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This collection brings together museum grade historical objects prepared for visual storytelling. Rooted in Detroit’s industrial and domestic past, each artifact is curated within a larger material system and preserved for camera ready use. Objects are available for editorial, stage, film, and institutional loan, offering authenticity that cannot be replicated.
Early 20th Century
The Reeves Suction Sweeper,
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. The Reeves Suction Sweeper, United States Milford, Connecticut c. 1910–1914 metal, wood Dating & Attributions The Reeves Vacuum Cleaner Company, based in Milford, Connecticut, was active in the production of hand-powered suction sweepers between approximately 1904 and 1916, with peak manufacturing and marketing occurring around 1910–1914. During this period, Reeves s
Hien Fong Essence / “Green Drops” Patent Medicine Bottle
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. Hien Fong Essence / “Green Drops” Patent Medicine Bottle United States, c. 1900–1925 Glass bottle with original printed paper wrapper Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a patent medicine bottle containing Hien Fong Essence , also marketed as “Green Drops,” and dates to the early twentieth century, approximately c. 1900–1925 . The dating is supported
Apothecary Balance Scale
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. Apothecary Balance Scale with Wooden Case United States, c. 1880–1910 Cast and machined metal, brass fittings, glass pans, hardwood case Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a precision balance scale , often described as an analytical or apothecary balance , and dates to the late nineteenth to early twentieth century (c. 1880–1910) . The dating is suppo
Bausch & Lomb Microscope
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. Bausch & Lomb Student Microscope with Wooden Case United States, c. 1895–1915 Cast iron stand, brass optical tube, glass optics, wooden storage case Dating & Attribution This microscope is attributed to the turn-of-the-century period, c. 1895–1915 , and is identified as an early Bausch & Lomb student or educational compound microscope . The dating is supported by it
Brass Jardinière / Cachepot
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. Brass Jardinière / Cachepot with Lion Mask Handles England or Continental Europe, c. 1870–1895 Hammered brass, applied cast lion masks, paw feet Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a brass jardinière (also known as a cachepot) and is attributed to the late Victorian period (c. 1870–1895). The dating is supported by its material, decorative vocabulary, c
Coal Scuttle
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. Coal Scuttle England, c. 1870–1900 Painted tin or iron (japanned finish), cast feet, decorative finials Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a coal scuttle and is attributed to the late Victorian period (c. 1870–1900). Its dating is supported by its tall, upright form, sloped lid, japanned black finish, and ornamental detailing, all of which align with c
Victorian Child Blocks
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. Alphabet Building Blocks England or United States, c. 1860–1895 Compressed wood with incised lettering and hand-applied pigment Dating & Attribution These alphabet building blocks are attributed to the mid-to-late Victorian period (c. 1860–1895) based on a combination of material composition, typographic style, decorative treatment, and educational intent. The deeply
Hand Agitator/ Laundry Posser
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. Hand Agitator / Laundry Posser United States or United Kingdom, c. 1870–1910 Galvanized metal cone, turned wooden handle Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a hand laundry agitator , commonly known as a posser , and is attributed to the late nineteenth to early twentieth century (c. 1870–1910) . Its dating is supported by material composition, stamped
Doll Stroller
Status: Available for Loan Consideration for exhibition, institutional study, research, or approved placement. Doll Stroller / Child’s Doll Carriage England or United States, c. 1865–1890 Painted metal, wood, iron wheels Dating & Attribution This object is identified as a doll stroller and attributed to the mid-to-late Victorian period (c. 1865–1890) based on its scale, construction, and close correspondence to contemporary full-size baby carriages of the nineteenth century.
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