Bust of Benjamin Banneker
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. He taught himself most of what he knew. He was known for being part of a group that was led by Major Andrew Ellicott. This group
Bust of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
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 not be segregated in the United States. Dr. Williams passed away in August of 1931.
Hitching Post
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. The hitching post served as a symbol to let slaves know that the house the post was in front of was a safe house. There
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
