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- Signed Colorado Silver Bullets Baseball & Display Case, 1995 - The Colorado Silver Bullets was the first all-female professional baseball team organized after the All-American Girls Professional League folded in 1954. The team played for four seasons (1994-1997) against men's minor league, semi-professional, and college teams. This baseball was autographed by members of the 1995 team.
- 1995
- Collections - Artifact
Signed Colorado Silver Bullets Baseball & Display Case, 1995
The Colorado Silver Bullets was the first all-female professional baseball team organized after the All-American Girls Professional League folded in 1954. The team played for four seasons (1994-1997) against men's minor league, semi-professional, and college teams. This baseball was autographed by members of the 1995 team.
- Gaseous Elements Display Case, circa 1928 -
- circa 1928
- Collections - Artifact
Gaseous Elements Display Case, circa 1928
- Magnetic Tape Reel, circa 1953 -
- circa 1953
- Collections - Artifact
Magnetic Tape Reel, circa 1953
- Film Buffer Memory Used on the Sperry Rand UNIVAC 1107 Computer, 1962 -
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Film Buffer Memory Used on the Sperry Rand UNIVAC 1107 Computer, 1962
- Continental Teves' Five-millionth Electronic Stability Control Module, 2002 - Modern cars contain electronic devices and microprocessors to help drivers safely operate their vehicles. One such device is an electronic stability program unit. The unit uses computers, sensors and other car safety features to help control the car though sudden turns and stops, and to help prevent rollovers. Continental Teves, Inc., manufactured this five-millionth module in 2002.
- November 01, 2002
- Collections - Artifact
Continental Teves' Five-millionth Electronic Stability Control Module, 2002
Modern cars contain electronic devices and microprocessors to help drivers safely operate their vehicles. One such device is an electronic stability program unit. The unit uses computers, sensors and other car safety features to help control the car though sudden turns and stops, and to help prevent rollovers. Continental Teves, Inc., manufactured this five-millionth module in 2002.
- Taxidermy Display of Birds, 1865-1900 - In the late 19th century, displaying taxidermy – previously viewed as somewhat bizarre – was considered stylish, with birds being especially common. Decorative taxidermy pieces sought to imitate those exhibited at natural history museums. In addition to being socially popular, taxidermy was viewed as a tool of conservation. Interest in decorative taxidermy waned at the turn of the century as tastes shifted.
- 1865-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Taxidermy Display of Birds, 1865-1900
In the late 19th century, displaying taxidermy – previously viewed as somewhat bizarre – was considered stylish, with birds being especially common. Decorative taxidermy pieces sought to imitate those exhibited at natural history museums. In addition to being socially popular, taxidermy was viewed as a tool of conservation. Interest in decorative taxidermy waned at the turn of the century as tastes shifted.
- L. Miller & Son Store Display of Chisels, Reamers and Wrenches, 1923-1928 - Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- 1923-1928
- Collections - Artifact
L. Miller & Son Store Display of Chisels, Reamers and Wrenches, 1923-1928
Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- L. Miller & Son Store Display of Drill Bits, 1923-1928 - Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- 1923-1928
- Collections - Artifact
L. Miller & Son Store Display of Drill Bits, 1923-1928
Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- L. Miller & Son Store Display of Screwdrivers and Files, 1923-1928 - Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- 1923-1928
- Collections - Artifact
L. Miller & Son Store Display of Screwdrivers and Files, 1923-1928
Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
- Display Case of Early Wiring Material, 1880-1892 -
- 1880-1892
- Collections - Artifact
Display Case of Early Wiring Material, 1880-1892