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Displaying 101 - 200 of 240

	Cat. #	Name	Description
101	ED2021-59	Stereograph	A stereograph with a picture two people sitting underneath a tree on a rural landscape. There is no title for the image. The pictures are surrounded by an orange background color. Stereograph images were viewed through stereoscopes and allowed the viewer to see the image in 3D.
102	ED2021-60	Cloth	A piece of cream-colored cloth with a design featuring 12 people, 3 horses, and 1 elephant. From L-R: 1 man riding a white horse, 1 man walking, 3 men riding on top of a black elephant, 3 women walking in a group while carrying two people (1 man and 1 woman) on top of their heads, 1 man riding a white horse, and 1 man riding a yellow horse while carrying a flag attached to a flag pole. Likely inspired by Indian history and art, this cloth art uses only red, yellow, black, and white colors to create the procession scene.
103	ED2021-61	Curling Iron	A victorian-era curling iron, with a slim, metal tong base and wooden handles. The user would stick the metal tong base either on a curling iron heater or in the flame of a heat source (i.e. candle) and use the heated tongs to curl their hair.
104	ED2021-62	Coffee Pot	An old, metal, Turkish coffee pot. It has a circular base, a triangular spout, a curved handle, and a lid attached with a hinge. The lid contains an oval pattern around the base and is topped off with a pointed decoration. The pot may have had more of a design on the body at one point but has faded away over time.
105	ED2021-63	Pottery	A white piece of pottery with brown, orange, yellow, and black painted, indigenous designs. Most likely a piece of art sold to tourists somewhere in the southwest United States. "1976 - LeAnna Jones" is written on the bottom of the pot in pencil.
106	ED2021-64	Quipu Knots	A set of replica quipu knots made with white, blue, and yellow threads. The person who created this example modeled various types of knots used by the Inca to record information. Also with the quipu is a 2-page packet of instructions explaining the various knots and how to make one with modern-day materials.
107	ED2021-65	Carving	A piece of dark-brown, wood-carving art from Africa. In the middle of the tall piece is a carving of a person's head with long, angular edges.
108	ED2021-66	Mask, Boar	A dark brown, wooden boar mask with white, gold, and red accent colors. This mask is most likely from Africa where various different groups of people use wooden, animal masks during their traditional rituals and ceremonies.
109	ED2021-67	Carving	An African wood-carving sculpture made of black wood. The carved-out picture shows an image of a lion and a sun.
110	ED2021-68	Doll, Japanese	A small, porcelain baby doll from Japan. The doll is wearing a floral kimono with a gold sash around the waist (obi) and red vest (hifu) over the outfit. The doll's hair is tied-up into a bun on top of its head with flowers inserted into the front of the bun.
111	ED2021-69	Doll, Chinese	A small, fabric doll from China (Taiwan). The doll is wearing a pink floral patterned outfit which resembles a qipao. . The doll's hair is tied-up into a bun on the back of its head with a flower inserted into the bun. On the doll's back is a baby in a pink blanket tied to the doll's body with blue rope. The doll rests on top of a mini, green fabric pedestal with a sticker that says "Handmade in Taiwan, Republic of China" on the bottom.
112	ED2021-70	Khokhloma Set	A Khokhloma set from Russia featuring 2 mini cups (A,B), 1 small spoon (C), and 1 big spoon (D). Khokhloma painting originates from Russia where the artist paints wooden utensils with bright, colorful colors and designs. This set was painted using the colors gold, black, orange, green, and red. The 2 cups have stickers on the bottom which both translate to "Khokhloma Painting, Glasses, Price 06.95."
113	ED2021-71	Doll, Chinese	A small, fabric doll from China (Taiwan). The doll is wearing a blue dress resembling a qipao. On top of the doll's head is a red hair wrap and a tan, conical hat. The doll is holding a woven basket on its right arm and rests on top of a red, fabric pedestal with a sticker that says "Handmade in Taiwan, Republic of China" on the bottom.
114	ED2021-72	Doll, Spanish	A doll from Spain wearing traditional flamenco dancing attire for men. The outfit includes black shoes, black pants, a red belt, a white undershirt, a black jacket, and a black brimmed hat. It was purchased for 85 pesetas (the currency in Spain before the switch to Euros).
115	ED2021-73	Doll, Spanish	A doll from Spain wearing traditional flamenco dancing attire for women. The outfit includes red high heels, a multicolored dress (red, white, black, pink, gold), a long white veil, and a tan guitar in its right hand. It was purchased for 100 pesetas (the currency in Spain before the switch to Euros).
116	ED2021-74	Bowl	Round, wooden bowl colored with different stripes (tan, light brown, dark brown). The opening is 24 cm across. Possibly from Costa Rica as on the bottom it says "₡85.00" on the bottom, indicating it was purchased for 85 cólones.
117	ED2021-75	Bowl	A small, gray bowl made in Japan. There's a meander pattern around the bowl and the opening is 12 cm across. The bowl rests on top of 3 litte legs attached to its bottom.
118	ED2021-76	Paper, Amate	A painting on amate paper. The artist painted images of the flora and animals of their country (likely Mexico) in bright colors such as green, orange, blue, pink, and white.
119	ED2021-77	Cloth	A white piece of cloth with an image of a blue hand fan and a gray, rectangle pattern behind it. There are Chinese characters and words on the fan, below the fan, and in a small paragraph to the right of the fan.
120	ED2021-78	Comb	A wooden comb from Africa, likely east Africa because it is double sided. The bottom teeth are longer than the top teeth and the image carved out in the middle (which divides the two sides of teeth) is of a face. It's stained a dark, ashy brown color and the teeth of the comb are on the sharper side.
121	ED2021-79	Sherd, Pottery	Three, small pieces of pottery sherd (A-C). All three are a red-brown color.
122	ED2021-80	Chopsticks	15, wooden chopsticks (A-O) and 3 mini-Japanese paper dolls containing toothpick bodies (P-R) attached to folded pieces of white paper. The chopsticks vary in length, width, and shape. In China, chopsticks tend to be long with wide ends to make it easier to share food across the table (as it is very common in Chinese cultures to share food with one another). In Japan, the chopsticks are shorter with narrower, more pointed ends because they do not share food as often as the Chinese and their diet consists of more fish which requires sharper chopsticks to pick apart. In Korea, chopsticks are often made of metal and have a flatter body.
123	ED2021-81	Book, Hymnal	A hymnal book written in German for German-speaking immigrants in the United States who practiced Christianity (most likely the Lutheran denomination) and formed their own congregations. It was printed in 1894 in Cleveland, Ohio and the title reads "Gebet und Danklieder" which means "Prayer and Thanksgiving Songs." There is no image on the cover, just the title and a victorian-style border across the top and the bottom.
124	ED2021-82	Book, Prayer	A small prayer book for children who spoke German and practiced Christianity (most likely the Lutheran denomination). It was printed in 1909 in Columbus, Ohio and likely for German immigrants who created their own German-speaking congregations. The title reads, "Gebete für die Kleinen" which translates in English to "Prayers for the Little Ones." On the front cover is an image of Jesus Christ with three children surrounding him.
125	ED2021-83	Book	"A Treatise on the Structure of the English Language...," published in 1846 by Cowperthwait & CO. This book was written by Samuel S. Greene, a professor in the Normal Department at Brown University with the goal to improve the teaching of the English language. It contains a lot of explanation on English grammar and how to use the grammar rules in writing. There is no image on the cover, just the title, other publishing information, and a black spine.
126	ED2021-84	Dictionary	A German-English dictionary titled "Langenscheidt's Pocket-Dictionary of the English and German Languages." This edition is from 1944 and has a plain, blue cover with no markings.
127	ED2021-85	Cookbook	A cookbook written in Arabic, which is read from right to left. The titled is translated to "The Art of Cooking" in English and is written by multiple authors. It was published in Beirut, Lebanon, sometime between 1980 and 1990, by Dar Al-Hayat Library.
128	ED2021-86	Zucchini Corer	A zucchini coring tool (also called a hollower or a "manakra" in Arabic) used to prepare some Middle Eastern dishes that include a hollowed-out zucchini. According to the information card kept with the tool, "The tool is common throughout Jordan and Lebanon and was brought with an immigrant from Amman, Jordan in the 1980s."
129	ED2021-87	Apron	A vintage flour sack apron/bib for a child. It is made from a thin, fabric material that is has a light blue color, a white floral design, and white thread. There are only 2 strands (one on each side of the waistline) to tie together around the back of the child and one pocket on the right side.
130	ED2021-88	Scarf	A scarf made of thin, sheer material and, when unfolded, is quite long and wide. The design of the scarf features alternating block sections of red, green, yellow, and purple with white-colored geometric shapes on each section. The tag reads "Khazana, Mpls - Minnesota, Tel (612) 339-4565" and was purchased for $25. Khazana is a boutique in Minneapolis which sells international items, namely from India.
131	ED2021-89	Scarf	A small scarf made from sheer, pink fabric.
132	ED2021-90	Cup	A metal drinking cup (gilas). The note left with the object reads: "Metal drinking tumbler (GILAS - a pronunciation in Hindi of 'glass'); The tumbler is used for water, tea, or buttermilk. Tea is always mixed with boiled milk and sugar. Adults rarely drink milk since they prefer to make it into curds (yogurt) or buttermilk, cheese, or sweet desserts and ghee. Some of the families in this village now have crockery tea cups and glass glasses, but the metal tumbler is far more common."
133	ED2021-91	Carving	An African (Nigerian) piece of art made from thorn wood carving. The small figurine depicts a person sitting on a stool and weaving blue fabric.
134	ED2021-92	Doll, Indian	A doll (B) dressed in orange pants, a blue-striped undershirt, a purple and green floral cardigan, and a cream-colored saree (sari) with the same floral pattern around the border. The black hair is made of yarn and wrapped onto the back of the head to mimic a bun. Additionally, the Indian doll has a red bindi in between her eyebrows. Included with the doll is a piece of yellow paper (A) which instructs people how to properly wrap the doll in her sari.
135	ED2021-93	Xylophone	A wooden, stir xylophone (A) and an accompanying mallet (B). Unlike the common, long xylophones, this version is played by swirling or bouncing the stick back and forth in the middle of the instrument. Historically, xylophones were (and still commonly are) used in Asian and African music.
136	ED2021-94	Drum	A round frame drum from India. The frame of the drum is made of an orange-colored wood and the drum head is made of an opaque, white material.
137	ED2021-95	Cover, Cushion	A square-shaped cushion cover from Andhra Pradesh, India. The design on the front of the cover contains various squares which wrap around the entirety of the fabric. Each square has its own pattern but the main colors include blue, red, green, and black. The tag attached to the cover reads: "A cooperative of block print artisans in Andhra Pradesh, India, created this beautiful design. In block printing, craftspeople carve a design into a simple wood block, ink or pour hot wax on the block, then stamp the impression on fabric or paper. Craftspeople are often at a disadvantage in India because they lack financial knowledge and promotional skills. Asha Handicrafts, a non-profit organization, partners together with these block print artisans by fairly marketing their creations."
138	ED2021-96	Drum, Tabla	A small tabla drum. The body of the drum is a light brown color and the drum head is white with a big, black, off-center circle in the middle. Along the sides of the drum are white strings that run vertically, up-and-down all around the body. Tabla drums are commonly used in India and are played using the hands.
139	ED2021-97	Khartal	A pair of two khartal instruments (A,B) that resemble a tambourine when put together. The two pieces are wooden, half circles with gold colored bells lining the circular edge. One has a larger hand opening in the middle than the other. A sticker on one of them reads "Handcrafted in India - Archana Crafts." Played by putting the thumb in the one with the circle opening (A) and the other four fingers in the one with the larger opening (B) and shaking the hand.
140	ED2021-98	Embroidery	A set of Hmong Paj Ntaub textile art. This type of needlework is specific to the Hmong ethnic group (Southwestern Asia) and features colorful, flowery designs. The set includes 23 pieces (2 - white, 1 - light brown, 2 - dark blue, 3 - dark gray, 2 - dark orange, 6 - brown, 2 - aqua blue, 5 - red).
141	ED2021-99	Pottery	A replica Moche sex pot. This piece of black pottery depicts two people in an erotic pose. There's a spout coming off the top of one the figure's back. Along the bottom edge is a triangular pattern which encircles the entire piece. The Moche were an old, Andean civilization. Archeologists and looters continue to find authentic sex pots in tombs and other hidden locations in Peru.
142	ED2021-100	Stamp, Wood	A set of 12 (A-L) hand carved, wooden stamps with various images and patterns (i.e.. horse, floral, leaves). They are covered in dried-up paint of various colors from previous uses. This type of stamp is popular in India.
143	ED2021-101	Pot, Cooking	An aluminum cooking pot (B) with a lid (A), otherwise known as a patila in India. According to the information card included with the pot, it can function as a saucepan, soup pot, or stewing pot. Neither the pot or the lid have handles, a commonality among Indian cookware.
144	ED2021-102	Bracelet	A bracelet from India made of brass. It's a C-shaped piece of jewlery with a chain pattern on the front.
145	ED2021-103	Figurines	Two brass figurines from India. The first figurine (A) is a small elephant with some accessories on its back and trunk. The second figurine (B) is a horse/donkey with accessories on its back and head.
146	ED2021-104	Rhythm Sticks	A set of 6, blue rhythm sticks (A-F). They are typically used in music classes to practice motor skills and rhythm keeping.
147	ED2021-105	Cup, Katori	A small, metal cup called a katori in Hindi. The tag attached with the katori reads: "Small food cups (katoris) - These are used on the Thali for the more liquid curries and for curds." A thali is an Indian-style platter of different dishes.
148	ED2021-106	Serving Plate	A metal serving plate called a Thali in Hindi. In India, thalis are used to serve a platter of different dishes, each in their own individual cup or katori.
149	ED2021-107	Baraja Cards	A set a Baraja playing cards from Mexico. Included with the cards is a packet listing the various games which can be played with the cards. A label on the cards reads "Hecho en Mexico" and the set was purchased for $2.50 from a store called La Chiquita.
150	ED2021-108	Anklet	A metal, Indian anklet, called a payal. The anklet has two strands with sets of bells placed at intervals on the strands. On the clasp is the @ symbol (possibly a brand symbol) and a set of bells.
151	ED2021-109	Gopichand	A string instrument from India played by plucking the string the stretches from the handle to the drum. This object is missing the string and the tuning nob at the top of the handle (where an empty hole sits). It is brown with a small drum end connected to a long handle that attaches to two sides of the drum. Sticker on the front of the instrument reads "BINA - Bina Musical Store - Made in India."
152	ED2021-110	Pinafore	Modern reproduction of a pinafore. A white, pinstripe with two pockets on the front. The opening buttons up in the back so that the pockets are on the front side of the body. This type of garment is worn over clothing, typically a blouse or a dress, to protect the clothing underneath. The small size suggests it was made for a child to wear.
153	ED2021-111	Ball, Sepak Takraw	A sepak takraw ball made from a woven wood material. The game of sepak takraw is native to southeast Asia and is popular in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, and the Philippines. The game resembles volleyball but players are only allowed to use their feet, knees, or head to touch the ball.
154	ED2021-112	Moccasins	A pair of tan moccasins (A,B) in the style of plains Native Americans. The front of the shoes contain 7, small triangles made out of red, black, and white beads. The origin is unknown and they are replicas. With the object is a small pamphlet from the Sioux Indian Museum and Crafts Center which provides more information and pictures of authentic moccasins.
155	ED2021-113	Rug	A small rug from China. The main color is red and there are two images of buildings (possibly temples or palaces) at the top half of the rug. The bottom half of the rug features more colorful designs and two columns running from top to bottom, as if they're holding up the images of the buildings. Other colors in the rug include dark blue, yellow, green, and white. The tag on the bottom of the rug reads "Swan Brand - Velveteen Rugs."
156	ED2021-114	Kimono	A pink kimono (A) from Japan. Accent colors include light purple, dark green, orange, white, black, and gold. Images of flowers, cranes, ribbons, and wheelbarrows cover the fabric. Also includes a pink belt (B) to tie around the waist after putting on the kimono.
157	ED2021-115	Kimono	A long, black kimono from Japan. Accent colors include red, blue, green, and white. Images of flowers, leaves, and berries cover the fabric. There is no manufacturer tag.
158	ED2021-116	Book	A book from Bosnia which includes 12 oral, epic poems and a brief background on the oral literature of the Bosniak ethnic group. Written in Bosnian. The title is "Od Đerzelez Alije do Tala Ličanina, izbor iz usmene epike Bošnjaka" which translates to "From Đerzelez Allije to Tala Ličanina, a selection from the oral history of Bosniaks." The author is Denana Buturović and this edition was published in 1997.
159	ED2021-117	Tea Table	A small, tea table made from bamboo. The table has a square table top and 4 legs connected to each other by small sticks. Likely a tourist piece from Asia.
160	ED2021-118	Adungu	The adungu is a harp-like instrument from east-central Africa, namely in the areas of Uganda, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This string instrument is small and dark brown with four strings and three tuning pegs (one is missing from the top). It is played by plucking the strings.
161	ED2021-119	Stereoscope	A stereoscope from the early twentieth century. The eyepiece is made from a silver metal and contains a floral design and the words "sun sculpture trademark" across the top. On the piece of wood that divides the eyepiece is a black sticker which reads "Property of Iowa State Teachers College." On the end of the stereoscope is a small, white sticker which says "12." The handle on the bottom of the device unfolds so that the viewer can hold it and view the stereograph properly.
162	ED2021-120	Stereoscope	A stereoscope from the early twentieth century. The eyepiece is a silver metal with a floral design and the words "sun scultpture trademark" across the top. On the end of the stereoscope is a small, white sticker with an unreadable number. The handle on the bottom of the device unfolds so that the viewer can hold it and view the stereograph properly.
163	ED2021-121	Coin	5 yen coin from Japan.
164	ED2021-122	Chopsticks	Two sets of chopsticks from Japan. On the first pair (A) are the colors blue and brown, with a white floral pattern covering the blue top of the sticks. The sticker on the front of the packaging reads "non-slip" in Japanese. The second pair (B) are pink with images of beach balls and a Japanese girl covering the sticks. The back of the packaging provides washing and handling directions written in Japanese. The top of the packaging, on the white tag, reads "non-slip" in Japanese, also.
165	ED2021-123	Teacup	A teacup from Japan, often called a yunomi. These cups do not have a handle like European teacups. This particular yunomi is dark orange with images of cranes decorating the side. The bottom of the cup has a couple of Japanese characters and the word "JAPAN" written in black. It is made of a ceramic material.
166	ED2021-124	Teacup	A teacup from Japan, often called a yunomi. This cup has no handle unlike European teacups. Blue and white images of wildlife and other objects cover the side of the cup. The Japanese characters on the side of the cup translate to "Kirishima" which suggests that this cup is a tourist piece from the Japanese city of Kirishima.
167	ED2021-125	Handkerchief	A translucent, tourist handkerchief from Norway. Along the border of the piece are 12 boxes, each labeled with a different month and an image representing a different Norwegian city. In the middle of the piece is the word "NORGE" in red lettering with the words "Norway - Norwegen - Norvège - Noruega" surrounding it.
168	ED2021-126	Tapestry	An orange tapestry with various patterns made with white and brown accent colors. When unfolded, it is fairly big. It was made by the brand Marketplace: Handwork of India which is a not-for-profit organization that employs women in Mumbai with fair wages and non-exploitative work.
169	ED2021-127	Shoes	A pair of black, kung fu shoes (A,B). Kung fu shoes are lightweight with plastic or rubber soles to help people grip the floor when practicing kung fu, tai chi, or similar activities. This particular pair are size 26 in China (size 10 for children in the United States) and have hard, brown, plastic soles. On the sole is the name of the brand (Gongfu), the words "Made in China", and the size of the shoes (26).
170	ED2021-128	Game, Mikado Spiel	A set a Mikado pick-up sticks. This game originated in Europe and is a popular educational game for children. This set contains 31 sticks with varying stripes and an instruction sheet with directions written in French, German, English, Dutch, and Danish. The cover of the set reads "Mikado Spiel" with an image of 7 sticks above the words and the box is made entirely of a light-colored wood.
171	ED2021-129	Pan, Watercolor Paint	A black, watercolor paint pan from the Prang brand, non-toxic, titled "Prang OVL-8 Water Colors." Contains: 8 colors (L-R - yellow, red, blue, green, orange, black, purple, and brown). No paint brush in case.
172	ED2021-130	Pan, Watercolor Paint	A black, watercolor paint pan from the Prang brand, non-toxic, titled "Prang Water Colors." The label on the front of the tin is a read circle with a small, white image of Old Faithful below the words. Contains: 8 colors (L-R - blue, white, black, brown, orange, green, red, and yellow). Also contains a black paint brush.
173	ED2021-131	Geta	A pair of geta shoes (A,B) from Japan. This set, likely a tourist piece, contain 2 wooden prongs on the bottom and red-covered rope on the top to keep the feet in place. These wooden sandals originate from Japan and were used for various reasons throughout the centuries such as distinguishing rank among officials and keeping kimonos from dragging on the ground.
174	ED2021-132	Molcajete	A mortar and pestle from Mexico called a molcajete (A). This piece is made of a rough, bumpy stone that contains various shades of gray. The bottom of the molcajete has 3 legs to hold it up. Included with molcajete is the tejolote (B) which is the teardrop-shaped tool used to actually grind the food. Additionally, the object is heavy and on the bigger side.
175	ED2021-133	Crayons	A black crayon box with 8 crayons. The front of the box reads "Prang - Fluorescent Crayonex Crayons" and the top of the lid reads "Prang fluorescent crayonex - 37-8 - 8 colors." Some of the colors include orange, Saturn yellow (x2), fire orange (x2), signal green (x2), and blaze orange.
176	ED2021-134	Crayons	A black crayon box with 8 crayons. The front of the box reads "Prang - Fluorescent Crayonex Crayons" and the top of the lid reads "Prang fluorescent crayonex - 37-8 - 8 colors." Some of the colors include blaze orange, arc yellow (x2), fire orange, aurora pink, horizon blue, saturn yellow, and signal green.
177	ED2021-135	Crayons	A yellow and green crayon box of 8 crayons from the Crayola brand. The front of the box reads "Crayola Crayons - Different Brilliant Colors" with the Binney & Smith logo in a circle below the words. The top of the lid reads "No. 8 Crayola Crayons." Crayon colors include red, orange, yellow, green, violet-blue, violet (purple), brown, and black.
178	ED2021-136	Crayons	A yellow and green crayon box of 8 crayons from the Crayola brand. The front of the box reads "Crayola Crayons - Different Brilliant Colors" with the Binney & Smith logo in a circle below the words. The top of the lid reads "No. 8 Crayola Crayons" and is detached from the actual box. Crayon colors include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet (purple), brown, and black.
179	ED2021-137	Crayons	A yellow and dark green crayon box of 8 Crayola brand crayons from 1985. The front of the box reads "Crayola Crayons - Different Brilliant Colors" with the Binney & Smith logo below the words. The top of the lid reads "No. 8 Crayola Crayons - Non-Toxic - Project idea on back" and the lid is detached from the box. On the back of the box are instructions for creating pebble pets and people with the crayons. Crayon colors include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet (purple), brown, and black.
180	ED2021-138	Card Game	A set of fifty-three Whot game cards. The box is orange and yellow with the front reading "Waddingtons Whot - A game for everyone." It can be played with two or more players and is a popular game in England and Nigeria.
181	ED2021-139	Cup and Ball Toy	A cup and ball toy with one cup and one ball. The main color of the toy is tan with a blue stripe around the bottom of the cup, a green stripe around the middle of the cup, and a red stripe around the opening of the cup. A wooden, red ball is attached to the white string. It is a popular children's toy around the world with different variations existing in other countries.
182	ED2021-140	Pen	A plastic, black dip pen with a silver nib. The back of the nib reads "R. Esterbrook & Co. - 702 - School Medium Firm." A dip pen, unlike a fountain pen, must continuously re-dip into ink while writing in order to replenish the ink on the pen. This particular nib was targeted towards school children.
183	ED2021-141	Pen	A plastic, black and yellow dip pen with a silver and gold nib. The body of the pen is from the Speedball brand. The back of the nib reads "A-5 - Ross F. George - Speedball made by Hunt MFG Co. - USA." A dip pen, unlike a fountain pen, must continuously re-dip into ink while writing in order to replenish the ink on the pen.
184	ED2021-142	Pen	A plastic, red dip pen with a silver and gold nib. The body of the pen is from the Speedball brand. The back of the nib reads "D-5 - Ross F. George - Speedball made by Hunt MFG Co. - USA." A dip pen, unlike a fountain pen, must continuously re-dip into ink while writing in order to replenish the ink on the pen.
185	ED2021-143	Pen	A wooden, red dip pen with a silver nib. The back of the nib reads "R. Esterbrook & Co. - 788 - Oval Point - Made in the USA." A dip pen, unlike a fountain pen, must continuously re-dip into ink while writing in order to replenish the ink on the pen.
186	ED2021-145	Slate Pencils	A set of three slate pencils (A-C) from the late nineteenth century. The bottom of the pencils are gray and the top sections are wrapped in an American flag design. Children used these writing utensils to write on their slates in school. This method was much cheaper than writing on paper as students could erase their boards after showing the teacher their work.
187	ED2021-146	Slippers	A pair of red and brown Bosnian slippers called priglavci.
188	ED2021-147	School Bell	A handheld school bell. The handle is black and the bell is a dark, brassy color with green oxidation marks starting to appear. Inside of the bell is a metal weight attached to a metal hook which swings back and forth to make noise. Compared to the other similar bell (ED2021-148), this one shows a lot more wear on the handle and on the bell.
189	ED2021-148	School Bell	A handheld school bell. The handle is black with an extra metal cap attached to the tip and the bell is a light, brassy color. Inside of the bell is a metal weight attached to a metal hook which swings back and forth to make noise.
190	ED2021-149	School Bell	A medium-sized, handheld school bell. The handle is brown with a piece of tape wrapped around the middle and the end of a screw appearing at the tip. The bell is a brown, brassy color. Inside of the bell is a metal weight attached to a metal hook which swings back and forth to make noise.
191	ED2021-150	Toy, Yo-Yo	A red yo-yo with a white string. On the front of the yo-yo is an image of a butterfly and the words "Duncan - The Original Butterfly, World's #1" in silver lettering.
192	ED2021-151	Tin	A rectangular-shaped black tin with gold and green accent borders around the edges. On the first long side of the object are the words "Where color is required, Trade Mark Artista water colors, use a gold medal product" and on the second long side are the words "Where color is required, Trade Mark Crayola Crayons, use a gold medal product." Both of the short sides contain the words "Trade Mark, An-Du-Septic, one cross, Made in USA by Binney & Smith Co., New York." This tin likely held art supplies such as crayons or paint.
193	ED2021-152	Wind Chime	A metal wind chime from India, likely from the Kutch district of India where Ghantadi (the art of metal bell crafting) is popular. This wind chime contains four gold-colored metal bells of varying sizes. The heart-shaped base of the wind chime is black with a short chain on top.
194	ED2021-153	Dream Catcher	A souvenir dream catcher created in the style of the Plains Native Americans. The dream catcher is circle-shaped and crafted with various materials such as twine, beads, and feathers. Tan, with an interlaced center, 3 small beads in the middle (green, blue, red), and 2 feathers at the bottom. According to an information card the object, "The mandala is made as a personal shield for the spirit. It represents the history of a family and is made by elders of the culture with prayers of love."
195	ED2021-154	Rattle	Nigerian cocoa bean rattles. This particular object has 12 cocoa beans attached to the tan fibers of the string. The tag with the object reads: "Traditionally the Igbo women in southeastern Nigeria wear a waist belt rattle, an ankle rattle on each leg, and a rattle in each hand when they dance in ceremonies and festivals. About 10 women will dance and play to the same beat, so the sound of the rattles cuts through any drumming. The woven material is raffia palm fiber and the beans are the husk of the cocoa bean."
196	ED2021-155	Marble	A marble game with 24 small marbles and 1 big marble, with a white base and blue and purple streaks.
197	ED2021-156	Marble	A marble game with 18 small marbles (clear base with three color stripes in the middle of either orange, blue, green, yellow, black, or white) and 1 small, silver ball.
198	ED2021-157	Marble	A marble game with 22 small marbles (clear base with three color stripes of orange, yellow, and blue in the middle).
199	ED2021-158	Marble	A marble game with 12 small marbles (all with a black base; 5 are speckled with yellow or pink, 5 have one streak of color, and 2 contain no design).
200	ED2021-159	Marble	A marble game with 21 small marbles (all contain no design, 13 light blue/green, 8 dark blue, and 1 dark green).