The Museum of the Grand Prairie is located in Mahomet, Illinois. We are part of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District, and our mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the natural and cultural history of Champaign County and East Central Illinois. Through diverse experiences, we seek to inspire our audiences with a sense of connection to, and stewardship of, their natural and cultural world.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Mystery Artifact #11!
Hello, all. What a busy few weeks it's been, with most local districts and colleges going back to school! In an effort to get your brain-power kickstarted in time for the fall semester, here is a new mystery artifact for you to ponder:
I even remembered to include a penny for scale this time around!
You guys know the drill by now - post questions, comments, and guesses in the comments section of the blog or on our Facebook page. Happy guessing!
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heater for a curling iron?
ReplyDeleteGlue gun? It looks like there is a reservoir with a wick, which suggests some type of lamp or heater. The hole on the left looks like it would hold a pin or a nozzle, the bracket on the right would hold the side of a small bottle, and the ring on the end looks like it is for a finger.
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