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TitleBotto family crocheted nightgown collar
Date Created1905
DescriptionThis collar was made by Maria Botto or one of her daughters. When completed, the collar was attached to a linen gown. When the gown grew old and worn, the collar was cut away and sewn to a new gown....
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitlePeriod garden with view of grape arbor from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe grounds of the Botto House reflect the ethnic origin of this family of silk workers from the Piedmonte (Biella) area of Italy and the development of housing in early streetcar suburbs. Pietro,...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleKitchen with view of meat grinder attached to work table
Date Created2006
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleDining room period room from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe dining room was another work area for the family. Here the family and the boarders were fed, also in this room, Maria picked silk on a frame, examining the bolts of broad silk brought from the...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitlePeriod garden from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
DescriptionA second family income was derived from another use of the property. The trolley car that connected Haledon to Paterson made the borough a favorite Sunday recreation spot for workers. The Botto...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleInterior of the cold or root period room cellar from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
DescriptionA ventilated root cellar kept temperatures even and cool for food storage with barrels for wine and preserves in canning jars. Thirty-foot cold frames provided protection for tender plants and...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleWooden bowl
Date Created1908
DescriptionA large wooden bowl was used for preparing greens like chicory for salads in Maria Botto's kitchen.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleCanning jar
Date Created1908
DescriptionThe Botto family canned fruits and vegetables by cooking and sealing them in canning jars. They stored them in the root cellar. The Botto's also owned an icebox. Iceboxes refrigerated food to extend...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitlePeriod grape arbor, interior view from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
DescriptionGrapes were produced from vines covering a large 15 by 35 ft. arbor. This arbor was a convenient place for eating and socializing.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleParlor period room from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe most formal room in the house, the parlor was used for guests, weddings and wakes.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)