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The kitchen is the heart of all Newfoundland homes, and here at the Cape it was no different. We see Julie working away at the coal stove. Notice the little cupboard door slightly ajar on the far side of the kitchen, that's where the weight chamber is.2
Cooking dinner.1870
Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland
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Julie is standing on a piece of sailing canvas. Traditionally homes of the period ( 1870) had unpainted bare board floors. If you had a good year fishing you may have managed to save enough to paint your floors. If you were socially connected you would ask a schooner captain for a piece of discarded (worn or ripped) sail, which you would paste to your floor and paint a design on.4
Preparing the coffee beans.1870
Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland
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Natalie is grinding coffee beans for a fresh brew. The lightkeeper , or assistant , whoever was on duty that night, would arise late in the afternoon to keep watch all night. Coffee was an essential drink. Notice the small door slightly ajar in the left side of the tower, it is a bread oven built right into the stone tower.6
Heating the iron.1870
Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland
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Melissa is readying the flatirons. When the weather is good it's time to do the laundry.8
Ironing clothes.1870
Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland
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Crystal is doing a little ironing at the kitchen table. You need to be close to the stove when using flatirons, it's hot work! At the lighthouse everyone helps out with the chores.10
Readying the table.1870
Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland
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Mellisa is readying the silver in the parlour, a special guest must be visiting, that's the only time the parlour is used in a Newfoundland home.12
Getting ready for company.1870
Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland
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Julie is cleaning the dust of the glasses, may be a gentleman caller is on the way!14
Readying the fireplace.1870
Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland
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