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Objects

Objects in the museum consist of paper, textiles, wood, iron, zinc, metal, kermamiek and glass, stone and stone, copper, works of art and musical instruments. Primary exhibition:
Textiles – christening robe, voortrekker bonnets, waistcoat and crocheted rags; tailcoat and tophat (attire of ministers in the early centuries), PU for CHO University Jackets and a Chaplain's jacket and cap with badges.
Musical instruments – small organs, one particular house organ that had been preserved and taken along in the Dorsland Trek.
Wood – an impressive pulpit in the foyer from which celebrities preached and chairs from different eras; handmade chair of lilac/seringa tree wood (this is the wood of tree under which the Church was re- established); Two wooden crosses of the Kruiskerk - a typical symbolism of that period.
Paper – a number of Bibles of prominent figures; extensive Bible collection in various languages from around the world; and antiquarian books are on display.
Iron – a church bell of a congregation that closed down.
Artworks - number of drawings and etchings with great historical value.
Sink – drums that were used to pack clothes and other wares with trips.
Stone and stone -Cornerstones of church buildings and grinding stones that were used for processing maize and/or wheat into flour.
Ceramics and glass. - In the exhibition are various bowls and also a communion set.
Copper – Undamaged and rare coffee confectionery is one of the objects on display.
Metals – Medals from various wars and historical events; number of communion cups.

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