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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…

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…

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…

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…

This artifact is a large, handcrafted fantasy sword modeled in an exaggerated style common to video game and anime weapon design specifically the buster sword from Final Fantasy which Cloud the main character uses frequently. The blade features a…

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…

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…

The 18-inch Acrylic Junior T-Square is made from clear acrylic with a rigid, transparent blade attached perpendicularly to a solid acrylic head. Its smooth surface allows precise measurements and straight edges without visual obstruction. Inch and…

The Sony Walkman E440 is a PMP (portable media player) that is part of Sony’s Walkman E series. This device allows both video and audio playing features and has an FM radio and voice recorder function. It also allows photos to be imported onto the…

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…

The Focal Microscope was a house branded product from Kmart which was a rebranded product originally manufactured in Japan. The Focal Microscope from Kmart was a mass-market educational microscope sold during the mid-to-late 20th century as part of…

The Revere 8 Model 40 camera is a spring-wind video camera. Originally sold for $100, three additional lenses and a cowhide carrying case could have been purchased for an additional cost. The manual for the camera includes a section titled “Movie…

The Osborne Executive was released in 1982. A briefcase-like portable computer that was designed to be the upgraded and more powerful version of its predecessor. However, before the computer could make its mark, the company filed for bankruptcy and…

This artifact is a homemade pinhole film camera designed to capture images using light exposure through a small aperture. It is constructed from a lightproof box and functions without a traditional lens, relying instead on a tiny pinhole to project…

The Kodak Junior Six-20 is a folding film camera estimated to have been manufactured in the 1930s. To operate it, users need to use a lever that allows the lens to protrude into its taking position. Looking closely at the lens, one will find the text…

This is a RELI-A-PAK kit that used to fasten pipes together. It contains 4 5/8-11x3 bolts and 4 5/8-11 finished hex nuts as well as 3 inch GARLOCK 700 ring style 1/16 inch thick gasket. The contents of the kit is packed into a foldable box. The kit…

The GMC-500+ is a device that measures and detects radiation. It is specifically designed for beta, gamma, and x-ray radiation. The device possesses two different Geiger‑Müller tubes for detecting different radiation levels, allowing it to detect up…

The 1858 Remington New Model Army reproduction by F.lli Pietta is a six-shot black powder revolver featuring an eight-inch blue-steel barrel and a brass trigger guard. Following the 1864 Colt factory fire, the Remington New Model Army became the…
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