Material Culture & Object Studies
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Material Culture & Object Studies
Collection Items
“Puff Puff” Loco Battery-Operated Tin Train
An inanimate, three-dimensional 16-inch tin toy train. Operates by battery, produces smoke, and has flashing lights. Colorfully designed toy that was made for children.
Vintage Fisher-Price Movie Viewer (1970s-1980s)
An old Movie Viewer by Fisher Price Toys. It’s a cream color now but was originally whiter. As the colored dial on the right side is spun it creates a quick ticking sound. The Device itself was used to view short film cartridges of shows like Sesame…
Bear of Love Totem Replica from the 2003 Film, Brother Bear
The front & back of a necklace replica of the “Bear of Love” totem from the 2003 film Brother Bear. One photo shows the front while the other shows the back of the totem. The necklace was casted in solid resin with a stone filler to give its stone…
See and Draw Copier
A photograph of a green and orange box weathered by time, a picture can be seen of a man using the device and are given a visual representation of how the device is used. On the inside it comes with a black metal stand with a lip on top where you can…
Hello Kitty Tamagotchi
The Hello Kitty Tamagotchi is a limited-edition version of the classic virtual pet toy, featuring Sanrio’s beloved Hello Kitty. Players care for their digital pet by feeding, cleaning, and playing mini-games. This battery-powered device is a small,…
Cellular Counting Bright Line Hemacytometer Kit
This image is a hemacytometer used for cell counting. This kit was manufactured by a well-known brand, it was used during the outbreak of HIV. It is designed for the precise use of counting blood cells. This kit belonged to Jesse R. Peel, who…
Time of the Past
An image of an golden old pocket watch with engravings on the front, specifically one from World War 1. Watch was given to Captain William Alexander Hallowes by his men (C 106 Engineers) in France at the end of WW1.
Onitsuka Tiger Serrano 'Oyster'
The Onitsuka Tiger Serrano model has a minimalistic design inspired by the 1970s track spikes. It has a lightweight nylon upper and a thin rubber outsole, which incorporates octopus-inspired suction cups to mimic the grip and feel of classic track…
Framework 13 Laptop (3rd Gen)
The Framework 13 model laptop, a one-of-a-kind design featuring swappable modules, an included screwdriver and spudger, and easily removable/replaceable components. This laptop represents the consumer right-to-repair movement to fight…
Raspberry Pi 5
The images shows a Raspberry Pi 5 which is a tiny, affordable computer that is the size of a credit card. People can plug it into a monitor and add a keyboard and mouse and use it like a regular computer. People use this tiny computer to learn…