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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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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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TitleMan's shaving brush
Date Created1908
DescriptionPietro Botto shaved his beard with a straight razor, a strip of steel sharpened to a fine cutting edge on one side. First he applied shaving cream from a shaving cream mug with a small brush. Then,...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
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TitleKitchen period room with view of dining room from the home of Pietro and Maria Botto
Date Created2006
DescriptionSome of the artifacts placed around the kitchen are the copper pot used to cook polenta, meat grinder, fish scaler, coffee grinder, rug beater, mousetrap, and wall calendars, which were used by...
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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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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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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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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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)