Monthly Archives: October 2013

Let It Shine!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have to try and communicate a message to someone without a phone, radio, or computer?  What if all you had was a lantern?  Would you be able to send messages using signals?  That is exactly how railroad workers from the 1850’s to roughly the

Let’s Not Play Hide & Seek With Our Tools

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

Commercials during the holiday season portray these objects as something every man wants.  Put a bow on it and it’s ready to go!  Despite the fact that advertisements are geared toward the male population, many females also use this object.  What is this gender bending object?  A tool chest! (

It is but a flesh wound … that I can fix!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

Businesses, public service jobs, and households probably have one.  This object may not see a lot of use, but when we need it, we know exactly where to go for it.  What is this object that so many of us use?  It is a First Aid Kit. (more…)