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Advertisement Selling Baby Incubators to Both Fairs and Hospitals
A newspaper ad selling baby incubators to hospitals and sideshows alike.
Advertisement for ‘Indian Curiosity Store’ located at Niagara Falls
Advertisement for ‘Indian Curiosity Store’, circa 1855. First Nations goods were popular sale items in the 19th century Niagara Falls. Thomas Barnett, museum proprietor at the Falls, hired Native women to create souvenirs in front of his Museum and…
19th Century Miniature Spinning Wheel
A miniature spinning wheel, unknown if it made as an apprentice's project, a doll house furniture piece, or a salesman's sample. The wheel turns when the foot pedal is pressed.
1904 St. Louis Olympics Silver Medal
An image of a silver medal awarded for the 800m run
1898 Omaha World's Fair Tradecard of an Apache Man in Western Clothing
Bartelda, an Apache man, is photographed very professionally in a Western suit and turtleneck, in stark contrast to other photos of Native Americans in traditional garb.
"The Art of Inspiring Courage" Cartoon
Satirical cartoon depicting the a few scenarios in which men are inspired (or pressured) to enlist by their friends and families. They were convinced to serve for the patriotic duty, the honor they may gain, but also sometimes for the soldier's…
"Nepal"
A circus poster for the Ringling bros and Barnum and Bailey advertising a specific show
"Kids and Kids Do Stunts at A.-Y.-P. Fair: This Is the Day of All Days for Babies, and Their Proud Mammas and Papas."
Newspaper article about the "baby show" at the AYP Expo that awarded prizes to babies of all different "kinds."
"Hustling Little Youngsters of Every Nation Lie Side by Side at Exposition Baby Incubators"
Newspaper article which celebrates the diversity of babies displayed at the Baby Incubator exhibit at the AYP Expo.