Posts about the Wicoff House Museum Collections.
Woman’s Dress
Woman's Dress Original form circa 1850/re-worked circa 1860 Silk, Cotton/Linen, Horsehair and Whalebone Middlesex County, NJ 1994.050 Unveiling the fascinating
Baseball
Baseball was played in the 1800s. Kids often played baseball because it was a popular outdoor game at that time.
Elsie The Cow
Elsie The Cow was an inspiration to Borden Company. Elsie was a character from a cartoon. So the Borden Company
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
