Goldsboro Archives – Page 10

The Holy Bible

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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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