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List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Roll Test Edit Roll Test Edit Tell us what it says about a time, a place or a community. What does it make you think about history and the world? You ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Kodak 'One' camera box Kodak 'One' camera box This box once held one of Major Powell-Cotton’s early cameras – a Kodak ‘One’. This camera was produced by the Eastman ... Contributed by Museum
  3. Singer Sewing Machine Singer Sewing Machine This sewing machine was one of the first ever manufactured by Singer. Singer sewing machines was founded by Issac Singer ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Marx Mechanical Toy Train (1950s) Marx Mechanical Toy Train (1950s) This clockwork train represents an era before the advent of electrical and electronic toys. It comes from a time when ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Baltimore Album Quilts - American Museum Baltimore Album Quilts - American Museum Prized for their skill and bold design, true Baltimore Album quilts were only made in Baltimore between 1846 and 1852. ... Contributed by Individual
  6. 1804 Coin used as military identity disc 1804 Coin used as military identity disc The coin is an 1804 Crown Five Shillings/ Dollar which was hung round the neck of a boy called John Johnson who joined ... Contributed by Individual
  7. World Trade Center ticket World Trade Center ticket In October 1994 I visited New York City for the first time. Of course I visited all the tourist sights including taking ... Contributed by Individual
  8. AC Motor AC Motor Introduction of Tesla's motor in 1888 initiated what is sometimes referred to as the Second Industrial Revolution, ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Powder Horn Powder Horn This powder horn is made from the horn of a large cow or perhaps a bison.There is a cork at the pointed end and it is ... Contributed by Individual
  10. Vietnam Helmet Vietnam Helmet This helmet is from a man who fought in the Vietnam War. My father bought it in Portobello market when he was 10, for ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Barack Obama souvenir basketball Barack Obama souvenir basketball My object was purchased for ten dollars at a party in suburban Washington DC on January 20th 2009. A few hours earlier ... Contributed by Individual
  12. Silver Dollar recovered after 9/11 Silver Dollar recovered after 9/11 My object is an American Silver Dollar, often called a Silver Eagle. This is a pure silver bullion coin weighing one ... Contributed by Individual
  13. Interacting with the World Wide Web Interacting with the World Wide Web This object was designed specifically for the purpose of connecting to the World Wide Web and specifically identifies ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Elvis record Elvis record I received this as a gift 10 years ago: it was released when Elvis was at the peak of his career. Tracks include ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Button holer Button holer This item is associated with fashion, homemade clothes and personal use. Contributed by Individual
  16. Lionel Lines train set Lionel Lines train set Made in the 1930s by the Lionel corporation, USA. It’s an American Flyer train set that runs on three rail electrics. Contributed by Individual
  17. Sewing machine Sewing machine A Wilcocks & Gibbs machine made in New York. It’s an art nouveau, hand-operated portable machine. Contributed by Individual
  18. Willy's MB slat grille jeep Willy's MB slat grille jeep This is a very early jeep built by Willy's which is indicated by a slat rather than a pressed grille. It was supplied to ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Porcelain jug Porcelain jug A "Peace & Plenty" commemorative jug made for the American market. Contributed by Individual
  20. Volt meter Volt meter Made by Weston Electrical Instrument Co, Newark, NJ. This is an ammeter measuring negativity. Contributed by Individual
  21. US Cavalry sword US Cavalry sword The sword is officer issued and was made towards the end of the American Civil War. The owner acquired it from a family ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Beaded bag Beaded bag An evening accessory that I purchased on ebay from America. Contributed by Individual
  23. Quilt Quilt The quilt was made by my great-great-aunt who moved to the States where quilts were made. She came back on the Queen ... Contributed by Individual
  24. standing liberty quarter standing liberty quarter this is a standing libery quarter minted from 1916-1930 one the front there is 'liberty' with a sheid in front with an ... Contributed by Individual
  25. Ilion bank note Ilion bank note this note come from befor the united states used a uniform currency and this made it very easy to countrfit. lincon ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Lifting Block from SS Richard Montgomery Lifting Block from SS Richard Montgomery The SS Richard Montgomery was an American Liberty Ship built during WWII to transport amunitions from America to ... Contributed by Museum
  27. True Lover's Knot True Lover's Knot A “fraktur��?-style paper labyrinth called “A True Lover’s Knot��?. In the latter 18th & early 19th-centuries, amongst some ... Contributed by Individual
  28. Portrait of Sir Isaac Brock (1769-1812) Portrait of Sir Isaac Brock (1769-1812) This pastel portrait of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock attributed to Gerrit Schipper, portrays Brock in the uniform of an ... Contributed by Museum
  29. Malcom Hall's Religious Treatise Malcom Hall's Religious Treatise Found it in a book shop in Brighton. Although from Philadelphia, America, may have been printed in UK. Contributed by Individual
  30. Malcom Hall's Religious Treatise-Quakers Malcom Hall's Religious Treatise-Quakers Found them in a shop in Brighton. Although Philadelphia, America, may have been printed in UK. Contributed by Individual
  31. The apple iphone The apple iphone The iphone is an icon for how we live today all wrapped up in one lightweight easily transportable device. As well as ... Contributed by Individual
  32. The Credit Card The Credit Card Credit cards have been around since the 1900’s in one shape or another. The idea was to create customer loyalty to ... Contributed by Individual
  33. M1 Carbine M1 Carbine This rifle shows how by 1943 , the needs of the modern soldier to fire and reload rapidly had become a significant ... Contributed by Individual
  34. BLICKENSDERFER TELEPRINTER No 5, 1890 BLICKENSDERFER TELEPRINTER No 5, 1890 This machine has been converted to a Teleprinter from the famous No5 machine, hence no keyboard. Instead are 5 solenoids ... Contributed by Museum

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