Balances (Weighing instruments); Scientific apparatus and instruments; 1940s; Marian College (Indianapolis, Ind.); Indiana
This kind of scale is called an analytical balance. It was used in a laboratory to “weigh” objects (it actually measures the mass) and is very precise. The doors are there to keep away dust and air currents that may change the results of 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,...
Television; Television -- History; Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) 1882-1945; Radio Corporation of America
President Franklin D. Roosevelt made history when he gave an opening address at the World’s Fair in New York City in 1939 that was televised to only about 7,000 TVs - the only 7,000 in the world! Thousands of people attending the Fair that year...
Ribbons; Political collectibles; Campaign paraphernalia; Campaign insignia; Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901; 19th century; Elections -- United States -- History; Souvenirs (Keepsakes)
Benjamin Harrison ran for President in the 1888 election. The campaign gave away banners, buttons, ribbons and bandanas like this one to inspire voters to vote for them. In swing states Indiana and New York, these souvenirs helped them win the...
Guitar; Musical instruments; Dylan, Bob, 1941-; Autographs; Music -- History; Folk music -- History; Music -- United States -- History
Bob Dylan's influence on popular music is immeasurable. Throughout his career, he changed the face of many different genres of music, including folk, rhythm and blues, rock, pop and country. Born in 1961 as Robert Allen Zimmerman in Duluth,...
Indians of North America; Indians of North America -- Southwest, New; Navajo indians; Navajo art; Handicraft -- Southwest, New; Motorcycles; Harley-Davidson Incorporated; Wood-carving
This sculpture was made by the self taught Navajo artist, Delbert Buck. Highly observant, he often depicts his Navajo neighbors doing everyday activities, like riding a bike. Some sculptures characterize his family members, like his grandmother...
Indians of North America; Indians of North America -- Northwest Coast of North America; Indian textile fabrics -- North America; Chilkat indians; Tlingit Indians; Chilkat textile fabrics; Hand weaving; Blankets; Indian dance -- North America
Chilkat dancing blankets were made for men and women to wear, or give, at special Northwest Coast occasions. With movement, the soft fringe would give the impression that the blanket was alive and dancing. Other Northwest Coast weavers held the...
The Eastman Kodak Camera Company of Rochester New York introduced its Vanity Series of Cameras in 1928. The company hoped the fashionably colored exterior of the camera would be a must have for the new female college graduate or young bride....
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901; Political collectibles; Campaign paraphernalia; Buttons; Presidents -- United States; Indiana; Indiana -- History; Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1888; Souvenirs (Keepsakes)
Benjamin Harrison and Levi Morton represented the Republican Party in the 1888 Presidential election. The campaign gave away banners, buttons, ribbons and bandanas like this one to inspire voters to vote for them. In swing states Indiana and New...
