History and Culture by Bicycle

This blog is about historical and cultural sites, places and events all over the world visited by bicycle or that could be visited by bicycle. It is to show that a motor vehicle does not always have to be used and it is often better to visit these places by bicycle.

Sunday, June 7, 2015

State Historical Museum of Iowa: Recent Acquisitions, Coin Purse, Bracelet and Earrings

The State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines has thousands of artifacts in their permanent collection. The put a few on display in the temporary exhibit space. This short series is about the current artifacts on display.





Previous articles in series:
State Historical Museum of Iowa: Recent Acquisitions, Introduction and Information
State Historical Museum of Iowa: Recent Acquisitions, Des Moines Technical High School jacket and hat
State Historical Museum of Iowa: Recent Acquisitions, Tama Indian Crafts Ceramic Tile
State Historical Museum of Iowa: Recent Acquisitions, 1996 Bottle
State Historical Museum of Iowa: Recent Acquisitions, 1977 Bottles
State Historical Museum of Iowa: Recent Acquisitions, 1860's Violin
State Historical Museum of Iowa: Recent Acquisitions, Gregory the Lion and Catrina the Crocodile Puppets
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