The Brooklyn Sanitary Fair in 1864 featured a New England kitchen with cooks in colonial garb, spinning wheels on left, and tables to eat. During the Civil War several Sanitary Fairs were held to raise money for Union troops. Click to enlarge the Library of Congress image.
Monday, July 4, 2016
A Colonial Kitchen in 1864
The Brooklyn Sanitary Fair in 1864 featured a New England kitchen with cooks in colonial garb, spinning wheels on left, and tables to eat. During the Civil War several Sanitary Fairs were held to raise money for Union troops. Click to enlarge the Library of Congress image.
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