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Title
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Keeping Room
Description
An account of the resource
This room is not the original kitchen at Cherry Hill. The original kitchen was where the modem kitchen is today. This room was originally called a "keeping room". It served as a pantry where dishes and food could be stored. It also served as a barrier between the kitchen and dining room. Unlike today, people in the mid-1800s did not like the smell of food permeating the house. It was thought to be "lower class" to have smells coming out of the kitchen. The first hint of food was the presentation at the dining room table.
Inventories of Cherry Hill indicate cookstoves were used by the very first owners of Cherry Hill. The hearth in this room is too shallow to have ever been used for cooking, although it is presently set up with hearth cooking utensils.
Although this is not the original kitchen , one can still get a feel for the daily activities that took place in a kitchen in the 1850s. Notice there is no running water in the kitchen, only a dry sink. Water was drawn from the well in wooden buckets and carried into the house on a wooden yoke like the one in the bucket next to the table. Refrigeration was also a problem. People stored much of their produce downstairs in the nice cool cellar. The cellar is behind the door next to the back staircase. At one time Cherry Hill also had an icehouse for storing things that needed to be kept cooler.
There are many signs of how food was gathered and prepared. The musket is an indication of how meat was often obtained. Nothing was ever wasted. The down (soft feathers) from game were used to stuff pillows or in this case a turkey feather was used as a baster. The sugar cone, like the one on the table, originally came wrapped in indigo colored paper. This paper was often saved, boiled in water and later used as fabric dye.
Other interesting items found on the table include a pot scrubber, potato masher, old clamp iron, apple corer and coffee grinder. Some objects have changed more than other over time.
Over the fireplace herbs are drying, much as they would have been in the 1850s. The herbs hung to dry on the fireplace are typical of the resourcefulness of the housewife in using plants near to hand. Sage was used to flavor meats and to mask the odor of any faint taint. Tansy was used around the doors and windowsills to keep ants away. Cinnamon could also be used but was too expensive for most people to use for such a purpose.
There is also a com dryer over the fireplace. The pair of cooking utensils were often custom made by the blacksmith, tailored in the length of the woman's arm. On the mantle a candlemaker, lantern, tole painted tin pitcher and tin box can also be found.
Unless noted, items in the keeping room are gifts of the Northern Virginia Antique Arts
Association.
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Language
A language of the resource
English
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Title
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Shoulder yoke
Description
An account of the resource
Wood. 34" x 5". Used to carry water from the well. There were two related objects know as yokes found on early farms. One kind was placed on the necks of oxen when harnessing them to cart or plow. The other type, such as this one, was used by humans to ease the task of carrying two heavy pails of water from a distant pumper well. Both were made of wood.
Shoulder yokes were also used in New England for carrying the sap from maples (for maple syrup).
Leather thongs or cords of rope were tied at both ends. Attached to theses were hooks on which buckets were hung.
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1840-60
Language
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English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Physical Object
c. 1840-60
keeping room
lack of indoor plumbing
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Title
A name given to the resource
Keeping Room
Description
An account of the resource
This room is not the original kitchen at Cherry Hill. The original kitchen was where the modem kitchen is today. This room was originally called a "keeping room". It served as a pantry where dishes and food could be stored. It also served as a barrier between the kitchen and dining room. Unlike today, people in the mid-1800s did not like the smell of food permeating the house. It was thought to be "lower class" to have smells coming out of the kitchen. The first hint of food was the presentation at the dining room table.
Inventories of Cherry Hill indicate cookstoves were used by the very first owners of Cherry Hill. The hearth in this room is too shallow to have ever been used for cooking, although it is presently set up with hearth cooking utensils.
Although this is not the original kitchen , one can still get a feel for the daily activities that took place in a kitchen in the 1850s. Notice there is no running water in the kitchen, only a dry sink. Water was drawn from the well in wooden buckets and carried into the house on a wooden yoke like the one in the bucket next to the table. Refrigeration was also a problem. People stored much of their produce downstairs in the nice cool cellar. The cellar is behind the door next to the back staircase. At one time Cherry Hill also had an icehouse for storing things that needed to be kept cooler.
There are many signs of how food was gathered and prepared. The musket is an indication of how meat was often obtained. Nothing was ever wasted. The down (soft feathers) from game were used to stuff pillows or in this case a turkey feather was used as a baster. The sugar cone, like the one on the table, originally came wrapped in indigo colored paper. This paper was often saved, boiled in water and later used as fabric dye.
Other interesting items found on the table include a pot scrubber, potato masher, old clamp iron, apple corer and coffee grinder. Some objects have changed more than other over time.
Over the fireplace herbs are drying, much as they would have been in the 1850s. The herbs hung to dry on the fireplace are typical of the resourcefulness of the housewife in using plants near to hand. Sage was used to flavor meats and to mask the odor of any faint taint. Tansy was used around the doors and windowsills to keep ants away. Cinnamon could also be used but was too expensive for most people to use for such a purpose.
There is also a com dryer over the fireplace. The pair of cooking utensils were often custom made by the blacksmith, tailored in the length of the woman's arm. On the mantle a candlemaker, lantern, tole painted tin pitcher and tin box can also be found.
Unless noted, items in the keeping room are gifts of the Northern Virginia Antique Arts
Association.
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Language
A language of the resource
English
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Title
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Bucket Bench
Description
An account of the resource
Pine. Primitive. One shelf. Two doors. Old latch with more recent hinges.
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c. 1830-50
Language
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English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Physical Object
c. 1830-50
keeping room
lack of indoor plumbing
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Title
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Adult's Bedroom
Description
An account of the resource
The mid-19th century bedroom often reflected the interests of its inhabitants. Here the lady of the house could work on sewing projects if she was fortunate enough to have one of the newest labor saving devices -the sewing machine.
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Language
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English
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Title
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Washstand
Description
An account of the resource
Mahogany veneer with marble top. Includes drawer and pull out towel rack.
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Language
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English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Physical Object
adult bedroom
lack of indoor plumbing
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Title
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Adult's Bedroom
Description
An account of the resource
The mid-19th century bedroom often reflected the interests of its inhabitants. Here the lady of the house could work on sewing projects if she was fortunate enough to have one of the newest labor saving devices -the sewing machine.
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Language
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English
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Title
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Wash Bowl and Pitcher Set
Description
An account of the resource
6 matching pieces. White and gold floral design marked "Homer Laughlin."
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Language
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English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Physical Object
adult bedroom
lack of indoor plumbing
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Title
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Children's Bedroom
Description
An account of the resource
The mid-19th century bedroom often reflected the interests of its inhabitants. Here more than one child could sleep and store their toys.
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
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Title
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Shaving Stand
Description
An account of the resource
This mirror as a swivel function.
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
19th century
Language
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English
Type
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Physical Object
Source
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Donated by the Northern Virginia Antique Arts Assn.
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
CB-15
19th century
children's bedroom
lack of indoor plumbing
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Title
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Children's Bedroom
Description
An account of the resource
The mid-19th century bedroom often reflected the interests of its inhabitants. Here more than one child could sleep and store their toys.
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
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Title
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Cherry Sheraton Style Washstand
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Mid-19th century
Language
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English
Type
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Physical Object
Identifier
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CB-7
Source
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Donated by the Northern Virginia Antique Arts Assn.
children's bedroom
lack of indoor plumbing
mid 19th century
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Children's Bedroom
Description
An account of the resource
The mid-19th century bedroom often reflected the interests of its inhabitants. Here more than one child could sleep and store their toys.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Cherry Hill
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Title
A name given to the resource
China washbowl and pitcher
Description
An account of the resource
Used as the bathroom
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
19th century
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Physical Object
19th century
children's bedroom
lack of indoor plumbing
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Title
A name given to the resource
Children's Bedroom
Description
An account of the resource
The mid-19th century bedroom often reflected the interests of its inhabitants. Here more than one child could sleep and store their toys.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Cherry Hill
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Title
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White china chamber pot
Description
An account of the resource
Emptying this was an unfavorable chore
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Mid-19th century
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Physical Object
children's bedroom
lack of indoor plumbing
mid-19th century
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Title
A name given to the resource
Keeping Room
Description
An account of the resource
This room is not the original kitchen at Cherry Hill. The original kitchen was where the modem kitchen is today. This room was originally called a "keeping room". It served as a pantry where dishes and food could be stored. It also served as a barrier between the kitchen and dining room. Unlike today, people in the mid-1800s did not like the smell of food permeating the house. It was thought to be "lower class" to have smells coming out of the kitchen. The first hint of food was the presentation at the dining room table.
Inventories of Cherry Hill indicate cookstoves were used by the very first owners of Cherry Hill. The hearth in this room is too shallow to have ever been used for cooking, although it is presently set up with hearth cooking utensils.
Although this is not the original kitchen , one can still get a feel for the daily activities that took place in a kitchen in the 1850s. Notice there is no running water in the kitchen, only a dry sink. Water was drawn from the well in wooden buckets and carried into the house on a wooden yoke like the one in the bucket next to the table. Refrigeration was also a problem. People stored much of their produce downstairs in the nice cool cellar. The cellar is behind the door next to the back staircase. At one time Cherry Hill also had an icehouse for storing things that needed to be kept cooler.
There are many signs of how food was gathered and prepared. The musket is an indication of how meat was often obtained. Nothing was ever wasted. The down (soft feathers) from game were used to stuff pillows or in this case a turkey feather was used as a baster. The sugar cone, like the one on the table, originally came wrapped in indigo colored paper. This paper was often saved, boiled in water and later used as fabric dye.
Other interesting items found on the table include a pot scrubber, potato masher, old clamp iron, apple corer and coffee grinder. Some objects have changed more than other over time.
Over the fireplace herbs are drying, much as they would have been in the 1850s. The herbs hung to dry on the fireplace are typical of the resourcefulness of the housewife in using plants near to hand. Sage was used to flavor meats and to mask the odor of any faint taint. Tansy was used around the doors and windowsills to keep ants away. Cinnamon could also be used but was too expensive for most people to use for such a purpose.
There is also a com dryer over the fireplace. The pair of cooking utensils were often custom made by the blacksmith, tailored in the length of the woman's arm. On the mantle a candlemaker, lantern, tole painted tin pitcher and tin box can also be found.
Unless noted, items in the keeping room are gifts of the Northern Virginia Antique Arts
Association.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Cherry Hill
Language
A language of the resource
English
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Title
A name given to the resource
Bath Tub
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Cherry Hill
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Mid 19th century
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Physical Object
keeping room
lack of indoor plumbing
mid 19th century
-
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Keeping Room
Description
An account of the resource
This room is not the original kitchen at Cherry Hill. The original kitchen was where the modem kitchen is today. This room was originally called a "keeping room". It served as a pantry where dishes and food could be stored. It also served as a barrier between the kitchen and dining room. Unlike today, people in the mid-1800s did not like the smell of food permeating the house. It was thought to be "lower class" to have smells coming out of the kitchen. The first hint of food was the presentation at the dining room table.
Inventories of Cherry Hill indicate cookstoves were used by the very first owners of Cherry Hill. The hearth in this room is too shallow to have ever been used for cooking, although it is presently set up with hearth cooking utensils.
Although this is not the original kitchen , one can still get a feel for the daily activities that took place in a kitchen in the 1850s. Notice there is no running water in the kitchen, only a dry sink. Water was drawn from the well in wooden buckets and carried into the house on a wooden yoke like the one in the bucket next to the table. Refrigeration was also a problem. People stored much of their produce downstairs in the nice cool cellar. The cellar is behind the door next to the back staircase. At one time Cherry Hill also had an icehouse for storing things that needed to be kept cooler.
There are many signs of how food was gathered and prepared. The musket is an indication of how meat was often obtained. Nothing was ever wasted. The down (soft feathers) from game were used to stuff pillows or in this case a turkey feather was used as a baster. The sugar cone, like the one on the table, originally came wrapped in indigo colored paper. This paper was often saved, boiled in water and later used as fabric dye.
Other interesting items found on the table include a pot scrubber, potato masher, old clamp iron, apple corer and coffee grinder. Some objects have changed more than other over time.
Over the fireplace herbs are drying, much as they would have been in the 1850s. The herbs hung to dry on the fireplace are typical of the resourcefulness of the housewife in using plants near to hand. Sage was used to flavor meats and to mask the odor of any faint taint. Tansy was used around the doors and windowsills to keep ants away. Cinnamon could also be used but was too expensive for most people to use for such a purpose.
There is also a com dryer over the fireplace. The pair of cooking utensils were often custom made by the blacksmith, tailored in the length of the woman's arm. On the mantle a candlemaker, lantern, tole painted tin pitcher and tin box can also be found.
Unless noted, items in the keeping room are gifts of the Northern Virginia Antique Arts
Association.
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Cherry Hill
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English
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Washboard
Description
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Made of pine.
Publisher
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Cherry Hill
Language
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English
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keeping room
lack of indoor plumbing
pine