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Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse Ear Patch hat (Souvenir Accessory)
This artifact consists of black plastic Mickey Mouse-style ears on a headband with a stitched "Walt Disney World" embroidered patch. A widely recognized souvenir and symbol of Disney theme park culture, it functions as both a wearable keepsake and…
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…
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…
Vintage U.S. Coins; 1909 Indian Head Penny & 1857 Flying Eagle Cent
This artifact includes two old U.S. coins: a 1909 Indian Head Cent and an 1857 Flying Eagle Cent. These coins represent early American currency and show how money has changed over time. The 1857 coin is especially important because it was one of the…
Poker Chips in a Wooden Box
This wooden poker chip box has features of a felt-lined lid and slots to organize the white, black, and red plastic poker chips. The chips reflect the lightweight and effective style common in most late 20th century home poker sets, before the…
Red Ruby Ring
A Gold ring with a red ruby as the center stone. Alongside the center stone, there are 8 smaller diamonds surrounding the ruby. The ring was originally my great grandmothers on my mom's side of the family that was passed down to her dad then to her…
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…
World War II Large-Caliber Bullet Casing
This artifact is a large caliber bullet casing. This bullet casing was fired and used during World War 2 in the pacific theatre from a naval vessel. The casing is made of brass and is a large caliber, likely used for anti-air purposes. Much of the…
Floral Crystal Hair Clip Accessory
These images show a rhinestone flower accessory placed on a lace fabric. The piece is made with small, shiny stones arranged in a floral shape, giving it an elegant and detailed appearance. This type of accessory can be used as a brooch, hair clip,…
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…