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A Piece of the Berlin Wall
It is a small piece of the Berlin Wall about the size of a human hand. It is a rough texture with irregular shapes with one side that is flat with a layer of white chalky paint. The piece has a layer of white paint on one area of its surface, so we…
The Fantastic Popcorn Bucket
The AMC H.E.R.B.I.E. popcorn bucket is a collectible item from The Fantastic Four movie. It is a multi-functional container for snacks and drinks that includes a large popcorn tub, a candy compartment, and a drink dispenser in the head. It also…
Jimmy Buffett 2007 Bama Breeze Tour Shirt
A t-shirt from Jimmy Buffett's 2007 Bama Breeze tour. On this tour he played lots of covers as well as his fans favorite songs. It is an orange shirt with a sun-faded look. The shirt looks worn with a relaxed fit. The front shows an image of 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…
Native American Cast Iron Fire Mark
Artifact is a round, cast iron fire mark. It has a Native American chieftain head in relief. This artifact was originally issued by insurance companies to indicate a property was insured against fire damage. Fire marks were used/issued from the 18th…
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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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…
Raspberry Pi 5
The images shows a Raspberry Pi 5 which is a tiny, affordable computer that is the size of a credit card. People can plug it into a monitor and add a keyboard and mouse and use it like a regular computer. People use this tiny computer to learn…
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…
Onitsuka Tiger Serrano 'Oyster'
The Onitsuka Tiger Serrano model has a minimalistic design inspired by the 1970s track spikes. It has a lightweight nylon upper and a thin rubber outsole, which incorporates octopus-inspired suction cups to mimic the grip and feel of classic track…