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67.10.1
Bond (legal record)
November 30 1653
Document signed by William Brenton, who later became Governor of Rhode Island, and by Thomas Clarke, perhaps brother of John Clarke, and Edward Taylor. Dated November 30, 1653, the document binds B...
FIC.2013.8
Memorandum
1653
Call for a meeting to discuss the Coddington Commission.
FIC.2013.29
Commission
1652
1652 Commission of England's Council of State creating a separate government for the island of Aquidneck and Jamestown. The document establishes William Coddington as governor.
L 93.54.1
Press, Standing
circa 1650
Franklin printing press. Made in London. Press was moved to Boston from London by James Franklin in 1717. Moved again by James Franklin in 1726 to Newport.
71.14
Scissors
circa 1650
Hand-forged steel scissors with large bow handles (bows open at base). Wide beveled blades fastened with single rivet. Marked with stamp of two circles below pivot.
63.2.1 AB
Spoon, Eating
1650 – 1800
Two spoons with square stems and round bowls. Symbol marked with "HK."
01.168
Needlework (visual work)
1650 – 1700
VERY LONG, FINE WORK, FINE WEAVE, MANY DECORATIVE, STYLIZED FLORAL PATTERNS IN PASTEL COLORS.
W 1974.33.1
Fireback
17th century
Relief decoration; shield in center surrounded by letters; crown lion and unicorn on either side of shield; initials "E" and "R".
66.16.1
Bible title page with population tabulations
1597 – 1730
Title page from a New Testament bible, torn out and enclosed in glass. The bible was printed 1597. On reverse is a listing of towns in Rhode Island with population tabulations for whites, negroes, ...
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Brenton, William
Browning, Daniell, fl. 1653
Bushnall, Samuel, fl. 1653
Clarke, Thomas, fl. 1653
Coddington, William
Franklin, James
Hart, Stanley D., Dr.
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Roberts, Robert
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Newport Historical Society
82 Touro Street
Newport RI 02840
401.846.0813