Cast-iron coal clothing iron circa the early 1900’s. Hot coal would have been put on the inside of the iron, accessible by the lifting and locking lid. These types of clothing irons were popular up until the 1930’s and 40’s. Era: 20th c. Catalog #: HU-5 Dimensions: H: 8in, W: 8.5in Origin: Greece Material(s): cast-iron […]
An American wooden wool spinner that would have been used in the late 19th, early 20th c.. Wool spinners like these would have been used to create clothing, blankets, and other textiles. Era: early 20th c. Catalog #: HU-4 Dimensions: Origin: U.S.A. Material(s): wood Additional Images:
Mortar and pestle used by the candy maker to Czar Borus III of Bulgaria, who assumed the throne following the abdication of his father after their loss in WWI. Era: early 20th c. Catalog #: HU-3 Dimensions: H 6in x W 5in, L 8.5in x W 1.5in Origin: Constantinople Material(s): brass Additional Images:
One large and one small chocolate bunny mold that belonged to Menas Charles George at his Baltimore Candy Shop. George was a first generation immigrant from Kythera, Greece who moved to Baltimore in the early 20th c. Date: 20th c. Catalog #: EB-102 Dimensions: H 18in x W 8in, H 7in x W 4in Origin:
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