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“Puff Puff” Loco Battery-Operated Tin Train
An inanimate, three-dimensional 16-inch tin toy train. Operates by battery, produces smoke, and has flashing lights. Colorfully designed toy that was made for children.
Physical Dimensions; 16”(L) x 3”(W) x 4.5”(H)
Physical Dimensions; 16”(L) x 3”(W) x 4.5”(H)
Bear of Love Totem Replica from the 2003 Film, Brother Bear
The front & back of a necklace replica of the “Bear of Love” totem from the 2003 film Brother Bear. One photo shows the front while the other shows the back of the totem. The necklace was casted in solid resin with a stone filler to give its stone…
Buy and Use Christmas Seals Fight Tuberculosis
Cardboard tabletop advertisement for Christmas Seals, which were first issued in 1907 as part of a grassroots effort to combat tuberculosis, a deadly disease that was the leading cause of death in the United States at the time.
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Cellular Counting Bright Line Hemacytometer Kit
This image is a hemacytometer used for cell counting. This kit was manufactured by a well-known brand, it was used during the outbreak of HIV. It is designed for the precise use of counting blood cells. This kit belonged to Jesse R. Peel, who…
Clip from The Substance (22 seconds)
A 22-second clip from Coralie Fargeat's 2024 film The Substance, with the main character in the midst of mental collapse. She is accosting her older self in a state of obvious distress and desperation, suggesting how much she detests how she appears…
Tags: Aging, Beauty Standards, Body Dysmorphia, Body Horror, Coralie Fargeat, Cosmetic Culture, Experimental Drug, Female Desperation, Feminist Film, Gender & Identity, Hollywood Ageism, Horror Cinema, Media Critique, Mental Health, Patriarchy, Psychological Breakdown, Self-Perception, Surrealism in Film, Visual Metaphor, Youth Obsession
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…
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…
Tags: Computers, Framework, Laptop, Repairability, Right-to-Repair, technology
Hart and Hertel Cigar Press
Vintage cigar press made of softwood on the outside and copper beech on the lower layer with hornbeam in the area of the sharp edges on the upper layer. This particular press was No. 9059. The wood is stamped with a “6” and the letters “D.R.G.I.” and…
Hello Kitty Tamagotchi
The Hello Kitty Tamagotchi is a limited-edition version of the classic virtual pet toy, featuring Sanrio’s beloved Hello Kitty. Players care for their digital pet by feeding, cleaning, and playing mini-games. This battery-powered device is a small,…
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…
Tags: Community outreach, Freemason, Gold, Watches