Linoleum Flooring, Reist Farmhouse

Name/Title

Linoleum Flooring, Reist Farmhouse

Entry/Object ID

2024.9.5

Description

Samples of linoleum flooring from the Reist Farmhouse.

Use

Linoleum is a floor covering invented in 1860 in England. It became used in Europe and the United States as an inexpensive material for hallways and other high use areas. Water resistant and easy to maintain, it came into common used in American kitchens during much of the 20th century. Although it is still available, it has largely been replaced by vinyl flooring.

Collection

Reist Farmhouse and Longenecker Barn

Category

Lititz History

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Place

City

Lititz

State

Pennsylvania

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Dimensions are from one complete Tile. Three of the five piecess are broken.

Height

1/16 in

Width

8-1/8 in

Length

10-3/4 in

Color

Yellow, Black, Red, Green, Gold, Brown

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

2007 Lititz 250, Inc.

Related Entries

Notes

Part of collection 2024.9.1. See also artifacts 2024.9.2; 2024.9.3; 2024.9.4.

Web Links and URLs

"Linoleum," Wikipedia

Create Date

March 28, 2024

Update Date

April 1, 2024