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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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
Souvenir Folder of our Nation’s Capital: Washington D.C.
A postcard with foldable photos of the U.S. state capital, Washington D.C. contained inside. The cover of the card has the phrase “Greetings from Washington D.C” on top of four historic government buildings, each divided into separate quadrants.…
"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…
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…
Black Southerner Magazine, Vol. 1 No. 2
This artifact is a vintage issue of Black Southerner Magazine, priced at $1.50 and published during a period that celebrated the cultural life of Southern Black communities. The cover highlights marching band culture, featuring band members and a…
Lablache Face Powder Advertisement
This is an advertisement for Lablache Face Powder, a Ben Levy Company product, a French perfumery from Boston, Massachusetts, produced in the early 20th century. The ad is decorated with floral borders and a woman's profile portrait; it projects…
Model Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 (Scale Replica)
This artifact is a digital image set of a high-resolution 1:64 scale model of the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34. The model shows the outline and structure of the vehicle, right down to the spoiler and headlights, even the wheels. This scale model presents…
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…
Vintage 1960s Monarch Blue Hard-shell Suitcase
This artifact is a vintage 1960s Monarch hard-shell suitcase in a mid-sized form. It has a hard and sturdy blue exterior with running white stitches across the front and back. It features two metal latches at the top with small locks and keyholes on…
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…
AMD Radeon R7 240
The AMD Radeon R7 240 is a small, low-profile graphics card made for basic display and light computer tasks. It became common in budget and office PCs because it used very little power and didn’t need an extra power cable. While not built for heavy…
"Science shows why Old Dutch Cleaner costs less to use"
The back of a farmer’s wife magazine that contains an advertisement. The advertisement is about cleaning powder which uses evidence from a microscope to explain why their product is better. It has a yellowish look of old paper. It is very similar to…
VAIO PCG-394L
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…
Nintendo 3DS
A Nintendo 3DS video game console composed of dual LCD screens and an assortment of membrane switches as well as a thumbstick to control various games. The console featured a headphone jack, various sliders that would control volume and 3D effects,…