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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…
Ilẹkẹ (Beads)
Handmade set of beads, strung together by a wire, the beads are made of coral and are reddish brown in color, around 2in in length and one each is 1in by .5. These are a type of bead worn during celebrations and other traditional events in the Yoruba…
Vintage 1960s Monarch Blue Hard-shell Suitcase
This artifact is a vintage 1960s Monarch hard-shell suitcase in a mid-sized form. It has a hard and sturdy blue exterior with running white stitches across the front and back. It features two metal latches at the top with small locks and keyholes on…
Baro't Saya
This is a photo of a Filipina family friend wearing a more contemporary version of the national dress of The Philippines known as the baro't saya. A version of the baro't saya existed before Spanish colonization first started in the Philippines in…
AMD Radeon R7 240
The AMD Radeon R7 240 is a small, low-profile graphics card made for basic display and light computer tasks. It became common in budget and office PCs because it used very little power and didn’t need an extra power cable. While not built for heavy…
VAIO PCG-394L
The Vaio VGN-FZ240E PCG-394L, part of the VGN-FZ200 series, ran Windows Vista and was known for its sleek design and for being ahead of its time in multimedia technology. It was designed with a focus on portable entertainment, featuring many…
Nintendo 3DS
A Nintendo 3DS video game console composed of dual LCD screens and an assortment of membrane switches as well as a thumbstick to control various games. The console featured a headphone jack, various sliders that would control volume and 3D effects,…
Mississippi State Cowbell
The Mississippi State cowbell is a handcrafted metal noisemaker traditionally made from a welded steel or iron bell fitted with a wooden or metal handle. Originally adapted from actual livestock cowbells found on farms across Mississippi, the object…