Goldsboro Archives – Page 3

Bust of Benjamin Banneker

Civil Rights, Education, 1800s, Art, 1800s, Art, Civil Rights, Education

Benjamin 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

Civil Rights, Communities, Education, 1800s, Art, 1800s, Art, Civil Rights, Communities, Education

Dr. 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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Hitching Post

Civil Rights, American South, Education, 1800s, Art, Decoration, 1800s, American South, Art, Civil Rights, Decoration, Education

This is an American icon. It was used as a hitching post for horses and also before emancipation in 1865 and for the underground railroad.
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Church Pew Figurine

1800s, Art, Decoration, 1800s, Art, Decoration

This 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

1800s, Art, Decoration, 1800s, Art, Decoration

.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

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

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
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Black Face Figurine

1800s, Art, Decoration, 1800s, Art, Decoration

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
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Black Face Figurines

Art, 1800s, 1800s, Art

These figurines are not something that would be found very often in homes in the city of Goldsboro.
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Pickaninny

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

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
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African Wooden Bust

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

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
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Church Pew Figurine

Home Life, Art, Decoration, Art, Decoration, Home Life

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
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Ceramic Jug

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

This 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

Civil Rights, Communities, Art, Decoration, Art, Civil Rights, Communities, Decoration

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
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President Barack Obama Sticker and Pin

Civil Rights, Communities, Art, Art, Civil Rights, Communities

This is a sticker and a pin from when President Barack Obama was first elected the first African-American President in U.S. history in 2008. Almost
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President Barack Obama T-shirt

Clothing and Dress, Communities, Art, Civil Rights, Art, Civil Rights, Clothing and Dress, Communities

This is a shirt from when President Barack Obama was first elected the first African-American President in U.S. history in 2008. Almost everyone in Goldsboro
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