Cool Things

Everything we collect has a story.
Here are a few for your enjoyment.

Eary Movie Posters
1920s posters from a small-town theater.

Inkblot Test
Hermann Rorschach developed this well-known test.

Kansas Canals
The Panama Canal inspired this Kansas businessman.

Milliner's Hats
Until recently, hats were essential accessories.

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They're objects in our collections the curators think are pretty cool. Browse the newest Cool Things articles.

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