Japan; Japan -- Social life and customs; Netsukes; Horses in art; Zodiac; Mammoths
Netsuke were first worn in Japan in the 17th century. They were invented because traditional Japanese robes had no pockets. Men who wore them needed a place to keep personal belongings such as pipes, tobacco, money, seals, and medicines. They...
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...
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,...