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TitleChild's chamber pot
Date Created1908
DescriptionThe Botto's home was equipped with running water and water closets (small rooms with toilets) when it was built in 1908. Young children in working families were potty-trained on small enameled...
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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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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TitleThe Original Italian Methodist Group gathered in front of Prospect Street Methodist Church in Paterson for a photograph.
Date Created1907
DescriptionThe original Italian Methodist group pictured infront of the Prospect St. Methodist Church in Paterson, NJ. This photograph was taken around 1907; the members had been meeting in homes of other...
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TitleEvelyn and Sylvia Mirabello in dresses pose for the camera.
Date Created1925
DescriptionEvelyn (Married name: Ogden) and Sylvia (Married name: Giordano) Mirabello in a photograph for their first communion in 1925.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitlePeriod room kitchen 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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TitleKitchen with view of icebox period room from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleBedroom period room from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
DescriptionThis room, which was actually the girls' bedroom, has been recreated to resemble where Maria and Pietro slept. The dresser is set with brushes, combs, and mirrors that belonged to the family or are...
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)