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Handmade outfit worn on arrival, age 15
Handmade "Arrival Outfit"
Bra
Bra
The Tenement Museum recreated the Wong family apartment, including the desk, for the Under One Roof tour.
Family Desk
Woks, while typically associated with stir fry dishes, can be used in a variety of ways. For instance, a wok with a lid on top can be used to steam food.
Cantonese-Style Wok
Barnett Landon - tailor
Tailor
Benjamin Schussheim and Anna (Kamp) Schussheim came to the lower East Side, and later were able to move to Williamsburg.  Everything was done by them, so that this simple drill was purchased and used for repairs.
auger drill, circa 1905
Embroidered Handkerchief
Hand Woven Wool Shawl
Herman, playing pool
Playing Pool
Tiffany China Set
Abuelita Hot Chocolate
Blue Suit Case
Necklace gifted to my grandma.
Necklace
Sewing machine
Bing & Grondahl dishes & Danish silver
Danish dishes + Silverware
Kiddush Cup
Sewing Machine
Sewing Machine
Inside pocket
sewing machine
Sewing Tools
Family Store
Sewing Machine
sewing machine
Sewing Machine
Spool of Thread
Sewing Machine
Money Pouch
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