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Machete from Guatemala
This machete was obtained by a family member some time while deployed for Operation Desert Storm and passed down. The machete itself has a decorative leather sheath, a black handle, and a long slightly curved steel blade. The blade shows surface ware…
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…
Masonic Watch
Masonic watches are a type of watches that have symbols such as a square and compasses, the letter "G", and other meaningful emblems. The one above has a gold frame with a navy background. George Bread-belt, Silas Hoadley, Sir Seth Thomas, and…
McCall's the first PRINTED PATTERN: Women’s and Misses’ Evening Dress in Two Lengths for Half Sizes
A photograph scan of a vintage 1954 McCalls Printed pattern No. 3028, to make Women’s and Misses’ Evening Dress in two lengths for Half sizes. Includes 9 pieces with instructions for cutting, sewing, and alterations. This is one of the many patterns…
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…
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…
Mohawk Bear Clan Replica Necklace
A handmade beaded necklace using a variety of turquoise silver and crème beads. The necklace is a modern replica of traditional necklaces from the Mohawk Tribe, specifically from the bear clan within this tribe. Beads originally sourced in Canada…
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…
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…