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Going out to play? Don’t forget your pinafore!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

Have you guessed the object?  It is a pinafore!  A pinafore according to Merriam-Webster is a sleeveless usually low-necked garment fastened in the back and worn as an apron or dress.  (more…)

What in the world is it?

Sami Windle Treasures From The Collection

Take a look at this object.  Can you tell me what it is?  Please leave your answers in the comments section below and if you guess correctly you'll get a prize!  Stay tuned later in the afternoon for the answer!

Begone Flat Hat!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

Have you ever had a hat that lost its shape?  The way to prevent that would be a hat stand.  A hat stand can be short or tall.  All hat stands have a base with a rod and a knob at the top.  The difference in size comes from the difference in the size of the rod.  While short hat stands sit on

Scalding hands no more!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

Did you guess what the object was?  It was a spigot!  There are so many objects that we use every day that we simply take for granted.  One such object is the spigot or faucet.  According to Merriam-Webster, a spigot is a “device that controls the flow of liquid from a large container.”  (m

What in the world is it?

Sami Windle Treasures From The Collection

Take a look at this object.  Can you tell me what it is?  Please leave your answers in the comments section below and if you guess correctly you'll get a prize!  Stay tuned later in the afternoon for the answer!

Stop, pull and spray

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

Most people have one these; in their business, home or both.  It is an extremely useful object but rarely used, which is a good thing.  An early version was first invented by a Greek about 200 BC and then in 1819 a Captain made a splash with his new invention.  What is this object?  It is a fire

What in the world is it?

Sami Windle Treasures From The Collection

Take a look at this object.  Can you tell me what it is?  Please leave your answers in the comments section below and if you guess correctly you'll get a prize!  Stay tuned later in the afternoon for the answer!

Briefcase to the rescue!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

The briefcase.  Many think it is an item that professionals use to carry documents and other items from place to place.  While this is true, the briefcase has also played an important role in history. (more…)