Bedrooms were also colorful in most homes, using bright fabrics and paint. Family quilts, like the ones on display, were handed down through the family generations. Fabric, paint and linoleum were the available tools for interior decorating during the war. Rationing made other items such as new furniture unavailable for many consumers. People usually choose bright colors…
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WWII Rationing
Not only was food rationed but prices for the food, by brand, were also capped. The prices and brands were changed on a regular basis, making it difficult for the grocers as well as the consumers.
1940s Historic Kitchen
Kitchen and Breakfast Area Kitchens in the 1940s used bright colors and fabric patterns. We are depicting a kitchen for a family of 5 people, including a baby. Many of the foods made popular by the military became popular and were served at home. For example potato chips and peanut butter and jelly sanwiches. The…
Living Room
The living room features a selection of books written and illustrated by local authors who reached a national audience. The first author was Le Grand, who wrote and illustrated books for all ages. LeGrand was the pen name for LeGrand Henderson, 1901-1964 . He is known for his book series for children from 4 to 8…
Changing Exhibition Gallery
The Changing Exhibition Gallery will have 3 new exhibitions a year, each with a different topic of life in Thomaston during WWII. Please join us on January 28th from 2 to 4:00 for the opening celebration of our new exhibition : “The Silvertown and East Thomaston Mill Villages.“ We discuss how the mill villages started and what…
“Thomaston Goes to War on the Homefront” 