Title

Box

Object number1943.16

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionAssortment of articles including a band box, shawl, parasol, linens, and a baby doll.
Some items found in Household Box 46, all from Farnum family. Sent by Mary W. Peckham with letter. Black cloth fan and parasol, both belonging to Abby Farnum. Two small sets of scales and weights, one belonging to Stephen Farnum of Cumberland Hill, RI. Other owner unknown. Sheets and towls woven by Eunice (Lapham) Farnum before marriage on 1811: 2 sheets, 3 towels.

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Mss56_SeriesO_Subseries1.pdf

Business records collection,

1745-1925

1811

Doll in Chair, playscale

Howland Linen Supply

Architect Figuring Board

2001.100.11165_Box List.pdf

KWM Loose Manuscript Collection

1725-1960

Mss_39-Series_E-Vol_1.pdf

[Chiefly correspondence (1921-1938) of officers and directors relating to the production, publicity, promotion, and financial aspects of the film, Down to the Sea in Ships] :

Whaling Film Corporation

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[Correspondence, tests, notes, reports, and other production records describing all phases of the chemical process by which the company manufactured rayon fiber, yarns, and synthetic fabrics; balance sheets, profit and loss statements, budgets, and financial records, detailing costs of operations (1929-1971)] :

New Bedford Rayon Company