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Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. condom condom The condom is one of the few tools which does not further our evolution. The social, religious, and political issues ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Swan Ink Bottle from bottom of Scapa Flo Swan Ink Bottle from bottom of Scapa Flo Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands to the north of Scotland is a natural harbour used by the Royal Navy for over 100 ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Tahitian mourner's costume Tahitian mourner's costume A tahitian mourner's costume comprising a mask headdress, a breastplate and an apron. Contributed by Museum
  4. Marcus du Sautoy's Board Game Marcus du Sautoy's Board Game This a replica of the game found by Leonard Woolley in the Royal Cemetery at Ur. Examples of this 'Game of Twenty ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Mercury bottle Mercury bottle THIS OBJECT IS PART OF THE PROJECT 'A HISTORY OF CORNWALL IN 100 OBJECTS'. WITCHCRAFT MUSEUM, BOSCASTLE. Mercury or ... Contributed by Museum
  6. Qau Bead-Net Dress Qau Bead-Net Dress This bead-net dress was found by Guy Brunton in the Qau cemeteries during his excavations of the 1920s. Possibly ... Contributed by Museum
  7. A souvenir lacquerware tray from Japan A souvenir lacquerware tray from Japan The Veitch family didn't just bring back plants. Amongst the carefully packed botanical specimens were objects ... Contributed by Museum
  8. music box music box this is a music box i got when i was a baby Contributed by Individual
  9. 78 RPM Record featuring Adolf Hitler 78 RPM Record featuring Adolf Hitler It came from my father -a german POW who lives in England he found it amongst his late mothers personal effects.His ... Contributed by Individual
  10. Double-headed serpent Double-headed serpent Aztec turquoise mosaic of a double-headed serpent, probably worn on the chest for ceremonial occasions Contributed by The British Museum
  11. Chinese picture Chinese picture There is a lot of detailed work involved in this picture of a jardinere, flowers and butterflies designed in mother of ... Contributed by Individual
  12. Bag from Tonga Bag from Tonga This bag is from the collection of William Hunter who collected all kinds of things. He collected animals so that he ... Contributed by Museum
  13. Maori Knife Maori Knife This Maori knife is thought to have been collected on one of Captain Cook's voyages during the 18th century. Many Maori ... Contributed by Museum
  14. Gilbert Wind-up Gramophone Model No.60 Gilbert Wind-up Gramophone Model No.60 Gilbert Gramophones were produced in Sheffield between 1922 and 1931. The factory was on Arundel Street in the City ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Boot and button hook Boot and button hook These are made with a mother of pearl handle and were in the owner's family for years. Contributed by Individual
  16. Postcard Album Postcard Album This album represents a method of communication used pre computers and mobile phones and maybe even before widespread ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Postcard Album Postcard Album The album contains approximately 200 postcards that were sent between 1902 and 1916. The main recipient was my great ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Opera Glasses Opera Glasses These are mother of pearl decorative glasses used for the theatre or racing outings. Contributed by Individual
  19. Shell and sharkskin purse Shell and sharkskin purse A Victorian novelty purse (called a 'shanghra') that's made from shell with a sharkskin interior. The purse was a gift ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Turkish headdress Turkish headdress I think this dates back to the 1930s. I just like the way it's been made and I liked it the moment I saw it. ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Miniature of Queen Caroline Miniature of Queen Caroline According to a family story, an ancestor named Roberts "was born in London within sound of Bow Bells and had 10 brothers ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Tea Caddy Tea Caddy This looks as if it is made of papier mache and mother of pearl. It was given to my grandparents for safekeeping in 1944 ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Writing Slope Writing Slope An elegant writing slope from the early 19th century, probably around 1820. This is one of many in my collection and is ... Contributed by Individual
  24. A Mother of Pearl and Gold Bracelet A Mother of Pearl and Gold Bracelet This is a beautiful love token from the Edwardian era. It is made of gold and mother of pearl. It has a loveheart clasp, ... Contributed by Individual
  25. coconut beads and seashell beads coconut beads and seashell beads This necklace is made from little pieces of coconut shell and bamboo. It was given to me as a gift in Fiji when I ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Button Button These fancy objects are the products of the South Seas, Birmingham craft industry and the whims of fashion Contributed by Museum
  27. A Collection Box A Collection Box The collection box belonged to Sir Archibald Geikie. Born in Edinburgh in 1835 Geikie went on to become an eminent ... Contributed by Museum
  28. Handcrafted wooden bowl with shell inlay Handcrafted wooden bowl with shell inlay This bowl is from the Solomon Islands and the technique used to craft it has been around for hundreds of years. ... Contributed by Individual
  29. Ritual Mask of the Haida people Ritual Mask of the Haida people Collected in 1850 by explorer Julius Brenchley this ritual mask was used by the Haida people of north-west Canada. Contributed by Museum
  30. Archibald Knox Clock Archibald Knox Clock Liberty & Co.'s "Tudric" design was influenced by the Tudor period of British history. Contributed by Museum
  31. Fijian Ancestor figure Fijian Ancestor figure Carved female ancestor figure from Viti Levu in Fiji, brought to Birmingham by Herbert and Walter Chamberlain. Contributed by Museum
  32. Windsor tenor banjo Windsor tenor banjo During the early years of the 20th century there were up to 100 banjo manufacturers in Britain, ranging from individual ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Hill 60 - The Great War 1914-1918 Hill 60 - The Great War 1914-1918 A sweetheart souvenir brooch of Hill 60, World War One. (Ieper, Ypres or 'Wipers' according to one’s nationality and ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Shell comm. 1866 laying Atlantic cable. Shell comm. 1866 laying Atlantic cable. Shell given to me by my grandmother about 1938, Inscribed for Mary Jane Scholfield Nov 12 1866 to commemorate the laying ... Contributed by Individual

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