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What Is It Wednesday: June 29 REVEALED – 140 year old bagel

“What Is It Wednesday” Revealed - every Wednesday we post an unusual artifact from our collections and encourage viewers to guess the object. Description: Members of the ...

Luella’s Lightning Shoe

By David L. Bristow, Editor   Carol Pearson was browsing an estate sale in California when she found an old shoe containing a yellowed newspaper clipping and ...

What Is It Wednesday – June 22 REVEALED – Delusion Mousetrap

Every Wednesday, we post a photo of an unusual artifact from our collections. Thanks to everyone who guessed! While this particular artifact is not on exhibit, please ...

What Is It Wednesday: June 29 – Crusty old circle

Welcome to “What Is It Wednesday”! We’ll post a photo of an unusual artifact from our collections every Wednesday morning. Post your guess in the comments, and share ...

How Does Chimney Rock Change Every Day? CR365 Puts the Rock on Daily Display

One of Nebraska’s most iconic landmarks is getting some daily attention from two Sandhills photographers and over 3,000 of their fans. Friends and photography partners ...

What Is It Wednesday: June 22 – Wood and metal doohicky with holes

Welcome to “What Is It Wednesday”! We’ll post a photo of an unusual artifact from our collections every Wednesday morning. Post your guess in the comments, and share ...

What Is It Wednesday: June 15 – Wig Mold

Welcome to "What is It Wednesday - REVEALED"! Thanks to everyone who guessed! 11458-1 Wig Mold Hinged door on side allows interior to be storage for wig care tools.

What Is It Wednesday: June 15 – Black round thingy with hinges, hooks, and clamp

Welcome to “What Is It Wednesday”! We’ll post a photo of an unusual artifact from our collections every Wednesday morning. Post your guess in the comments, and share ...

What Is It Wednesday: June 8 – U-shaped piece of metal with wires and a handle

What Is It Wednesday - June 8   Welcome to “What Is It Wednesday”! Post your guess in the comments, and share when you figure out what it is! We’ll ...

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