The Family of Rosa Anna Abbott and John Joseph LaValle

Rose Abbott LaValle Donley Ironing Board and Scrub Board

Rose Abbott LaValle Donley Ironing Board and Scrub Board
Rose Abbott LaValle Donley's Ironing Board and Scrub Board. Janice Garlock Donley Collection.

 

Rose Abbott LaValle Donley Scrub Board
Rose Abbott LaValle Donley's Scrub Board. The soap on top of the scrub board is home made lye soap. Janice Garlock Donley Collection.

Rose adhered to the traditional woman's work schedule. She washed on Monday, hung everything outside in the summer, in the cellar in the winter. Tuesday she ironed, Wednesday baked and or visited her sisters, Thursday and Friday she cleaned. Saturday morning she grocery shopped, usually at the A&P. Midweek she shopped at Dickler's Market in the Beverly Road Shopping area. Read more about Rose Abbott LaValle Donley's Story.