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Moon Face Belt Buckle
This is a belt buckle that is made to look like a smiling man, or by many people “the man in the moon.” It is made from pewter, has a silver finish, and shows signs of tarnishing and erosion. This belt buckle was made in Wisconsin in 1976 by a…
Focal Microscope
The Focal Microscope was a house branded product from Kmart which was a rebranded product originally manufactured in Japan. The Focal Microscope from Kmart was a mass-market educational microscope sold during the mid-to-late 20th century as part of…
Sony Walkman PMP (E440 Series)
The Sony Walkman E440 is a PMP (portable media player) that is part of Sony’s Walkman E series. This device allows both video and audio playing features and has an FM radio and voice recorder function. It also allows photos to be imported onto the…
Souvenir of the State Buildings at the Capital: Albany, N.Y.
This postcard, exhibiting the civic architecture of Albany, N.Y., was created by a now discontinued postcard-publishing company that specialized in scenes from notable cities and parks in the United States. The company, Curt Teich & Co., is most…
Nashville Tenn. The Athens of the South
This is a fold out postcard folder for Nashville, Tennessee, commonly sold to tourists in the 1930s-1950s. The title, “The Athens of the South”, seen on the front of the card, is referencing Tennessee’s popular nickname originating from its…
Osborne Executive Computer
The Osborne Executive was released in 1982. A briefcase-like portable computer that was designed to be the upgraded and more powerful version of its predecessor. However, before the computer could make its mark, the company filed for bankruptcy and…
Mariner’s Weather Glass
A French weatherglass that uses the elevation of water to predict changes in weather. It is designed to hang off a hook attached to the wall of a boat. The hook is connected to a wooden base with a metal plate on it that explains the implications of…
Souvenir Folder of our Nation’s Capital: Washington D.C.
A postcard with foldable photos of the U.S. state capital, Washington D.C. contained inside. The cover of the card has the phrase “Greetings from Washington D.C” on top of four historic government buildings, each divided into separate quadrants.…
Decorative Polish Souvenir Egg
A handmade decorative Easter egg lying on a wooden base with a circular depression in the center. The egg is made from ceramic and covered with suede fabric; then painted green and decorated with a traditional glitter design. Purchased as a tourist…
Model Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 (Scale Replica)
This artifact is a digital image set of a high-resolution 1:64 scale model of the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34. The model shows the outline and structure of the vehicle, right down to the spoiler and headlights, even the wheels. This scale model presents…