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Social Settings in Early Church History

An abundance of physical artifacts remains from the nineteenth century-homes and buildings (including foundations and architectural plans), furniture, tools, utensils, clothing, and the like. From the Latter-day Saints and their communities, a surprising number of artifacts have survived the rigors of pioneer life and travel, early persecution, and natural loss. The items included in this section represent a small portion of the material culture still available today. They help us visualize the world of the early Saints-a world that is increasingly lost to us in a modern technological setting.

Mangle Board (Used for Smoothing Out Damp Linen or Cloth).

Windsor-Style Chair Used in Newel K. Whitney's Store in Kirtland, Ohio and Early Trunk.