Home Life

1860's basket

1860's bed

Claim Shanty

1900's cradle

This is a basket that dates back to the  1860's.

This is a bed that also dates back to the 1860's.

This is the inside of a claim shanty. Some early pioneers had to live in shanties until they could build bigger and better homes.

A cradle with painted wood, made in the 1900's. The beautiful quilt was handmade. 

Dining Area

handcrafted piano

picnic washer

Wash Boiler

Dining area, showing off their elegant china. 

A magnificent hand-crafted piano.

Picnic Washer- one of the very first washing machines. Wash Boiler- used to heat water for washing clothes.

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