These grass clippers were the property of Walker H. Habbard. [Accession No. 2002-13-5: Donated by Robert Habbard]
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Wooden Stirrup
This wooden stirrup represents the evolution of horseback riding techniques. It was located in an abandoned barn near Dewitt, Arkansas, in the 1970s. Wooden bar stirrups were in common use in Walton County after the Civil War and through the depression following the 1929 stock market crash. [Accession No. 2002-11-3:
Continue readingKettle
This iron kettle with a star on its lid was used at the old DeFuniak Hotel on Baldwin Avenue.
Continue readingHoe
The hand-forged hoe pictured above was typical of those made and used in Walton County. [Accession No. 2002-11-9: Donated by James E. Moore]
Continue readingHorseshoe
The photograph shows a typical horseshoe. [Accession No. 2002-11-8: Donated by James E. Moore]
Continue readingWater Pump
Water pumps similar to the one shown here were used throughout Walton County before modern plumbing was available. [Accession No. 2002-11-7: Donated by James E. Moore]
Continue readingSmall Bore Rifle Targets
Rifle targets such as that pictured below were distributed by King & Company, a general merchandise store at the corner of Baldwin Avenue and 6th Street. The building still stands. [Accession No. 2015-6-1: Donated by Stephen McBroom]
Continue readingGold-plated Horseshoe
This gold-plated horseshoe belonged to W. C. Jones’ Tennessee Walking Horse in the 1970s. Mr. Jones was the founder of the Tom Thumb convenience stores that are a major employer throughout the Walton and Okaloosa counties area. [Donated by James E. Moore]
Continue readingBottle Cap Machine
This machine was used to apply caps to bottles. [Accession No. 2002-13-4: Donated by Robert Habbard]
Continue readingShoeshine Box
Walker H. Habbard, who resided at 314 W. C. Currington Road in Ponce de Leon, built this shoeshine box. [Accession No. 2002-13-3: Donated by Robert Habbard]
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