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Mammy Figurine
Read moreThese figurines were not something that would typically be found in Goldsboro homes. The mammy collection was used for display and in some homes of people
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Mammy Figurine
Read moreThese figurines were not something that would typically be found in Goldsboro homes. The mammy collection was used for display and in some homes of people
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Bust of Benjamin Banneker
Read moreBenjamin Banneker is an African American almanac author, surveyor, and farmer. He was born in 1731 and passed away in 1806 at the age of 74.
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Bust of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
Read moreDr. Williams is an African-American surgeon In 1893, he performed the first successful heart surgery. He later founded the Provident Hospital, which was the first hospital to
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Lawn Jockey
Read moreThis is an American icon. It was used as a hitching post for horses. But more importantly, before emancipation in 1865, it served as a symbol
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Church Pew Figurine
Read moreThis is a figurine of a minister. It is possible that this specific piece is from the Church Pew figurine collection.
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Church Pew Figurine
Read more.This is a figurine of a young boy. It is possible that this specific piece is from the Church Pew figurine collection.
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Manual Typewriter
Read moreThis object was used for typing and writing. It was the standard typewriter in the late 1800’s-early 1900’s. This was only used in businesses and
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Black Face Figurine
Read moreThese figurines were not something that would typically be found in the homes in Goldsboro. The black face collection was used for display and in
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Black Face Figurines
Read moreThese figurines are not something that would be found very often in homes in the city of Goldsboro.
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Pickaninny
Read moreThe pickaninny is an anti-Black caricature of children. They are “child coons”, with the same physical characteristics. Pickaninnies have bulging eyes, big red lips, and
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African Wooden Bust
Read moreThis type of art would be found in museums and businesses that sold art and catered to artist. This is not something that would normally
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Church Pew Figurine
Read moreThis figurine depicts a family in church pews. This type of object would most likely be used as decoration in the home. This was not
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Ceramic Jug
Read moreThis jug was used for water, milk, or juices. This was a staple in most homes during this period of time.
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President Barack Obama Collectible Plate
Read moreThis is a collectible plate from when President Barack Obama was first elected the first African-American President in U.S. history in 2008. Almost everyone in
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