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Machete from Guatemala
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…
Oud Burner
A burner used to heat and burn oud chips or oud wood chips to be able to release their fragrance. They are shaped differently, some are like vases and blend in with your home décor. This one uses charcoal. You heat the charcoal on the stove and then…
Decorative Polish Souvenir Egg
A handmade decorative Easter egg lying on a wooden base with a circular depression in the center. The egg is made from ceramic and covered with suede fabric; then painted green and decorated with a traditional glitter design. Purchased as a tourist…
Tasbih Beads
The tasbih is made with beads which Muslims normally use to recite words like Subhana Allah, Allahu Akbar and Astaghfirulla in other to praise their God. It is widely use in Muslims households with every person having their individual tasbih to use…
Ilẹkẹ (Beads)
Handmade set of beads, strung together by a wire, the beads are made of coral and are reddish brown in color, around 2in in length and one each is 1in by .5. These are a type of bead worn during celebrations and other traditional events in the Yoruba…
Kenyan Beaded Bracelet Representing the National Flag
This handcrafted Kenyan beaded wristband, featuring the country’s flag colors: black, red, green, and white, is a testament to Kenya’s rich heritage. The tight weave of tiny plastic beads forms a solid circle, symbolizing pride, unity, and cultural…
Cowboy Hats (Not a Fashion Statement)
Hat owner worked on a farm during childhood where he developed a practical use for a cowboy hat. Cowboy hat was worn during the late 80s and 90s in Cutbank Montana.
ID: A white cowboy hat made from straw like material that has endured…
ID: A white cowboy hat made from straw like material that has endured…
Cooking a Traditional Greek Avgolemono Soup
This image is of a recipe of Avgolemono soup a traditional Greek dish that is commonly made and served on Greek Orthodox Easter.
Arroz con Gandules
A large pot of Arroz con Gandules cooking on a stove.
Cows Crossing the Road
Pictured in this still image is Charles Waits standing in the middle of Mission Road in Cartersville, Georgia. Behind Charles, there is a pale-colored truck also on the road. In the distance, the road disappears into many large, green trees. There…
"Information Tests to Try on Your Children"
An article found in one publication of “The Parents’ Magazine”, published in February 1931. The article is about a series of tests that parents can use to determine if their children are properly developing according to their age. These assessments…
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…
Mr. Panda's Qingming Jie
The first image is a panda praying to his ancestors. The second image is a panda preparing offerings.
The two images represent the preparations of Qingming Jie, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, in two different forms. In many ways, this ritual is…
The two images represent the preparations of Qingming Jie, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, in two different forms. In many ways, this ritual is…
A Self-Lathering Brush: The Latest and the Greatest Shaving Aid
Full page featuring an ad. The advertisement is about a self-lathering brush in the weekly newspaper. Published at the end of WWI.
Identifier: Three circular images at the top of the page demonstrate the three steps of using the brush. Step one…
Identifier: Three circular images at the top of the page demonstrate the three steps of using the brush. Step one…
The Spirit in the Soil
How do natural landscapes preserve memory? This is the core idea of "The Spirit in the Soil." It goes over the story of a spirit and its life before and while humans lived on its land. It goes deeper into how it does everything in its power to get…
Rolling Stone's 1980 Rock and Roll Awards
The 1980 Rolling Stone Magazine Fan Voted Awards. Each year the magazine would have fans vote in different categories for their favorite musicians.
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…
Frankincense and Mrryh
An image of frankincense and myrrh prepared to be lit to ward off duppies or malevolent spirits from a home that has yet to be moved into.