Goldsboro Archives – Page 18

Groomsman Lawn Jockey

American South, Communities, 1800s, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Art, Decoration

This 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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Mammy Doll

1800s, Art, Decoration

These 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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Drinking Fountain Sign

Civil Rights, Communities, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s

This sign was placed above drinking fountains to show which drinking fountain was for which race.
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Sculpture

Art

This type of art was most likely found in an art store or historic building.
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Florida License Plate

Communities, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s

This license plate was to be displayed on each car that was registered in the state of Florida. Each county had their own number on
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Florida License Plate

Communities, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s

This is a Florida license plate that was required to be on every registered car in Florida. Each county had their own individual number that
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Doll

Communities, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Art

This was most likely used for displays in businesses or at events.
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Wooden Chair

Communities, Family, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Home Life

This is a typical living room chair that would be found in the home in the late 1800’s- early 1900’s. Every home had at least
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Good Times T-Shirt (Signed

Family, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Home Life

This is a t-shirt with a picture of the cast of Good Times. This was a favorite television show of the people in Goldsboro.
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Checker Board

Home Life, American South, Communities, Family, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s

This is a board that was used to play checkers using soda bottle caps as the checker marks. Checkers was a game that was played
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Electric Table Fan

Communities, Family, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Home Life

This was a table model electric fan and it was used in most homes due to there being no air condition. Homes, businesses, and churches
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Cassette Player

Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Home Life

This is an newer version of the cassette player (late 1900’s-early 2000’s). This was a more common way of listening to music after the record
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Toy Truck

Family, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Home Life

This was a popular toy among younger boys. It was likely that his would be found in the household if the family had sons.
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Toy Car

Family, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Home Life

This was a popular toy among younger boys. It was likely that his would be found in the household if the family had sons.
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Doll

Communities, Living in Goldsboro 1800s-early 1900s, Art, Decoration

This was most likely used for displays at a business.
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