Quilts; Quilting; Quilting -- Patterns; Patchwork quilts; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Indiana; Governors-- Indiana; Presidents; 19th century
The “Harrison Rose” quilt pattern can be identified by the triangular shapes that circle the outside edges of the roses. The Harrison Rose quilt pattern was popular in the Midwest from about 1840-1880. The pattern was named for William Henry...
The Beatles may be the most influential, fan-worshipped rock n' roll band of the 20th century. The group featured founding members John Lennon and Paul McCartney on guitar, in addition to George Harrison on bass and Ringo Starr on drums. The...
Toys; Toy making; Airplanes; Handicraft -- Africa; Art, African; Burkina Faso; France -- Colonies -- Africa; Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Can you find the clues that tell how and where this artifact was made? If you look closely at the multi-colored metal, you can see pictures of little Dutch boys, dairy cows and windmills. This toy was made from "Bonnet Rouge" brand...
Kate Greenaway was a talented and popular children’s author during the late 1800s in England and America. She is best known for innocent and sweet illustrated depictions of English children. She was so popular with the public that her...
Toys; Toy making; Hydrocopters; Handicraft -- Africa; Burkina Faso; France -- Colonies -- Africa; Recycling (Waste, etc.); Art, African
Can you find the clues that tell how and where this artifact was made? If you look closely at the multi-colored metal, you can see pictures of little boys and girls wearing Dutch wooden shoes and the words "milk," "sweetened"...
Ukraine; Ukraine -- Social life and customs; Clothing and dress; Folklore -- Ukraine; Embroidery
This Ukrainian folk costume was given to an American host family by their Ukrainian exchange student, Maria. Folk costumes like this one are typically worn for special occasions and festivals. Traditionally, the blouse would be embroidered by the...
Football; Football -- Equipment and supplies; Indianapolis Colts (Football team); Indianapolis; Indiana; Sports -- Indiana
In 1984 the Colts moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, the same year this helmet was made. Today, football inspires people all over the world, but 100 years ago very few people knew anything about American style football. An adaptation of English rugby,...
Puppets have been used by storytellers to illuminate and entertain for centuries. In the seventeenth century, hand puppets became popular because they were easier to operate, cheaper to make and more mobile for traveling than Marionettes. Jacob and...
