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Machete from Operation Desert Storm
This object is a machete obtained by a family member while deployed for Operation Desert Storm and passed down through family members. The machete itself has a decorative leather sheath, a black handle, and a long slightly curved steel blade. The…
“The GM ODYSSEY: SCIENCE NOT FICTION”
Advertisement for General Motors or GM found inside of an American Visions Magazine from 1986, introducing new technology that will be used in and on future GM models. Including electronic navigation systems, instrument panels, and electronic POD…
Raspberry Pi 5 made by the Raspberry Pi Foundation
This is the latest version of the Raspberry Pi, which is also the most expensive one ever, at around $305 for 16 GB as of April 21st, 2026. This single-board computer is small but packed with new features like a power button, dual 4Kp60 ports…
Nintendo DS
The DS is a gaming console that was made by the company Nintendo. It was popularized for its inclusive nature and its ability to be easily transported to play with others. With many titles like the Pokémon, Mario and Ace Attorney frranchies being the…
Family Photographs from Mexico, 1950s-1970s
These photographs show my grandmother and her family in Mexico during the mid-20th century. It captures everyday life and reflects clothing, environment, and family relationships of the period. Images like these help preserve personal histories that…
Ye
This edition of Ye by Kanye West features a single 12-inch LP, an album cover, and an inner sleeve that contains the vinyl record. The album cover features a photograph of a mountainous scene and a cloudy sky, with the text “I hate being Bipolar,…
Durag as a Cultural and Grooming Artifact
This headwear serves a duality as both a hairstyling accessory, keeping hair in place and compressed (used often for waves, braids, cornrows), and as a significant cultural identifier, especially within Black communities. The durag appears frequently…
Gold Swiss-Made Pocket Watch
The Swiss pocket watch, which is encased in the original 14k gold, the case which is measured to around 28mm. The pocket watch also includes the original golden yellow chain. The interface— 26cm in width—is made of white enamel with painted Arabic…
The Makara: A Game-Design Model
This creature is known as the Makara and appears in literature and architecture in cultures from South Asia to South America. It appears with a crocodilian body, an elephantine face, and with a fish-like tail. It is revered as a guardian of the water…
Foam “Brick” Prop from The Wall – Live in Berlin concert on July 21, 1990
This prop was used in the 1990 live performance of The Wall in Berlin, by Roger Waters and guest performers. The concert commemorated the fall of the Berlin wall, which occurred eight months before.
As noted by the plaque attached, the prop was…
As noted by the plaque attached, the prop was…
GMC-500+ Geiger Counter
The GMC-500+ is a device that measures and detects radiation. It is specifically designed for beta, gamma, and x-ray radiation. The device possesses two different Geiger‑Müller tubes for detecting different radiation levels, allowing it to detect up…
"How to Respect and Display our Flag"
This book explains both the history of the American flag and how to properly display it. The book was released in 1968 and coincided with a period of heightened national focus on patriotism, especially during the Vietnam War. It was created for the…
Kodak Junior Six-20
The Kodak Junior Six-20 is a folding film camera estimated to have been manufactured in the 1930s. To operate it, users need to use a lever that allows the lens to protrude into its taking position. Looking closely at the lens, one will find the text…
F.lli Reproduction of 1858 Remington New Model Army Revolver
The 1858 Remington New Model Army reproduction by F.lli Pietta is a six-shot black powder revolver featuring an eight-inch blue-steel barrel and a brass trigger guard. Following the 1864 Colt factory fire, the Remington New Model Army became the…
Jack and Jill: The Better Magazine for Boys and Girls
The cover illustration features two children, rendered in a cheerful, rounded cartoon style typical of the 1950s. Their clothing—simple shirts, skirts, and saddle shoes—reflects the era’s idealized image of middle‑class youth. The title Jack and Jill…
Satsuma Elephant
This is a Satsumaware elephant with gold enameling, intricate floral designs clustered about the surface, and imagery of Japanese high society. English stamp on the foot indicates dating to be from the late 19th to early 20th century production era.…
"Edward the Dyke" by Judy Grahn
This motive magazine article from the lesbian/feminist issue (Vol. 32 No. 1 1972) tells a comical take on an early transition transgender woman named Edward with her psychiatrist Dr. Knox. During the encounter Edward tells of troubles with bathrooms…
Cable-Knit Cardigan with Embroidered Star Detail
This artifact is an oversized, cream-colored cable-knit cardigan featuring navy blue trim and silver embroidered stars on the elbows. The garment is a modern iteration of the cardigan, which originated during the Crimean War as functional military…