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Doll furniture often reflected contemporary designs.

A xylophone with a purpose.

Not a laundry basket, but a cheese basket!

A fodder cutter could serve many functions.

Careful not to nip yourself!

Apple butter was a common treat for southern Appalachians.

This artifact looks like a bed of nails!

Imagine putting this in your ear!

The dated nails in our collection may have never been used!

Magic lanterns were a popular toy before slide projectors and movie theaters became widespread.