Posts about the Wicoff House Museum Collections.
Corbels
What is a corbel and why are they important? A corbel is a decorative support that extends out from a wall. The
Elsie’s Cow Boots
Elsie the Cow, Borden Company's mascot since 1936, is a national icon. Created during a time when dairy prices skyrocketed and larger
Children’s Entertainment in the Early 20th Century
These items were popular entertainment for Plainsboro children in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and were donated to the Wicoff
The First Presbyterian Church of Plainsboro
The origin of the First Presbyterian Church of Plainsboro is considered to be on November 17, 1879, with the laying of a
Exhibit Highlight – Young American Painting Book & Crayons
This children’s painting book and crayon set (circa 1920) were owned by Harry J. Sohl. who was born in Plainsboro in 1908.
Children’s Toys and Games of the Early 20th Century
Now that our new temporary exhibit "The School That Started a Town" is open, we'd like to share a glimpse into a
Collection Spotlight – Wicoff Hitching Post
Wicoff Hitching Post Hitching posts were heavily in use in the 1800s and early 1900s. The Wicoff family, like most people during
Collection Spotlight – 1923 Industrial Arts Desk
Chautauqua Industrial Arts Desk - Cardinal Model, manufactured in 1923 by Louis E. Meyers & Co. Donated to the Wicoff House by
Business Spotlight – Lapidus Market
In 1941, Sol and Ray Lapidus, formerly of Brooklyn, opened the first “Mom and Pop” grocery store in Plainsboro - Lapidus Market.
Princeton University’s Hovercraft Prototype
During the late 1950s, a worldwide burst of energy poured forth in experimental Ground Effect Machines (GEMs) and Surface Effects Ships (SES).
