Arrowhead

Object Name:

Arrowhead

Object ID:

2004.043.268

Date:

1938

Description:

Commemorative replica arrowhead, bronze, souvenir of Hampton, NH, Tercentenary, 1938. Replica of a wide, notched projectile point said to have been found near Goody Cole's grave. Cast relief lettering on both sides. Obverse bears relief image (bust) of woman wearing 17th-century cap, identified as "EUNICE (GOODY) COLE", and lettering, "HAMPTON BEACH / CONVICTED OF WITCHCRAFT IN 1656 / RESTORED TO CITIZENSHIP IN 1938". Reverse bears Town of Hampton seal and lettering, "HAMPTON, N.H. TERCENTENARY / 1638-1938". Contained in a plastic sleeve attached to a printed card, 3" x 5". Right side of card reads, "1638 / 1938 / OFFICIAL / HAMPTON (N. H.) TERCENTENARY / Souvenir / Replica of Indian Arrow-Head Found Near / Reputed Grave of / Eunice 'Goody' Cole / Falsely Accused of Witchcraft in 1656 / Membership / The purchaser of this Official Souvenir is / entitled to one 'Associate Membership' in the / 'GOODY COLE SOCIETY OF HAMPTON, / INC.' Your credential is under the arrow- / head. / HAMPTON BEACH CHAMBER OF / COMMERCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL". Left side of card is a membership certificate.

Material:

Metal
Bronze
Paper
Plastic

Dimensions:

H-1.6 W-1.6 D-0.1 inches

Provenance:

From collection of Dr. Dorothy M. Vaughan (1904-2004), preservationist and collector of Portsmouth, N.H., artifacts.

Credit Line:

Bequest of Dr. Dorothy Mansfield Vaughan

People:

Cole, Eunice (1590-1680)

Subjects:

Arrowheads, Citizenship, Commemorative objects, Restoration, Seals, Souvenirs, Tercentennials, Tricentennials, Witchcraft, Witchcraft trials, Witches, Women