These five items of baby clothing were worn by Mrs. Southard. [Accession Nos. 2002-15-1a through 2002-15-1e: Donated by Joe Southard]
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Baby Quilt
[Accession No. 2007-15-1: Donated by Dennis Ray]
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This christening gown was worn by Alleen Arrington Smith in 1902 and was donated by her nephew. [Accession No. 2009-11: Donated by Ernest L. Hollingsworth]
Continue readingAntique Dolls
The doll on the left was named “Miss Pitty-Pat” by Dora Miles. Her daughter Erma gave Dora the doll’s head in the 1970s, and Dora then made the body and clothes for the doll. The doll on the right was named “Dorothy” by Lillian Miles Sharp. Lillian was born in
Continue readingCalumet Baking Power
The Calumet Baking Powder Company was formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1889 by William Monroe Wright. It was purchased by General Foods in 1929 and later by Kraft Heinz. [Accession No. 2004-4-7: Donated by Robert Habbard]
Continue readingAllison’s Grocery
Fennie Allison (seated) of Allison’s Grocery received an award from Margaret Wooten in this undated photograph. This article from the Crestview News in 1975 is one of many that told the story of Fennie Allison. “Her Store Carries Everything” by Charlie Webb CRESTVIEW — The wonderful courage and goodness of
Continue readingBread Bowl
Bread bowls such as this were a staple of every Walton County household. The ingredients for the bread would be mixed in bowls like this prior to baking. [Accession No. 2005-7-1; Donated by Jeanette A. McDonald]
Continue readingCoca-Cola Bottled in DeFuniak Springs
The carton of 32 oz. Coca-Cola bottles was produced at the DeFuniak Springs bottling plant. The building is still located on the west side of 9th Street North. [Accession No. 2005-6-2; Donated by Jeanette A. McDonald] For the history of Coca-Cola in DeFuniak Springs, see Hygeia Coca-Cola Bottling Plant.
Continue readingGrass Clippers
These grass clippers were the property of Walker H. Habbard. [Accession No. 2002-13-5: Donated by Robert Habbard]
Continue readingDairy Farms in Walton County
L.I. Smith and his family are known for the dairy farm that operated from 1906 to 1945 in DeFuniak Springs. It was the oldest working dairy farm in Florida, and the Smith home can still be seen on Highway 331 near the Burger King restaurant. [Digital Collection: Courtesy of Scott
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