Goldsboro Archives – Page 9

Decorative Wall Plaque

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

This is another example of house decoration. These were sometimes found on the walls of homes to decorate.
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Sewing Tools

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

These objects were used to aid in the process of sewing. Sewing was often times a way to make money for some women in the
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Sewing Machine Packaging

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

This is the packaging that sewing machines came in via mail. Sewing machines could be ordered through the Sears catalog. This was a very special
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Wash Pot

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

This was the wash pot for the white clothing that were going to be bleached. People would make a fire under this pot and boil
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Rifle

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

This was a staple item in most homes, especially homes of farmers.
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Handgun

Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Communities, Civil Rights, American South

Most farmers had some type of weapon such as a handgun.
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Homemade Baby Dress

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

Most housewives made their children handmade clothing to wear.
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Decorative Apron

Home Life, Food, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family, Clothing and Dress

Aprons were used when in the kitchen and serving food. This specific apron is a newer design. Some of the newer apron designs did not
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Ladies Dress Purse

Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Family, Clothing and Dress

This type of purse was used for dressy occasions such as church events, weddings, and formals.
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Homemade Soap with Recipe

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

Everyone, back in the day, made their own soap. It was often times made in big quantities. This soap was used for anything and everything.
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Argo Laundry Starch

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

This was used to starch clothing. It had a a clay-like texture when it was mixed, then it was put on the stove to cook
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Religious Artwork

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

This is an example of the common religious artwork that was found in most homes in Goldsboro. It was used to show religious convictions.
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Baby Clothing

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

These were articles of clothing that babies would wear. These outfits consisted of bonnets, a baby gown, and socks.
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Teacup with Lid

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

People would use these to drink hot beverages. Most homes had teacups.
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Night Restroom

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

Every family had an outhouse (a toilet outside), but this pot was used at night only when it was too dark to go outside to
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