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Stradivari violoncello, 1701

Quilt made by members of the Presbyterian Church, Maltaville, NY

$100,000 gold certificate, 1934

Array of autographed baseballs, 1950s-80s

Duke Ellington manuscript score for "Light," part of Black, Brown and Beige, about 1940

Kermit the Frog, about 1970

Star-Spangled Banner, 1814

Chinese American woman's dress, 1930s

Radiator emblems, 1910-40

Moccasins, 1870s

Barbie doll, 1958

Anti-Vietnam War poster by Sarah Beach, 1970s

Neon signs, about 1940-70

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