Homesteading, Resilience and Survival in the Great Plains

Homesteading Kitchen

Kitchen

Artist Unknown; Painted Kitchen Safe ca. 1970; wood, tin; 1997.70

Artist Unknown; Pine Kitchen Cabinet with Sink ca. 1970; pine, brass hinges; 1997.79

Artist Unknown; 1902 Kitchen Safe ca. 1905; painted metal, metal screen; 1997.473

Artist Unknown; Broom ca. 1975; wood, plant fibers, copper wire; 1997.1019

Artist Unknown; Earthenware Jug ca. 1975; pottery, cork; 1997.1020

Artist Unknown; Wood Two-Tone Pipe ca. 1970; wood; 1997.1344

Artist Unknown; Coffee Mill n.d.; wood, metal, plastic or glass; 1997.1933

Artist Unknow; Washboard n.d.; wood, paint; 1997.2317

Artist Unknown; one of two Plate Racks n.d.; wood; 1997.2398

Artist Unknown; Wall Shelf n.d.; wood, metal; 1997.2412

Artist Unknown; Mop n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Shovel n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Tongs n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Cornbread Pan n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Long Handle Pot with Green Lid n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Metal Firewood Basket n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Logs n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Dachshund with Sausages 1976; metal, paint; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Two Handled Metal Pot n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Frying Pan with Egg n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Muffin Tin n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Teapot with Green Lid n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Waffle Iron n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Cauldron n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Dried Corn Bundles n.d,; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Dried Tobacco n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Shallow Wooden Platter (2) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Round Wooden Bowl n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Spoon Rack n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Short Preserve Jars (4) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Tall Preserve Jars (4) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Funnel n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Brown Jug n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Aunt Fanny’s Cookbook n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Black Cookbook n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Hand Painted Cutting Board n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Standing Cheese Grater n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Rolling Pin n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Crockery Jug n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Spatula (2) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Large Spoons (2) n.d.; uncat;

Artist Unknown; Strainer n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Icing Spatula n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Meat Fork n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Potato Masher n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Sugar Sack n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Wooden Bottle (2) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Brown Dinner Plates (3) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Tea Spice Jar n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Rice Spice Jar n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Barley Spice Jar n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown Oatmeal Spice Jar n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Basket of Eggs n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Pie n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Sausages n.d.; uncat

Artist Unknown; Metal Milk Jug n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Butter Churn n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Butcher Block Table with Two Tools n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Ham n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Meat Cleaver n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Steak n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Potted Daisies n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Four Leg Table n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Cheese Wheel n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Braided Bread Loaf n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; 1855 Stoneware Crock n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Wooden Dippers (3) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Rectangular Scrub Brush (2) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Sponge n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Broom Shaped Brushes (2) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Feather Duster n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Glass Jar with Gold Lid n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Red Gingham Towel n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; White Painted Table n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; White Side Chair with Gold Painted Decorations n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; White Arm Chair with Gold Painted Decorations n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Seven Custards on a Plate n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Bacon and Eggs on a Plate n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Letter (3) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Newspaper n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Doll n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Pair of Black Boots n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Storm Cellar Doors n.d.; uncat.

Cowles, Arthur & Mary-Dudley / Chestnut Hill Studio; Victorian Cook Stove 1967; painted wood, painted metal; 1997.466

Dick, Warren; Wall Shelf n.d.; cherrywood; 1997.2403

Stacy; Jug 1975; ceramic, paint; 1997.2221

 

Window, milk pitcher, and two milk glasses are props.

Homesteading Barn

Barn

Artist Unknown; Pheasant n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Corn Stalk (6)  n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Plow n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Egg (7) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Rooster n.d. ; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Hen n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Wagon Wheel n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Cowboy Hat n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Barrel n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Mouse n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Feed Sack n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Barrel with Black Straps n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Horse Collar n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Work Bench with Eight Tools n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Yoke (2) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Nail Barrel n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Oil Can (2) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Froe n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Maul n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Woodworking Hand Plane (5) n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Handled Wooden Basket with Kindling n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Milk Jug n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Calico Cat n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Milking Stool n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Saw n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Rake n.d.; uncat.

Artist Unknown; Shovel n.d.; uncat.

Scattered straw pieces are props.

 

All miniatures, unless noted,  are gifts of The Eloise Kruger Charitable Trust

 

Exhibit by Annie Davis, Jason Shonerd, Sam Skokan, Lynda Elaine and Michele Amani

 

Design support by Sophia Perdikaris

Collections assistance by Linda Kohlstaedt