Artifact of the Month Archive

Pillow Sham

During World War II, PFC Bill Lewis of Vale (Washington County) sent this souvenir to a family friend and neighbor, Mrs. Ora Smith.

This circa 1945 simple olive green wool beret was made all the more distinctive with the addition of a cicada insect pin.

This decorative frame is an example of Iroquois raised beadwork, a popular souvenir item in the 1800s.

This Delco battery jar was part of a generator system used by many farm folks to produce electricity before rural electrification came to the Ozarks.

This is believed to be one of the first ballot boxes used in Madison County. It was discovered in a barn on the east side of Huntsville.

Benjamin Harrison and Levi Morton distributed badges like this during their 1888 bid for the White House.