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Reading and Writing Essentials of the 19th and Early 20th Century
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, a variety of objects were used to complement the activities of reading and writing. These essentials were richly…
Read MoreCollections Highlights – Hog Scraper
Hog Scraper Date: 1865–1935 This tool is a piece of food processing equipment, and was used for removing hair from hide when butchering hogs. This…
Read MoreCollections Highlights – Appeal Document
Appeal Document Curator Sarah FitzGerald shares a piece from our archival collection that highlights the history of Rancho Los Cerritos following the Mexican-American War. Click on…
Read MoreCollections Highlights – Paintings of John Temple and Rafaela Cota
Donated by Marguerite R. Guthrie Click on the images to enlarge Oil Paintings of John Temple and Rafaela Cota de Temple Date: 1856 Artist: William…
Read MoreCollections Highlights – Hair Receiver
Hair Receiver Date: 1870 Hair receivers were common on the dressing tables of women from the Victorian era through the 1950s. They were used to…
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