Posts about the Wicoff House Museum Collections.
Tennis Racket
Tennis started in the 12th century and is played til now. It was a lot more complex than the modern
Vest From Early 20th Century
This vest was one of the first collection at Wicoff History Museum. Vests like these were all handmade.
Industrial Arts Desk
This Industrial Arts Desk was used as an entertainment and education use for kids who were at home. The desk
Photograph Album
Photographs have been used for memories, history, and more! And many people didn't smile back in the olden times because
Native American Stone Tools
Native Americans have inhabited North America for thousands of years. Before any other civilizations came to embark on the United
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
Exhibition Highlight: Classroom Materials from the Early 20th Century
Materials used in the classroom certainly have changed over the years. The main school supplies children had in the 18th and early
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
