Masonic Malta Dress Hat
This was a hat worn during ceremonial events held by the Order of Malta. This was a group that was closely related to a group called the “Knights of Malta” in the Middle Ages.
Oil Lamp
These lamps were the traditional lighting system and usually families would have one lamp and some had at least two or three to be able to see to go into one room or another. These lamps used oil. Normally, these lamps were just plain glass with no decoration. This specific
Wooden and Metal Wash Borad
This was a staple back in the late 1800’s. This was used to wash clothes. It would take families with multiple children a lot less time than a smaller family on wash day. Each person in the family had a duty, whether it was scrubbing the clothes, rinsing, and hanging
Magazine Holder
This was used as household decoration in some of the homes in Goldsboro. These were used strictly for magazines. Almanacs and the Sears Roebuck catalogs were a popular item among the community. People would often times order clothing and household appliances from the Sears catalog.
Decorative Glass Bowl
Decorative bowls were a popular household staple in Goldsboro. Sometimes they were used for church or social events. Some people would place glass bowls around the table scarves and were sometimes used to hold fruit. They were also used for serving food.
Degrees of Free Masonry
There is still a Mason lodge in Goldsboro. Family men and Church men were often masons and would attend lodge meetings, events, community outreach events
Horse Clock (metal)
This is a house clock. These were found in most homes, but some homes did not have clocks. They were more popular among the older people in the community. Some clocks were more of an art piece and some were used for practical purposes such as getting up for work.
Religious Wall Decoration
This decoration is a typical wall decoration found in the homes of families in Goldsboro. These were used for home decor. These could range from religious sayings to paintings and pictures. Anything that could be hung on the wall would be considered a wall decoration.
Sofa Pillow
Families in Goldsboro were, and still are, very hardworking with strong Christian values. Most homes in Goldsboro had a picture of Jesus somewhere in their house during that time period. This is one example of that.
