History through material culture.
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Colonial Powder Horn- Ft. William Henry, NY
This powder horn was designed by John Bush, a Black provincial soldier who almost survived the siege at Fort William Henry.

Father Mathew Temperance Teacup- Five Points, NY
Father Theobald Mathew is seen delivering “the pledge”- a mid 19th century temperance movement that discriminated against Irish immigrants.

17th Century Beads- Albany, NY
Colonial glass buttons originated from the Fichtelgebirge region Germany, known for their furnace wound glass technique.

Stickball- New York, NY (3D)
This Spalding ball is a remnant of stickball, a game attributed to the Puerto Rican, African American, and Dominican communities in East Harlem.

Anchor Building Blocks- Schoharie, NY
Anchor Building Blocks are the oldest construction toy system in the world and the model for creative play in the 20th century.