World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; National socialism; Military uniforms; Germany. Luftwaffe; Germany. Luftwaffe -- Uniforms
After World War I and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was only allowed a small military force. In 1933, the National Socialist German Workers Party came to power and the infamous Third Reich was born. Two years later, the Treaty...
World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; National socialism; Handkerchiefs
In 1933, the National Socialist German Workers Party came to power and the infamous Third Reich was born. Two years later in 1935, the Treaty of Versailles, which Germany signed after World War I, was renounced and the rise of Adolph Hitler’s...
World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; National socialism; Military uniforms; Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
In 1933, the National Socialist German Workers Party came to power and the infamous Third Reich was born. Two years later in 1935, the Treaty of Versailles, which Germany signed after World War I, was renounced and the rise of Adolph Hitler’s...
World War, 1914-1918; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; Military uniforms; Helmets; Prussia (Germany) -- History
Nothing stands out more in the history of military uniforms than the spiked helmet, or pickelhaube, which literally means "pimple hat." The pickelhaube was originally part of Prussian military headgear. The Prussian King, Friedrich...
Sweden; Germany; Folklore - Germany; Drinking cups; Marriage customs and rites; Weddings--Equipment and supplies
The story of the bridal cup is inspired by a true story in 1450 from Nuremberg, Germany. The young daughter of a nobleman fell in love with a goldsmith. The young woman’s father did not approve and forbade them to be together. He imprisoned the...
Germany; Germany -- Social life and customs; Clothing and dress; Oktoberfest; Festivals
Oktoberfest, a German festival, began as a celebration of Princess Therese’s marriage to Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig in Munich on October 12, 1810. The citizens of Munich enjoyed the celebration so much that they decided to make it a yearly...
Toys; Mechanical toys; Motorcycles; World War, 1939-1945; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 1918-1933; Nazis; Hitler-Jugend; 1930s; World War, 1939-1945 -- Children; National socialism
German citizens, frustrated by ineffective government and the Great Depression, struggled during the 1930s with high unemployment and poverty. In a climate of unrest, German toy manufacturers responded by making military toys that reflected...
Planetariums; Solar System; Planets; Models and modelmaking; Germany
Made to represent how the planets in our Solar System orbit around the sun, orreries were regarded as essential teaching tools for Eighteenth Century lecturers of science. In 1713, under the patronage of Charles Boyle, Earl of Orrery, clockmaker...
Rhamphorhynchus was a pterosaur, or flying reptile, whose name means “Beak Snout." Remains of fish have been found in the crop, a pouch in the esophagus in which food is held for later digestion or for regurgitation to nestlings, and stomach...
This unusual fossil lobster was discovered in the famous Solenhofen fossil beds outside of Munich, Germany. The limestone quarries in this region provide stone for tiles, but also produce fossils from the Jurassic Period which date back to over 155...
Toys, Tin toys, Mechanical toys, Helicopters; United Nations; Germany--20th century
Where can this helicopter fly? Made in Western Germany following World War II, this 1950s helicopter celebrates the newly created United Nations, an international organization formed in 1945 to promote peace, security, human rights and economic...
Toys; Tin toys; Mechanical toys; Merry-go-round; Indiana; Indianapolis (Ind.); Indianapolis (Ind.) -- History; Indiana -- History; Music box; 1910s
Can you imagine opening a gift box to find this fancy carousel? Both levels of the carousel spin as the music box plays. The Charles Mayer Department Store sold the toy in 1911. World famous for their beautiful toys, the Marklin Toy Company made...
Schorl is one of the most common forms of a mineral group known as Tourmaline. The crystal it forms is thin, triangular, and black and is found as part of other rocks. If you cut the crystal in half it will be triangular in shape. Schorl Tourmaline...
Before the Humpty Dumpty Circus, a lion couldn’t roar then jump down from a chair in front of the lion tamer. To make animals “come alive” Albert Schoenhut first used new rubber elastic corded joints. His circuses allowed children in the...
Savings bonds; Government securities; Investments; World War, 1939-1941; Indiana
During the early 1940s, the United States issued Defense bonds and stamps to raise money to support the war effort against Germany and Japan. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941, the bonds became war bonds after the United...
Mickey Mouse (Fictitious character); Toys; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); World War, 1939-1945; Immigrants -- United States -- History; Jews -- Migrations; Jews -- Europe -- Migrations; Jews -- United States -- History; United States -- Emigration...
Living in Berlin, Germany during the late 1920s, a young Jewish girl, named Illo Heppner, was given this Mickey Mouse tea set made by Rosenthal and Co. As Nazi power was rising in Berlin during the 1930s, Illo and her parents were forced to...
German writings from the 1500s contain the first mention of the Easter Bunny, a traditional symbol of Springtime and rebirth. The first food Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s and were baked pastry bunnies with sugar...
Made from wood, these animals represent a long-standing craft tradition. Woodworking exists in many forms, from nutcrackers, to Christmas candle pyramids, to smoking figures, to fairy tale figurines. Small wooden figures are created to represent...
Dolls; World War 1939-1945; Lithuania -- History -- German occupation, 1941-1944
This particular doll was made by Sofia Rukuira while in a Soviet Union labor camp in 1944. Losing her home, Sofia was moved to one of these camps along with her husband, Anton, and two sons. All except one son survived the ordeal and moved to...
Italy has diverse regional customs practiced within its borders. These differences could be a reflection of Italy’s numerous kingdoms or controlling influences of neighboring countries such as Austria, France, Germany, and Spain. Italian folk...
