History Harvest Artifacts
Each of the artifacts below was contributed by a member of the IU community during our History Harvest event in October of 2019.
Grateful Dead Hat
Drew HeiderscheidtA turquoise strap-back hat with a 1-inch purple embroidered Grateful Dead dancing bear on the front.
Alebrije Cat
Erika Sosa GarciaA colorful, wooden animal that portrays the creativity and artistry of Oaxaca, Mexico
Birthday Banner
Julie HardestyA birthday banner that has been used for birthday celebrations over the last 20 years.
Snake Tattoo
Kate EddensA tattoo of a snake wrapped around a woman's hand in black, blue, and orange, with a *1.3*.
Kleen Kanteen
anonymous object contributorA well-loved and -used Kleen Kanteen Thermos that the contributor never leaves home without.
Catalog of Notable Medical Books
Nelson R. ShafferA rare medical book that contains a collection of other medical books from the Lilly Library
Recycled Pillow Sham Purse
Kathy ShafferOnce pillow sham repurposed as a purse by the contributor of the object.
Handmade Pano Textile
TattuEmbroidered purple, red, pink, blue, orange, and green motifs on a black fabric. The black fabric is surrounded by a gray border.
Red Lipstick
AJ BoydA red lipstick that allows the contributor to stand out and show the world one of her joys.
Silver Necklace
Jing JiangA silver necklace recieved as a birthday present from her parents in China
Van's Era Shoes
J’essence ReynoldsColorful and vibrant low top shoes with a white sole and white laces. They have black and white checkers with a yellow stripe right through the shoe. It also has...
Nana's Cobija
Rebecca NeriPair of blue, yellow and white crocheted blankets, one larger than the other.
Tribal Picture
Koa NeriDrawing of a planned tattoo showing the seal of Guam as well as other symbols referencing stregnth, birds, and homes.
Drawing Symbols Cleats
Marcelino BallCandy-striped, spiked cleats with broken hearts on the outside painted in black. Adidas three-stripe logo has been painted gold.
Recipes From the Heart of Hawaii's Puerto Ricans
Kalani CraigA Cookbook of various recipes from the Puerto Rican Hawaiian community.
Dragon Kimono
Caitlyn SmallwoodA dragon embroidered kimono from roughly 1943. Silk material and fully colored.
