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General Electric Automatic Dishwasher Advertisement
A 1958 magazine advertisement promoting the General Electric automatic dishwasher. The ad contrasts the labor of handwashing dishes with the convenience of GE’s new appliance, using illustrated scenes of dishwashing and a modern kitchen photograph.…
Mariner’s Weather Glass
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…
Vintage Champion Spark Plug Advertisement
A vintage print advertisement promoting Champion Spark Plugs, featuring a four-engine propeller airliner, a spark plug illustration, and an orange automobile. The ad claims that most airlines specify Champion Spark Plugs due to their dependability.…
Osborne Executive Computer
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…
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…
Souvenir of the State Buildings at the Capital: Albany, N.Y.
This postcard, exhibiting the civic architecture of Albany, N.Y., was created by a now discontinued postcard-publishing company that specialized in scenes from notable cities and parks in the United States. The company, Curt Teich & Co., is most…
"Pounding Corn"
An article found in the "Africa Report" published in 1985. The article is about two African women laboring in Africa and how they use their resources in agriculture to prepare food. The article describes the domestic responsibilities these women take…
Sony Walkman PMP (E440 Series)
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…
Focal Microscope
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…
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…
Diptych of Virgin Mary of Kazan and Jesus Christ the Teacher
A wooden Orthodox diptych composed of two panels joined by a hinge. The first panel shows the Virgin Mary of Kazan, and the second panel depicts Jesus Christ the Teacher, both framed with gold accents around the perimeter of the imagery. Both of the…
Yeti Stainless Steel Bottle
A silver colored Yeti rambler that is made of 18/8 grade stainless steel. It is 26 ounces with double- wall vacuum insulation that keeps drinks hot or cold. This Yeti rambler does not contain any BPA. The Yeti brand specifically started to make…
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…
Handcrafted Red and Black Buster Sword
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…
"Home by Lunch"
This plate titled “Home by Lunch” was created by Rusty Money. It is the second edition of the series titled, “Seems Like Yesterday.” The artist was a well-known watercolorist who focused primarily on outdoor, nature scenes. This plate was created May…
Superman: Ultimate Flight Area at Six Flags Over Georgia
Two photos capturing the entrance and themed plaza of Six Flags Over Georgia’s Superman: Ultimate Flight roller coaster. The images highlight the large entrance sign featuring classic Superman comic style art, Superman’s signature colors (red, blue,…
Buckley Deer Family Figurines (Calico Critters / Sylvanian Families)
The Buckley Deer Family is a set of Calico Critters figurines produced by Epoch, known for their flocked texture, miniature clothing, and emphasis on gentle woodland storytelling. Originally released in Japan in 2009 and later in the United States in…
4k UHD Akira Steelbook
A metal DVD case that houses both a 4k and a regular copy of the film Akira (1988), both available in Japanese, English, as well as a remastered English dub a few years later. Contains special artwork on the front and back that is exclusive to the…