Hammer used by Jimmy Carter for Habitat for Humanity
Dippin' Dots Ice Cream Nuggets Machine
Dippin' Dots Ice Cream Nuggets Machine
U.S. Constitution
Nominated in 1981 by President Reagan, O’Connor holds the distinction of being the
first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Considered to be conservative in
her judicial philosophy at the time of her appointment, this Justice carved out her
own path during 25 years on the Court, often functioning as the swing vote in controversial
decisions. She retired in 2006. An Associate Justice, O’Connor kept the displayed
bound copy of the U.S. Constitution in her chambers. A careful examination reveals
that she sometimes underlined key passages.
Sketch
Sketch created by Temple Grandin
Neumann Desk Microphone
Jay Leno used this Neumann microphone broadcast conversations with guests ranging
from Robin Williams, Robert Downing, Jr., Toby Keith, and Rod Stewart to Senators
Barack Obama and John McCain.
This lathe turned professional bats in the Louisville Slugger factory from the early
1890s through the first part of the 20th century.
This lathe turned professional bats in the Louisville Slugger factory from the early
1890s through the first part of the 20th century.
Deep Fryer for Adding Seals to Bottles
Deep Fryer for Adding Seals to Bottles
Pointe Shoes
Pointe Shoes
Serrasalmusrhombeus (Black or Redeye Pirhana) Skeleton
Serrasalmusrhombeus (Black or Redeye Pirhana) Skeleton
Clown Props
Clown props used by Patch Adams
Shoes from "The Act"
Minnelli wore these jeweled, high heel sandals during her Tony Award winning performance
in The Act (1977-78), which Martin Scorsese directed.
Vietnam Era Political Cartoon, circa 1968
Vietnam Era Political Cartoon, circa 1968
Skateboard
Tony Hawk's skateboard
Kit Kittredge's Typewriter
Kit Kittredge was a character created by Valerie Tripp for her American Girl literary
series.
Gavel
Representing the 2nd District of Kentucky in the U.S. Congress from 1953 until his
death, Natcher made his mark in the areas of health care and education and advanced
to the chair of the House Appropriations Committee in 1992. He is perhaps most remembered
for making 18,401 consecutive roll call votes and for self-financing all of his election
campaigns. Natcher accumulated enough seniority to hold key committee positions in
the House of Representatives. Speaker of the House Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill presented
him with the displayed gavel in recognition of his work in helping to pass the act
that resulted in the Social Security funding compromise of 1983. The desk and desk
accessories displayed were from his Washington D.C. office.
