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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.

An image of a silver medal awarded for the 800m run

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.

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…

A newspaper ad selling baby incubators to hospitals and sideshows alike.

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The stereograph sensation is evident in these advertisements on the last page of the April 29, 1865, issue of Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. With the war now over, stereograph publishers began to focus on…

"As his fame increased, Sam was offered $75 by a group of hotel owners to jump at the Niagara Falls in October 1829. No one had ever survived a jump at Niagara. Sam’s jump was scheduled for October 6, but he arrived too late to make the jump, so it…

This copper medal was given to Amelia Earhart (the first female aviator to fly across the Atlantic Ocean). Recognizes her transatlantic flight.

This copper medal was given to Amelia Earhart (the first female aviator to fly across the Atlantic Ocean). Recognizes her transatlantic flight.