Sink
Before modern plumbing brought running water to Stuart homes, families relied on dry sinks like this one, sturdy wooden vessels that held pitchers and basins for washing and daily chores.
Made in Kansas City, Missouri, this sink traveled south with a local Stuart family, serving as an essential piece of household furniture during the frontier and early settlement era when self-sufficiency and resourcefulness defined daily life. It's a humble reminder of how pioneers and early residents adapted to life in Florida before the conveniences we take for granted today.
On display, main floor, Parlor section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Sink, Dry |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2023.04.002 |
| Where to see it | Main floor, Parlor section |
| Provenance | Donated by Rick & Evelyn Kottler |
| Catalog description | Dry Sink used by local family made in Kansas City, Missouri |
