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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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TitlePeriod grounds with view of chicken coop from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto

Date Created2006

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

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TitleFlatiron

Date Created1900

DescriptionMaria Botto used heavy flatirons to iron clothes on the kitchen table. The irons were heated on her stove and alternated as they cooled. On Mondays, after the laundry had dried on the clothesline,...

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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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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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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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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TitleNew Home of the Botto Family

Date Created1908

DescriptionPietro and Maria Botto, skilled textile workers, and their two year old daughter Albina emigrated from Biella, Italy to America in 1892. Pietro, a weaver, easily found work in New Jersey's textile...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

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TitleParlor period room view of the fireplace from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto

Date Created2006

DescriptionThe oak mantle dominates the room with its columns and mirror top . It surrounds a fireplace where, in winter, a gas heater was attached through the circular hole in the metal to a pipe behind the...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

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TitleMen playing bocce

Date Created1910

DescriptionThe Botto family laid out a clay bocce court, a popular Italian game, along the side of their home. The court area is approximately 12' wide by 60' long, as seen in this photograph.

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)