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Illuminating Globe
A reflection on the museum's "Illuminating Globe" by Deb Coen.
Let Them Think
A reflection on the quote "The books that help you the most are the books that make you think the most," which is etched into one of the windows of the museum.Click the link below to view the entire piece.
Progress?
The LS branding iron evoked questions about slavery in NJ. After researching, I discovered that NJ wasn’t always as progressive as it might be viewed now. This poem captures some of the research that resulted in my questioning the artifact I found in…
My Trip to METC
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Domino
A personal narrative inspired by the dominoes on display at the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts.
Humanity Transcended
A reflection on a victorian lace collar on display at the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts.
"What went on here? What's the story here? What did this place used to be...?"
A reflection based on exploration of the James Library at the Museum of Early Trades and Craft.
The List
A poem inspired by a register of enslaved people at a New Jersey farm on display at the METC.
"I am cooking chicken"
Writing and drawing by Abigail inspired by a pan seen at the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
"I never saw it before"
Illustration and writing by Agastya inspired by a gun seen on display at the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts