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  1. 2023.25.6 - Purificator

    Purificator made of cream colored linen. It has a small red cross in ink. Item used during Mass to clean the chalice.

    Record Type: Object

    Purificator
  2. 2023.25.7 - Corporal

    Linen cream colored square Corporal. Ceremonial object. Has a small cross in lower middle.

    Record Type: Object

    Corporal
  3. 2023.4.37 - Point, projectile

    Arrowhead made of black stone basalt. Found at the east side of the Dayton Cemetery by Laura Tennant, circa 2013. Used by local Native Americans, likely Paiutes, for hundreds of years.

    Record Type: Object

    Point, projectile
  4. 2024.1.29 - Ribbon, Prize

    Blue ribbon for First Prize at the Sixth Annual Nevada Potato, Apple and Livestock Show. The ribbon also has the following: "Aggie Day, University of Nevada, October 26-27; Presented by Nevada State Farm Bureau". The state seal is printed at the top of the ribbon. All writing and images are in gold, on a dark blue background. Circa 1950s/1960s.

    Record Type: Object

    Ribbon, Prize
  5. 2024.1.6 - Drawing

    Art drawing of Dayton's Carson & Colorado Railroad depot, built in 1881. Drawing done in the 1990's. Artist: Ruby McFarland.

    Record Type: Object

    Drawing
  6. 2024.1.63 - Can

    Galvanized steel container, circa 1900-1929. Label on can is done in red, yellow and black. Printed on the label: One quart. Dr. Legear's Liquid Lice Killer, for lice and chicken mites on poultry, pigeons, etc. It is a great insecticide and germicide." Made by the American Can Co. in St. Louis, MO. Cylindar shaped can has a screw top.

    Record Type: Object

    Can
  7. 2024.1.65 - Jug

    Metal jug container, oblong shaped, made of rusted steel. Embossed on top: "Remove protective cap - punch both holes". Pour spout on top is a separate piece. Possibly used for spirits. Has spout and two puncture holes to pour from. Found in the Pine Nut Mountains above Dayton. Likely made between 1900-1940.

    Record Type: Object

    Jug
  8. 2024.1.71 - Plate, License

    License plate add-on celebrating Nevada's centennial. Made of metal. Printed in white over a dark background: Nevada Centennial 1864 - 1964. The plates were obtained from the DMV.

    Record Type: Object

    Plate, License
  9. 2024.16.1 - Token

    Token, aluminum, circa 1905-1915. Has scalloped edge. Engraved on token: "Odeon Hall Saloon, good for 10 at bar". It was the equivalent of $.10 (ten cents). It is 1" across in size and 1/16" thick. Item purchased by Linda Clements in 2012. Current value is approximately $65.

    Record Type: Object

    Token
  10. 2024.4.3 - Camera, Folding

    Folding camera with instruction book and tan leather case w/ shoulder strap. Circa 1948-1953. Serena May Simmons Tennant, Stony Tennant's mother, owned the camera and used it frequently. Foldex 20 camera, 1150 bulb, 86 mm Ocvar lens, Photak Corp., Chicago, IL. Used 120 mm or 620 film.

    Record Type: Object

    Camera, Folding
  11. 2025.1.1 - Token, Store

    Brass 12.5 cents drink token from Newman & Warren. Not legal tender. The Odeon Saloon is on Pike St. and is one of the oldest buildings in Nevada.

    Record Type: Object

    Odeon drink token coin
  12. 2025.1.20 - purse

    Beautiful Embroider woman's fancy purse. Black background with red, green and gold roses. Coral beads around top. Gold colored silk material (interior mirror)

    Record Type: Object

    Manley Johnson Family
  13. 2025.1.40 - Disc, Compact

    The 1961 movie "The Misfits" was copied from VHS tape to CD. Stars Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Cliff and Eli Wallach. Filmed in Dayton and Reno. Misfits flats by Stage Coach

    Record Type: Object

  14. 2025.1.94 - Medal

    This is a collection of medals from World War II 1. Army 2. Medal of honor 3. Navy 4. Presidential Unit Citation ribbon with 2 oak leaves (3 citations) 5. Bombere Lapel pin 6. Army lapel pins (3 each) 7. Enlisted Aircrew insignia 8. Navy 9. Gladiator unit pin 10. USAAF hat pin 11. Medal of honor

    Record Type: Object

    Army
  15. 2025.4.10 - Buttonhook

    It is a button hook that was found under old barber shop house in Dayton.

    Record Type: Object

    Button Hook
  16. 2025.4.14 - Scale, Apothecary

    This scale is used for measuring dry weight such as grain, flour and sugar and other general merchandise (distinquish it from troy weight for precious metal) and apothecaries weight for pharmaceuticals due to it's size. It is used in English speaking countries. Product information regarding manufacturer and instruction for usage is on the bottom of the scale and copy is included in photos.

    Record Type: Object

    2025.4.14 (2)

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