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Early Electric Stove

Date: 06 1923
Description: Electric stove in the rural farmhouse kitchen of Adolph Betz.
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Coat Rack

Date: 07 1923
Description: Coats, hats, and bags hanging from a coat rack inside a farmhouse entryway at the home of Adolph Betz. Two pairs of shoes are lined against the wall at the...
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Built-In Ironing Board

Date: 06 1923
Description: Mrs. Betz ironing a skirt on a wall-mounted foldout ironing board. A radiator is along the wall near a sink, and a wooden chair is on the right.
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Newspaper on Floor

Date: 07 1923
Description: Pages from a newspaper are scattered on a rug at the base of a rocking chair in a farmhouse living room. A radiator and bookcase are behind the chair.
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Cleaning Supply Closet

Date: 07 1923
Description: A broom, dustpan, and a duster hanging in a cleaning supply closet at the top of a staircase in the house of Adolph Betz.
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Disheveled Bedroom

Date: 1923
Description: Clothing lies on a bed, hangs from drawers, and sits on top of a dresser in an unorganized bedroom.
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Self-Wringing Mop

Date: 1923
Description: Mrs. Jake George standing on a wooden porch while using a foot pedal to wring excess water from a mop.

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