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TitleSadiron, cast iron
Date Created1850-1900
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...
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TitleIce Pick
Date Created1850-1900
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...
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TitleCast iron waffle iron, hand wrought with long handle, used in fireplace
Date Created1850-1900
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.
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TitleWooden Sugar Bucket With Lid
Date Created1850-1900
DescriptionThis wooden bucket was used to hold sugar. These sugar buckets became staples in households due to the importance and demand of sugar in diets. Such buckets also became known as “firkins”.
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TitleLong Wooden-handled Water Dipper
Date Created1850-1900
DescriptionA hybrid between spoon and pot, the water dipper effectively captured liquids with little spillage. It was an essential in all kitchens for its many purposes.
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TitleEgg Beater
Date Created1850-1900
DescriptionBefore modern-day egg beaters and mixers, egg beaters were usually rotary. Someone would turn the handle and cause the blades to beat the eggs. Egg beaters were first patented in 1856.
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TitleRegister of Voters 1904, Bedminster Township
Date Created1904-09-13-1904-11-01
DescriptionSomerset County voter registration ledger for the year 1904. 266 residents listed in Bedminster Township and surrounding communities including Peapack, Gladstone, Lamington, Pluckemin and...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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Title1908 Memorial Day Postcard Greeting-Don't Tread on Me Flag
Date Created1908
Description1908 Memorial Day Postcard Greeting-Battle Scene with Don't Tread on Me Flag. Sent to Mrs. John Boyle, Liberty Corner, N.J.
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TitleErin go Bragh Postcard
Date Created1905-1910
DescriptionBoy and Girl on St. Patrick's Day Postcard Greeting to Miss Madeleine Kochlein, Liberty Corner, N.J., from Grandma Boyle.
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Title1909 St. Patrick's Day Postcard. Girl in Green with Flag.
Date Created1909
Description1909 St. Patrick's Day Postcard Greeting-Girl in Green with Flag. Sent to Boyles in Basking Ridge, N.J.