen Baby Dress, made about 1748.
Craven. Mrs. Alice, Davis Grove. Slippers, embroidered in 1776 by Miss Elizabeth Cornell, who afterwards married Isaac Vansant ; Wilhelmus Vansant, son of this couple, was the father of the exhib- itor.
Cresson, Mrs. William L. Norristown. Hat and Dress, brought from China, by Dr. E. F. Corson, U. S. N., before any Commercial Trenty had been made with that Power. Alpenstock.
Curwen, George F., Villa Nova. Doll and Dress, 120 years old. Dager, Mrs., Norristown. Wooden Comb, over 120 years old.
Dannehower, Mrs. Frank, Springhouse. Baby Dress, :0 years old.
Davidhelser, Mrs. Sallie, Douglass. Slippers made in 1843. Davis, Mrs. IInnnah Conshobocken. Silk Shawl, 200 years old Silk Shawl.
Davis, Jesse B., Norristown. Red Sash, worn at Benjamin Franklin's funeral.
Davis, John J., Jenkintown. Shoe, from Wales.
Day, Mrs. Richard II., Philadelphia. Old Gold Sleeve Buttons, painted, in hair.
Deal, Mrs. Hannah, Bryn Mawr. Masonic Silk Handkerchief, 150 years old.
Detwiler, Jones, Blue Bell. Antique Snuff Box, 80 years old. Curiously Carved Walking Cane, very old.
Dorworth, Joseph 11., Norritonville. Traveling Companion, 84 years old.
Dotterer, Phillp, Chestnut Hill. Lady's Riding Whip, with silver furrule, used by Katy Younkin, of Tinicum, Bucks county, before and after her marriage, about 1798, to Conrad Dotterer, of Frederick township. Exhibitor is a grandson of this couple.
Drake, Mrs. Aram, Kulpsville. Wedding Gloves of John Lukens, 1753. Pocket Book, 1776.
Darrin, Mrs. Thomas, North Wales. Cane, made from the boat Alliance.
Eckard, Jane E., Abington. Reticule, 110 years old. Antique and modern Fans, contrasted. Antique Collar, embroidered. Tortoise Shell Comb, over 100 years old. Infant's Cap, embroidered. Lady's
Embroidered Cap. Embroidered Short Sleeves. Wedding Slippers, 117 years old. Waist of Wedding Dress, worn 117 years ago.
Edwards, Mrs. Elizabeth, Kulpsville. Mitten. "This is the mitten given by the ladies as a token of rejection in ye olden time." Edwards, Mrs. Humphrey, Kulpsville. Pair Home-made Wedding Mitts, over 100 years old.
Ervien, Mrs. Howard, Shoemakertown. Small Shoes, 75 years old.
Erpenship, John, Norristown. Silver watch, 100 years old. Silver Breast Pin, very oldl.
Evans, f'harles, Abrams. Silver Watch, 100 years old ; not running. Evans, Gertrude, Hatboro. Pocket Book, dated 1762 ; worked with various colored worsted and lined with pink silk.
Evans, J. S., Gwynedd. Felt Hat, worn in 1750 by Mrs. Evans when she went riding on horseback.
Evans, Mrs. Priscilla, North Wales. Lady's Cap, 125 years old. Evans, William G., Norristown. Pair of Slippers, 1721.
Faust, Mrs. II. H., Frederick. Large Irish Silk Handkerchief, 60 years old.
Felton, Mrs. Joseph, Jenkintown. Gold Watch, dated inside 1776. Fatterolf, Mrs. A. D., Collegeville. Grandfather's Umbrella, 100 years old.
Fitzwater, Mrs. Joseph, Port Providence. Lady's Ilat, worn 100 years ago.
Fox, Mrs. C., Collegeville. Wedding Shawl of exhibitor's mother, 1816.
Frey, Mrs. JJacob, Douglass. Home-made Stocking, 50 years old. Fryer, Mtss Fanny S., Skippack. Pair of Linen Stockings made by Susanna Schmoyer, owned by Mrs. Fanny S. Fryer ; 100 years old. Home-made Spectacles, 200 years old.
Fryer, Henry S., Skippack. Wedding Shawl of Mary Shoemaker, wife of Bernhart Fryer, married April 27, 1783 llome-made Shirt, worn hy Bernhart Fryer ; 70 years old.
Garsed, Mrs. Robert P., Norristown. Antique Dress, worn previous to 1810, and owned by Mrs. Hannah Pennypacker, Schuykill, Pa.
Gerhart, Mrs. Eliza, Douglass. Black Shawl, 120 years old, Ilair Comb, 125 years old.
Godshalk, Jacob M., Kulpsville. Gingham Apron, 100 years old. Green, Mrs. Harry, Davis Grove. Knee Breeches.
Griesimer, Mrs. Rachel, East Greenville. Beaver Ilat, 120 years old.
Griffith, Miss Hannah, Jenkintown. Pocket Book, made in 1777. Griggs, Miss Clara, Norristown. Silk Dress, over 100 years old.
Griscom, Mrs. Joseph, Jenkintown. Lady's Dress and C'alash. Ilnilman, A. S., Norristown. Pocket Handkerchief, 1734.
Ilalman, Mrs. Lewis, Hartranft. Lady's wrapper, over 100 years old.
HIallman, Mrs. William F., Skippack. Fan, supposed to be 100 years ukl ; presented to exhibitor by ber grandmother.
Hallowell, Mrs. C. R., Norristown. Silk Dress and Stockings, worn in 1795.
Hamill, Miss, Norristown. Large Fan, used as a sun shade, 100 years old. Hand-made Lace Collar, very old. Pair Hand-made Lineu Gloves, 100 years old.
Hange, Mrs. M., Worcester. Lace Infant's Cap, 60 years old.
Ilarley, David B., Kulpsville. Shoe Buckle, worn by Christopher Saur.
Harps, Mrs. Elizabeth, Jenkintown. Satin Cloak, worn seventy- five years ago.
Harry, Miss Anna, Conshohocken. Silver Watch and Key, 90 years old.
Harvey, Mrs. J. J. C .. Jenkintown. Shoe Buckles set with stones, worn by Dr. Beatty.
Heacock, Annie, Jenkintown. Pair of Kid Gloves, worn in 1824.
Ilearock, E. w., Jenkintown. Baby's Hood, 100 years old. Gloves made in Montgomery county.
Heebner, P. D., Norristown. Pen Knife, 125 years old.
Helm, Miss Mary, Philadelphia. Wedding Dress and Wedding Slippers, worn by Susan Pierce, 1794.
Hobson, Mrs. F. M., Collegeville. Linen Handkerchief, over 100 years old.
Hoffman, Mrs. H. A., Frederick. Infant's Robe worked by exhib- itor. .
Homer, Mrs. Anna, Norristown. Shoe Buckle, over 100 years old. Ilowe, Mrs. Hannah K., Norristown. Black Crepe Dress, years old.
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Hurst, Miss Anun, Norristown. Short Gown, over 100 years old. Dress, 100 years old. Lace Veil, 96 years old.
IIntion, Mrs. Addison, Bryn Mawr. Little Girl's Silk Dress. Silk Dress, 60 years old. Black Satin Slippers, 60 years old. Three Infants' Dresses, about 50 years old.
Irede Il. Phobe, Norristown. Cloak, worn over 100 years ago by exhibitor's great-grandmother.
Iredell, Robert, Norristown. Lady's Kiding Hat, over 100 years old.
Jarrett, Mrs. Annie, Ambler, Spectacles, 150 years old. Silk Mantilla, 100 years old.
Jenkins, Mrs. Elizn, North Wales. Six Silver Buttons, 150 years old, family relics.
Jones, Josinh, Oak Lane. Gold Watch, with Case. Silver Watch and Chain, 150 years old.
Kawarick, Mrs. Sebastian, Jenkintown, Shoe Buckle, set with cut stones, worn 150 years ago.
Kelsel, Miss Annle, Ambler. Tatting Handkerchief.
Keitarar, Roman, Somerton. Four Hats, from 70 to 100 years old. Two Caps. Two George Washington Suits; a Quaker Suit ; and two William Penn Suits. Three Pairs Shoes. Cane, belonged to the first beer-maker in this country.
Kirk, Edwin, Neshaminy. Silver Wedding Ring, belunged to A. E. Bodey, married 1782.
Kite, Mrs. George R., Norristown. Pink Silk Petticoat, taken from a man-of-war, in 1812. Piece of Calico, over 100 years old. Kneedler, Mrs. Jacob II., North Wales. Crape Shawl and Silk Stockings, wedding apparel, 45 years old
Kohl, George M., Jenkintown. Cane, cut by the late Nicbolas Kohl on his property near Willow Grove, Moreland township, and finished about 1843. The sapling from which it was made, grew in a stone pile. It grew with the small end at the ground, thus entirely reversing the laws of nature.
Kouken, Miss Bertha C., Trappe. Ancient Breast Pin and two Rings.
Krewson, Mrs. John, Philadelphia. Two Reticules, made by Mary Leech, Hatboro, 1770.
Krewson, Mrs., Shoemakertown. Two pairs Spectacles, over 100 years old.
Krleble, Abraham K., Kulpsville. Grandmother'a White Dress.
Krieble, Mrs. Isaac, Mainland. Gray Beaver Hat, 100 years old. Gray Silk Bonnet, 100 years old.
Krieble, Septimus A., Kulpsville. Silk Handkerchief, 100 years old. Shawl, lo0 years old.
Kulp, Ellas K., Lederachville. Money Purse of Beadwork, the workmanship of Barbara IIunsicker, and by her presented to Isaac Il. Kulp ; it has the phrase " Love and Friendship" worked on it ; about 60 years old. Necklace, made by the late Benjamin Kulp, the exhibitor's father.
Land, David C., Gwynedd. Spectacles of the grandfather of the late Jacob Cassel, surveyor, of Montgomery township.
Landes, Mrs. J. G., Norristown. Money Belt, worn for many years.
Lelster, Mrs. David, Douglass. Wedding Dress, 75 years old. Three-cornered Shawl, 75 years oldl ; embroidered by the exhibitor's mother when 12 years old. Square White Shawl, embroidered in colors ; 75 years old.
Lightfoot, Ellen, King-of-Prussia. Pair of Silk Mitts, worn by ladies in beginning of 1800. Wedding Hat, worn October 30, 1782. Lowe, Mrs. T. S. C., Norristown. Old Silk Chinese Fan. Carved Fau from (bina, 250 years old. Uld Muslin Chinese Fan. French Beaded Vinaigrette. Knee and Shoe Buckles, worn in 1779. Old Chinese Satin-paper Fan. Two Carved Chinese Fans. French Sunff Box, 1780.
Lukens, Mrs. Jawood, Consbuhocken. Green Silk ('alash, worn about the beginning of the present century. Silver Sboe Buckles, set with brilliants.
Lukens, J. R., Horsham. Beaver Hat, 100 years old.
McCarty, Samuel, Norristown. Cane, 100 years old.
Mackey, Mrs. Edmund R., Norristown. Old-fashioned Dress. Maderia, The Misses, Jenkintown. Combs, abont 70 years old. Mann, Jesse, Pittville. Cane.
Mann, Mrs. Jesse, Pittville. Leather Oversboes.
Mann, John II., Horsham. Pair Silver Spectacles, 50 years old.
Mann, Mrs. John II., Horsham. Pair Linen Mitts, made and worn by Miss Rachel Shoemaker, Whitpain, eighty years ago.
Markley, John, Sr., Schwenksville. Pocket Book, dated 1769 Made by Jacob Markley, grandfather of the exhibitor.
Markley Freundschaft, The. Tobacco Box of Paul Markley, from Frankfort, Germany, 1745. Crossed the Atlantic nine times. C'ane of John Markley ; 10 years old.
Mather, Mrs. C., Jenkintown. Pearl Snuff Box. Tabitha Phoenix's ; about 100 years old.
Mather, Miss Mary W., Jenkintown. Reception Slippers, worn by Susan Pierie, 1792. Dress, worn abont eighty years ago. (vat and Breeches, worn seventy- five years ago.
Miller, Samuel, Jeffersonville. Coat, worn by exhibitor's father, Juseph Miller, when married, in 1825.
Mock, Mrs. Jacob Frederick. White Linen Shawl, over 100 years old.
Moluny, Mrs. Dr., Norristown. Hand-embroidered Infant's Cap, 60 years old.
Morey, Miss Amanda, Douglass. Paper Kerchief.
Moyer, Daniel, Frederick. Small colored Shawl, 120 years old.
Nallle, Miss Annie M., Royersford. Pair of black satin Shippers, made in 1811.
Nice, George T., Jenkintown. Spectacles, very old.
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