Eastman Kodak 2A Hawk-Eye Camera

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Pictures were not always taken on cell phones. The invention of the personal camera even has some roots in New Jersey. January 1, 1881, George Eastman and and businessman Henry Strong formed a partnership called the Eastman Dry Plate Company. Late that year, Eastman continued researching photography. In 1884, the Eastman-Strong partnership had given way…

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Egyptian Sarcophagus

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Egyptian tombs and sarcophagi were carefully concealed from the public and never meant to be for public display. It was of religious importance to keep intruders from viewing burial chambers to allow a safe passage for the deceased to the underworld. Recently, archaeologists unearthed a trove of coffins in Saqqara, Egypt. These sarcophagi are said…

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Vintage Boontonware Dinnerware

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Vintage Boontonware Dinnerware was produced by the Boonton Molding Company for the U.S. Navy in the late 40s, #WW2. The Boonton Molding Company was established by Dr. George Scribner based on successful experimentations he created for synthetic resins. Dr. Scribner layed down his roots in the village of “Boone-Towne” (named in honor of Colonial Governor…

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