Peg tag

Archive

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King Manor Museum

Name/Title

Peg tag

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.5.32

Scope and Content

Identification tag, handwritten on front: "A peg - one of several from the attic of the old stone house at 18 Ave and Main St New Utrecht L. I. Brooklyn L. I. In winter these pegs served for hanging up dried beef, smoked fletch or hams, as well as beans, peas, popcorn & sweet corn in the ear, flower and garden seeds to keep them dry & cool, and safe from mice The house was owned by the Van Brunts" Handwritten on reverse: "from the Van Brunt house 18 Ave and Main St/now 83 St (illegible writing)"

Collection

King Manor Historical Documents Collection

Provenance

Notes

Custodial History: Archival records were created by King Manor Museum for institutional and research purposes.