Church Pew Figurine
This is a figurine of a minister. It is possible that this specific piece is from the Church Pew figurine collection.
Church Pew Figurine
.This is a figurine of a young boy. It is possible that this specific piece is from the Church Pew figurine collection.
Manual Typewriter
This 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 then was incorporates into the educational system for teaching typing (1900’s). It was not a common object found in homes. It was later replaced by
Black Face Figurine
These figurines were not something that would typically be found in the homes in Goldsboro. The black face collection was used for display and in some homes of people that would collect them. Black memorabilia, or as it was sometimes called, Black Americana, describes objects that somehow related to African American
Black Face Figurines
These figurines are not something that would be found very often in homes in the city of Goldsboro.
Pickaninny
The 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 they speak in a primitive, stereotypical dialect. They are often shown stuffing their wide mouths with watermelon or chicken, which they usually stole. They are
African Wooden Bust
This type of art would be found in museums and businesses that sold art and catered to artist. This is not something that would normally be found in ones home. It was often times used for decoration. It seems as though the busts would depict someone of power, such as
Church Pew Figurine
This figurine depicts a family in church pews. This type of object would most likely be used as decoration in the home. This was not a typical item that would be found in ones home.
Ceramic Jug
This jug was used for water, milk, or juices. This was a staple in most homes during this period of time.
President Barack Obama Collectible Plate
This 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 Goldsboro had one if they were able to get their hands on one to mark the occasion and have it as a keepsake.
