| www.pineapplefish56.net My own PHILMONT 2009 PHOTOS, page 10 |
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| “Not blind opposition to progress, but opposition to blind progress...” — John Muir |
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| Crooked Creek Homestead, circa 1875 |
| View from the front porch Taxes were paid for any room big enough to stand up in, and for the size of windows. Living room fire place Telling a story Playing Cards were taxed if they had numbers on them Kitchen table China hutch and dry food storage Living room. Tool shed and back of house |
| View from the front porch. Cattle, milk cows, burros and chickens. Spinning wheel Living room fire place Clockwise from the bottom left: Back of couch, double bed, ladder to loft. The loft was used for the girls beds ...can not stand up in loft, - not taxed. Single bed, table Kitchen Stove, the most expensive item in the house Couch and coffee table Yoke for carrying water etc. "Courting" or "Kissing Candle" |
| "Courting Candle" or "Kissing Candle" circa 1875 . The two black spiral candlestick holders were used for timing and limiting visiting time by prospective beaus. . Notice the little handle on the bottom left of the candlestick holder, it was used to adjust the length of the candle that was above the top of the candle stick holder. . When the candle burned down to the top of the candle stick holder, the flame would go out. ...Then so would the Beau! . If the beau was a good prospect for your daughter you would adjust for lots of time allowed, if he was considered a lousy prospect ...not so much time allowed. . Click on the thumbnail for larger view. |
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