PORT ANGELES — Labor was a little more intensive at home in the early 1900s, a new exhibit at the Museum at the Carnegie illustrates.
No crockpots, microwave ovens, salad shooters or even electric mixers are in evidence at the Clallam County Historical Society’s new exhibit, “Home Sweet Home.”
Instead, the display in the lower gallery at the museum at Second and Lincoln streets in Port Angeles contains a variety of toasters, irons, coffee pots and other kitchen gadgets of the era, as well as laundry products and a Maytag wringer washer.
Many of the artifacts from the historical society’s collection are being shown to the public for the first time, said Kathy Monds, executive director.
Other displays
Other displays include:
• The Martha Stewart and Brown Family exhibit displays family heirlooms, such as a black Victorian-era dress. Martha Stewart followed her husband, Lathan Stewart, to Port Angeles in 1890.
• The display featuring Caroline (Cally) Smith features a crazy quilt created by Smith and her daughters. Caroline was the genteel wife of Victor Smith, also known as the father of Port Angeles.
The museum is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Handicap access is in the back of the museum.
For more information or to arrange a tour, phone 360-452-2662 or visit www.clallamhistoricalsociety.com.
