description - Five examples of weaving patterns, each of these pieces may have been commercially woven rather than hand-crafted on one of the homestead's antique looms:

Piece A in burgundy and white with a weft surface diamond pattern is probably cotton;

Piece… subject - Weaving; Weaving--Patterns; Handlooms; Looms; Buckland (Mass.) relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-A008 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,25

description - Circa 1830-1850 miniature portraits of an unidentified man and woman, in watercolor on paper, attributed to artist James Sanford Ellsworth (ca. 1802-ca. 1874). The framed work measures an overall 6-1/4 inches wide by 4 inches high. The image shows… subject - Ellsworth, James Sanford, ca. 1802-ca. 1874; Portrait miniatures; Miniature painting; Buckland, (Mass.) relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-A004 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,24

description - Hand-colored photograph of a country dirt road lined with trees measures 3 inches high by approximately 6-1/2 inches wide and is framed under glass. The photo is mounted on top of matting, which measures about 8 inches high by 12 inches wide. The… subject - Nutting, Wallace, 1861-1941; Photographs; Outdoor photography relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-A001 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,23

description - According to The History of Buckland 1779-1935 by Fannie Shaw Kendrick, Deacon John Porter (1792-1872) was an orphan who was adopted and raised in Buckland by Nathan Bachelor. Porter spent most of his life in Buckland, Mass. except for a brief period… subject - Porter, John, deacon, 1792-1872; Congregational Church (Buckland, Mass.); Teachers--Massachusetts--Buckland; Buckland, (Mass.) relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-C009 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,22

description - Joseph G. Wilder (1841-1863) in his Civil War Union uniform, born in Buckland, Mass. on 22 September 1841 to Gardner and Fidelia (Griswold) Wilder of the Wilder Homestead. Joseph had two brothers and two sisters, also a half brother and half sister.… subject - Wilder, Joseph G., 1841-1863; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States Army; Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 52nd (1862-1863); Buckland (Mass.); Greenfield (Mass.); New Orleans (La.) relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-C007 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,21

description - Two oxen and four horses pulling a float in a parade heading south on State Street on the Buckland side of the Deerfield river in the village of Shelburne Falls, Mass. The float, decorated with flowers, has Buckland Grange on the side. In the… subject - Oxen; Grange; Buckland Grange No. 87 (Buckland, Mass.); Parade Floats--Massachusetts; Parades--Massachusetts; Buckland, Mass.; Shelburne Falls, Mass. relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-C006 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,20

description - Sanctuary of the First Congregational Church, commonly known as The Mary Lyon Church, located in Buckland, Mass. and established in 1785. In 1793, Col. John Ames led the construction of the church building, which was completed in 1800.

Photo was… subject - First Congregational Church (Buckland, Mass.); Lyon, Mary, 1797-1849; Churches--Massachusetts--Buckland; Buckland (Mass.) relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-C002 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,19

description - Clock made by William Sherwin (1787-1866) of Buckland, Mass., cabinet made by Daniel Warner.

William Sherwin was born October 26, 1787 in Ashfield, Mass. and his name appears often in the early history of Buckland, Mass. as town clerk, assessor,… subject - Clock and watch making--Massachusetts; Longcase clocks; Sherwin, William, 1787-1866; Warner, Daniel; Buckland (Mass.); Ashfield (Mass.) relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-I001 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,18

description - Man donned in white apron standing next to the horse-drawn delivery wagon with J.G. Haigis Meat sign is identified as Lewis Meyers. (Most historical records show spelling as Louis Meyers.) J. G. Haigis operated a butcher shop on Bridge Street in… subject - Meyers, Lewis or Louis F., 1889-1981; Haigis, J. G.; Horse-drawn vehicles; Butchers--United States; Meat industry and trade--Massachusetts.; Delivery of goods; Buckland (Mass.); Shelburne Falls (Mass.) relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-C005 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,17

description - Group of men with their shotguns and hunting hounds, along with their bounty from a day of hunting - a collection of snowshoe hares and three gray, or coney, rabbits. Hunting was a form of social contact between men, as well as a popular sport, an… subject - Rabbit Hunting; Hunting Dogs; Small game hunting--United States; Buckland (Mass.) relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-C001 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,16

description - Buckland Center School, District No. 1 in Buckland, Mass.,was built after the Old Brick Schoolhouse was torn down in 1850 or 1860. The Buckland Center School, a two-story wooden structure, was built on approximately the same site as the brick school.… subject - Schools--Massachusetts--Buckland; Teachers--1890-1900; Students--1890-1900; Classes (Groups of students); Museums and schools--United States; Music-halls--Massachusetts; Halls--Massachusetts; History-Societies, etc.; Buckland (Mass.); relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-L006 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,15

description - Students and a teacher at the Buckland Center School circa 1893. Note the barefoot boys and what appear to be the crocheted collars on some of the girls dresses. Names of the teacher and students are:

Teacher: Addie Dodge Brown; Students (Top… subject - Schools--Massachusetts--Buckland; Teachers--1890-1900; Students--1890-1900; Classes (Groups of students); Museums and schools--United States; Buckland (Mass.) relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-L005 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,14

description - Whip snaps were incorporated into the tip of the whip on the end that would hit or snap the animal, usually a horse, into obedience. The snaps in Buckland's collection are orange, blue, green, yellow, dark green or black. They are approximately 11 to… subject - Whips; Braid; Weaving; Buckland (Mass.) relation - From the collections of the Buckland Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 88, Buckland, MA, 01338, http://www.bucklandmasshistory.org/contact/ Identifier - 2009-I004 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/buckland,13

description - Built in 1849 by mill owner Welcome Farnum. This brick building was used as a commercial building with small shops, offices, and a large meeting room.
subject - Brick buildings--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Blackstone (Mass.)--History--Pictorial works relation - From the collection of the Blackstone Historical Commission, Blackstone, Massachusetts
Identifier - 37428000584433 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/blackstone,12

description - Construction began in 1850. This church is unique because it stands in two states, North Smithfield, Rhode Island and Blackstone, Massachusetts. The bell tower was erected in 1872 and the transept with rose windows were added in 1883. subject - Churches--Massachusetts--Blackstone; St. Paul's Church (Blackstone, Mass)--History; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Historic buildings--New England; Architecture--United States--19th century; Blackstone (Mass.)--History--Pictorial… relation - From the collection of the Blackstone Historical Commission, Blackstone, Massachusetts
Identifier - 37428000584425 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/blackstone,11

description - Built circa 1850 this wooden structure was a plain, square one story building with two long, covered platforms on opposite sides. The depot was demolished in the late 1960's. subject - Train depot--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Railroad stations--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Blackstone (Mass.)--History--Pictorial works relation - From the collection of the Blackstone Historical Commission, Blackstone, Massachusetts
Identifier - 37428000584417 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/blackstone,10

description - Rolling Dam also called Roaring Dam was built by town resident Daniel Simmons in 1886. The Blackstone Manufacturing Co. wanted a new dam to replace an old earthen dam that formed a reservoir. This reservoir supplied the mill with water. Located at… subject - Dams--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Blackstone River--Massachusetts; Blackstone--History--Pictorial works relation - From the collection of the Blackstone Historical Commission, Blackstone, Massachusetts
Identifier - 37428000584409 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/blackstone,9

description - The Friends Meetinghouse as built in 1812. A simple building with a plain interior consisting of plastered walls, wooden pews, and a small organ. The East Blackstone Meetinghouse is on the National Historic Register.
subject - Meetinghouse(Friends)--Blackstone--Massachusetts; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Historic buildings--New England; Architecture--United States--19th century; Blackstone (Mass.)--History--Pictorial works relation - From the collection of the Blackstone Historical Commission, Blackstone, Massachusetts
Identifier - 37428000584391 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/blackstone,8

description - The Waterford school was constructed in 1865 by Welcome Farnum, mill owner. It was a two story wooden building on a raised granite block foundation. Shutters were at each of the six over six pane windows. A cupola on the roof held a bell to call… subject - Schools--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Elementary schools--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Historic buildings--New England; Architecture--United States--19th century; Blackstone (Mass.)--History--Pictorial works relation - From the collection of the Blackstone Historical Commission, Blackstone, Massachusetts
Identifier - 37428000584383 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/blackstone,7

description - Built in 1841 this plain white church had clapboard siding, long rectangular windows and a graceful bell tower. First called the Freewill Baptist Church of Christ it was renamed the Freewill Baptist Church of Waterford in 1845. The building burned… subject - Church architecture--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Churches--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Architecture--United States--19th century; Historic buildings--Massachusetts--Blackstone; Historic buildings--New England; Blackstone (Mass.)--History--Pictorial… relation - From the collection of the Blackstone Historical Commission, Blackstone, Massachusetts
Identifier - 37428000584375 http://dlib.cwmars.org/u?/blackstone,6