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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…
Cable-Knit Cardigan with Embroidered Star Detail
This artifact is an oversized, cream-colored cable-knit cardigan featuring navy blue trim and silver embroidered stars on the elbows. The garment is a modern iteration of the cardigan, which originated during the Crimean War as functional military…
Durag as a Cultural and Grooming Artifact
This headwear serves a duality as both a hairstyling accessory, keeping hair in place and compressed (used often for waves, braids, cornrows), and as a significant cultural identifier, especially within Black communities. The durag appears frequently…
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,…
Gold Swiss-Made Pocket Watch
The Swiss pocket watch, which is encased in the original 14k gold, the case which is measured to around 28mm. The pocket watch also includes the original golden yellow chain. The interface— 26cm in width—is made of white enamel with painted Arabic…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vintage Marathon Shirt
A navy short-sleeved t-shirt that has white lettering on both sides.
ID: a navy short-sleeved t-shirt with white lettering on both sides. On the front left side of the chest, there is a title “Myrtle Beach Marathon” with a pelican running across…
ID: a navy short-sleeved t-shirt with white lettering on both sides. On the front left side of the chest, there is a title “Myrtle Beach Marathon” with a pelican running across…
Waltham Pocket Watch
This Waltham pocket watch features a white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, red five-minute indicators, and a seconds sub-dial positioned at the bottom of the face. The case is gold-toned and includes a looped bow and crown at the top for…