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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…
Delta Trading Cards
For the set of five Delta Air Lines trading cards commonly given by pilots or flight attendants to passengers, especially kids and aviation enthusiasts. Features a metallic finish photograph of a specific aircraft from Delta’s fleet. The back of each…
Diptych of Virgin Mary of Kazan and Jesus Christ the Teacher
A wooden Orthodox diptych composed of two panels joined by a hinge. The first panel shows the Virgin Mary of Kazan, and the second panel depicts Jesus Christ the Teacher, both framed with gold accents around the perimeter of the imagery. Both of the…
Ericsson DBH 1001 Telephone
This Ericsson telephone model was made in Brazil, it features a heavy Bakelite body, a coiled handset cord, and the iconic circular dial with finger holes used to manually input numbers. The brand Ericsson is originally from Sweden, and over the…
Faces & Characters of Intersectional Feminism
This poster shows pop culture media characters or public figures(notably animation and TV or public figures) that I believe embody the idea of intersectional feminism and how it has shaped their characters and ideals. Images inspired by various media…
Flower Printed Floral Stainless Steel Chopsticks
These pairs of silver chopsticks are composed of stainless silver that feature delicate floral patterns along the upper portion. It’s noted to be durable, mycete resistant, non-toxic, and easy to use. They are designed to resist wear and maintain…
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…
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…
Garmin Forerunner 45
The object is an entry-level runner's watch. It is digital and features GPS tracking and various Bluetooth capabilities that are activated when the watch is connected to the phone through the Garmin Connect app. Due to its primary purpose as a piece…
Gavitt’s “Stock Exchange” (G-S-E)
A photograph scan of a popular card game created in 1904, “Gavitt’s Stock Exchange”, slightly worn from weathering. This card game was the original basis for the game “Pit” which was also created in 1904. Lettering on the card box reveals…