Goldsboro Archives – Page 10

The Holy Bible

Religion, Home Life, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family, Communities

Most homes had a bible, even if they did not read them. This was a typical article found in the living room of most, but
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Eyeglass Case with Glasses

Clothing and Dress

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Cereal Bowl

Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Home Life, Food, Family, Communities

This was used to eat food out of, whether it be cereal, salad, candy, or deserts. They were used as serving bowls.
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Glass Decorative Piggy Bank

Art, Home Life, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family

Most families gave their children a piggy bank to save their money, although some families did not have piggy banks and just put their money
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Dress Shoes (Men’s)

Religious Gatherings, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family, Communities, Clothing and Dress, Social Gatherings, Home Life

These shoes were strictly worn for dressy occasions such as church functions and services and weddings. Most of the people in Goldsboro were farmers and
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Sculpture

Art

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Masonic Malta Dress Hat

Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Social Gatherings, Religious Gatherings, Communities, Clothing and Dress

This was a hat worn during ceremonial events held by the Order of Malta. This was a group that was closely related to a group
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Oil Lamp

Home Life, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family, Communities, American South

These lamps were the traditional lighting system and usually families would have one lamp and some had at least two or three to be able
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Wooden and Metal Wash Borad

Home Life, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family, Communities

This was a staple back in the late 1800’s. This was used to wash clothes. It would take families with multiple children a lot less
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Magazine Holder

Home Life, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family

This was used as household decoration in some of the homes in Goldsboro. These were used strictly for magazines. Almanacs and the Sears Roebuck catalogs
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Decorative Glass Bowl

Religious Gatherings, Art, Home Life, Social Gatherings, Food, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family, Communities

Decorative bowls were a popular household staple in Goldsboro. Sometimes they were used for church or social events. Some people would place glass bowls around
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Degrees of Free Masonry

Clothing and Dress, Civil Rights, Communities, Social Gatherings, Religious Gatherings, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s

There is still a Mason lodge in Goldsboro. Family men and Church men were often masons and would attend lodge meetings, events, community outreach events
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Horse Clock (metal)

Art, Home Life, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family, Communities

This is a house clock. These were found in most homes, but some homes did not have clocks. They were more popular among the older
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Religious Wall Decoration

Religion, Art, Home Life, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family

This decoration is a typical wall decoration found in the homes of families in Goldsboro. These were used for home decor. These could range from religious
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Sofa Pillow

Religion, Home Life, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family, Communities

Families in Goldsboro were, and still are, very hardworking with strong Christian values. Most homes in Goldsboro had a picture of Jesus somewhere in their
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