Hello friends and Hivians. Happy weekend to all of you. I hope everyone of you is doing great. Today I share an experience I had almost two weeks ago at a local small museum. The name of the museum is Sarphy County Museum. Let's travel back in time and see what this little cracker box has to offer.
It's not the size of a museum that counts but what it holds, tells and educates us. This museum is small and cramped but has a lot of stuff to see. This museum captures the local history of Sarphy County in the state of Nebraska. It currently resides in the oldiest city in the state, Bellevue.
One of the first things you will see in this museum is this Big wheel bicycle. This bike is referred to as a, "High Wheeler" or "Penny Farthing" and this one was made in 1883. It would be a thrill to ride one time, right? I say this because I think the ending would result in me falling off, haha.
The second bicycle I show you is even older. This one surfaced around the 1860's. This is a Velocipide bicycle referred to as the, "Bone Shaker." Now these older bicycles didn't have the modern amenities bicycles do now so I would assume riding in a bit of a rough terrain would be bone shaking,haha.
The next thing that stuck out was the numerous number of quilts. These were part of a temporary traveling exhibit. From simple designs to some that referenced history of the past. There was even some mannequin models show casing some quilt clothing.
They were cool to look at but after awhile I started to find them a bit annoying. I say this because they were hung and draped all over the place causing distorting views to take better pictures. The place is very small and really there was no way else to show them off. That will all change as they will be moving into a new larger facility in a couple of years.
Moving along we run into some musical things. So I show you some pianos and even a trumpet on one of them. On one of the chairs is also a violin These are late 19th/ early 20th century pieces. Ever since my dawn of arriving on Hive I always think of one person when I come across pianos. I think many of us know who that is. I wonder if this older music sheet is clear enough for her to play the sounds of the song on the right?
Speaking of musical instruments here is concertina. An accordion type instrument that plays by squishing and extending it. I don't know anybody who plays this type of instrument but it seems like it would be difficult to learn. It an instrument I simply haven't heard all that often, just on television.
Well radios have been available for over a hundred years now. At first they were used to get information out the general public. Sure you could listen to sporting events on them as well. I'm not sure when actual music was heard on them but I think that was a bit later. Now its interesting to see the size of them over years. Simply square sizes in the 1920's to a good piece of furniture later on. Now they are sort of becoming instinct.
What do you think of this music player? I think it's pretty cool and I wonder what sound it makes. It was incased in glass. You can tell it's very old, fragile and probably has a higher monetary value. Now let me show you some military memorabilia.
Here we have a collection of things from a Civil War(1860-1865) veteran. Pretty cool how these things were preserved over the years. Especially the document which exceeds 160 years old. While it's owned by his descendents it's cools how it's on loan to the museum for others to see.
Next up are some items from World War I (1914-1918). There were a few more items but I decided to take photos of these. I like the grenades but these are "dummy"ones used for training only. The sewing kit caught my eye just for the fact that it was referred to as a "housewife." Different times back then and a lot of those old terms aren't used anymore or at least for only select ears. The gas mask and cannister are iconic and was used to protect yourself from chemical warfare. I'll say we have come a long ways from this first model.
Here we have a nice collection of World War II (1941-1945) memorabilia. A few things here that include a water canteen, shovel, insignia (rank identifier),helmets,caps,and bags. This is the earliest American fought war with living veterans still. Most are in thier late 90's and older. They now serve as living history and unfortunately there days are numbered.
So there were a few displays showing how kitchen and living room life would have been back in the late 19th/early 20th century. It really puts things into perspective on how many things we now take for granted. Especially things that are powered by electricity.
A lot of things back than that may have been used in everyday life would have been bigger and heavier. Now look at the oversized calculator. Want to calculate your monthly expenses with it? Now does an iron have a different meaning to you now? Yes the name is fitting because iron is a heavy metal,haha. A fan made of all heavy metal unheard of now because it would be a safety hazard these days. The phone, well there's more of them so please let me put you on hold for second.
Look at all those telephones. Some dating back aways while some not from all that long ago. We have come a long ways since the first telephones. At a quick glance I have used or seen in action I think 8 of them. What's your number (not literally, haha)?
Here we have some farming tools that were used by the early pioneers in the region. No machines yet just man power tools or animal power if you were fornate enough. I like these old sleds I'm sure they weren't for the kids to go sledding in the snow. More than likely was used to get around in the snow. Probably was powered by a dog or two.
Here we have some of the weaponary that a lot of the pioneers and those immigrants moving west probably would have owned. At the top we have 1873 Springfield rifle, below it is muzzle loading double barrel shotgun, and an early .44 caliber revolver off to the right. The double barrel shot gun could have been yours for $2.00 back then.
Really there is quite a bit to see here despite it's small size. I look forward to its move to the new location. Only will it be much larger there is a lot more artifacts that will added. Also there will be plenty of room for temporary and traveling exhibits without impeding on any of the permanent displays.
Well that's all I have for you this time. Take care, stay safe and enjoy what's left of the weekend. Until next time!
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I wish I could buy a double barrel shotgun for $2 still... lol That place is stuffed with so much cool stuff. It will be a lot nicer when they move to a bigger location so everything isn't so cramped though. They have a lot of interesting items. That record looked a little too warped to play anymore though!
Great pictures!
Yup $2 would be robbery now, haha. The place its moving too is 10 fold bigger probably more. It's already lined up a huge private collection, will be able to have larger traveling and temporary exhibits and be able to accept donations and take more things on loan Yup the music box not functional I'm sure but still interested on what the sounds it once made
I must say, this museum is the homiest I've seen. Although we usually come for the old items, to imagine the nostalgia, the quilts definitely gave it a touch of charm and human-ness.
And yes, I'd probably be calculatingnny monthly expenses in that calculator until my fingers swell! 😅 Way cooler than the ones we now have on our phones.
Quilting is something that takes time and the end result is usually something of good size and use. My mother use to quilt quite a few things. It's an art and very much shows hardwork of skills necessary to make. It's neat to see the different creativity involved.
Haha a machine such as this adding machine would have been neat to see in action. I would definitely play around with it to just see it's mechanics. Definitely more entertaining than a phone calculator.
Thank you for your nice comment and interest 😃
Wow! Very nice museum. So many odd objects of curiosity in this museum. Hand grenades, old telephones and calculators are my kinds of old things.
Yes. It's neat and interesting seeing how those before us lived. It also gives us that feeling of how good we really have it. Glad you enjoyed it friend.
A cool museum to travel back in time! Interesting things that let us learn more about past moments, and those war items are really impressive. How different people lived just some decades (or 100 years) ago! Happy weekend amigo!
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Hello Amiga! Yes some museums can give us how humanity lived and survived. I can't wait until the new place is up & running.
Hey I forgot to share a few things (Native American artifacts) so I share them with you because I know you will appreciate:
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Oh so cool I'd like to see Native items like those ones, so thanks!
October 12 (Hispanic Day and National Day) is coming, so a lot of things will be said as usual about America, etc...
Anyway, thanks a lot!😊💖
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Yes some of those artifacts are over 1000 years old. The only culture in U.S. where that old of history can be seen. Very similar day on the 14th here.
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As a kid, I used to hate going to the museum just because it seems like a big crowd of old items. But now as an adults I understood that one country's real treasure always rests within museums, along with its past and the proof of everything one has been through. Plus how much the world advanced, no matter if we feel like still being in the same place. Those old bikes are really impressive!
I'm exactly the same, my younger self thought of them as boring. Now as an adult I very much have a great appreciation for them. I tell you I really can't get enough of them. I like the bicycles as well, transportation history I find really interesting.
Thank you for comment and I look forward to the next museum visit. Hope it's another enjoyable experience 😃
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Some of the things that I'm not aware existed.😁. Those bike, I wonder how people used it before when the roads are not yet develop😬.
What were some of the things you weren't aware of?
Interesting question. I think and I might be wrong but maybe for short usage rides. I think the best case roads would have been cobblestone but maybe I'm wrong there too, haha 🤪
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This one😛. I was surprised to see this kind of calculator😁😬
Not scientific but it can spit out your calculations via paper with a pull of the lever and a bit too big for your purse, hehe 😜
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Seems like there are a lot of museums with authentic displays there. I thought it was a literal wall museum with displays on the wall hehe..
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Well all wall space is utilized and the center of it is utilized as well. Just one room tiny and packed. Really fits my title, hehe
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Yeah it is..