DescriptionCopy of the 1847 handwritten last will and testament of Mary Kinnan, who survived being kidnapped by Indians and is buried in the BRPC cemetery.
DescriptionWooden butter ladles were used to handle freshly churned butter and also to mold the butter into squares or circles. Using this ladle to mold the butter would ensure that pockets of air or liquid in...
DescriptionThis harvesting cradle is similar to a scythe, but more efficient. The cradle increased the amount grains one could cut per day and grains could be neatly laid down in rows once it was cut. These...
DescriptionThis wooden wheelchair dates back to the late 19th century. Someone could push the wheelchair using the back handles and the wheelchair has a platform where one could rest their feet.
DescriptionA sadiron was a type of smoothening iron developed in the 17th century. Even though ironing was an extremely hated chore, the name “sadiron” did not develop from the modern meaning of the word...
DescriptionThis ice pick was used to break ice blocks into smaller pieces for cooling drinks and food. Before modern refrigerators, ice picks were essential tools to have at home. Frederick Andrews, Bound Brook...
DescriptionThis waffle iron functioned similarly to a modern-day waffle maker. The waffle batter would be placed into the iron mold and then heated in a fireplace.
DescriptionThis oyster knife would have been used to shuck oysters. The tip of the knife is pointed so that it can pry open the tightly closed shell, but is dull enough so it won’t cut the oyster’s flesh.
