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TitleEpsom Salt, English Mustard, and Pastigle Leone Dissetanti tins

Date Created1908

DescriptionCompanies began producing medicinal remedies for minor health problems. Epsom salt, according to the label, could serve as a laxative. English mustard mixed with water made a good poultice. ...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

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TitleCloth bag for fine table salt, Italian Union Co-Operative

Date Created1910

DescriptionWorking families of the city of Paterson, the streetcar suburb of Haledon and environs acquired some staples, like table salt, from worker-owned and operated co-operatives. This cotton bag held 10...

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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TitlePackage of dried Rosemary from the garden of the Botto House

Date Created1908

DescriptionThe Bottos grew rosemary, sage and mint in their garden. Herbs were used for personal hygiene and health purposes as well as for cooking. For example, Piedmontese immigrants used rosemary as a...

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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TitleOld Dutch Receipts from the Homes of Communipaw and Lafayette Issued by the Ladies of the Lafayette Reformed Church

Date Created1916

DescriptionCollection of recipes handed down from the colonial era, compiled by the women of the Lafayette Reformed Church, located in the area of the earliest Dutch buildings in Hudson County. Dishes include...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)

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TitleKitchen period room view of stove and sink from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto

Date Created2006

DescriptionThe kitchen was a major center of activity in the household. The large coal and gas range dominates the room. It was used as a heating source as well as for cooking foods. A worktable provided...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

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TitleConcetta Zuccarello cooking in the family kitchen on Bloomfield Avenue.

AuthorZuccarello, Joseph

Date Created1910

DescriptionConcetta Zuccarello, an immigrant from Sicily, in the familiy kitchen 218 Bloomfield Ave., Cold Water Flat. Concetta is grandmother of Josephine Zuccarello, wife of photographer. Both 1910 and 1911...

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TitleCommunity House Cafeteria: original photos 605g to 608g

Date Created1950

DescriptionSeabrook Farms Community House Cafeteria. 607-608g: Gene "Knocker" Nakata.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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Title"Kine" (the mallets used in pounding moci) sitting in water (Image 2 of 3)

Date Created1950

Description"Kine" (the mallets used in pounding moci) sitting in water. Picture taken on December 28, 1950 at Seabrook Farms, New Jersey.

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)