A cape worn as part of a nurse's uniform. Used by Virginia Rice in St. Paul during World War I.

A strip of unused, voided scratch-off tickets from the Minnesota State Lottery game sponsored by Hormel (and featuring SPAM), 2000.

Paper sheet with game rules and information on winning odds for the Minnesota State Lottery game sponsored by Hormel (and featuring SPAM), 2000.

Recycled tin cans converted into doll furniture. Items include a rocking chair, armchair, and loveseat. All three seats are covered with red cushions. The chairs were made from round cans; the love seat was made from a SPAM can. Purchased in Austin, Minnesota, ca. 1965.

Twelve-ounce coin bank used to promote the dedication of a SPAM plant in Austin, Minnesota, on September 12, 1982. The lid has a horizontal slit in which to insert coins.

Miniature peace cap and felt flower for a doll. Part of the Miss Miyazaki Japanese friendship doll trousseau, ca. 1927.

Feather for cleaning miniature tea set. Part of the Miss Miyazaki Japanese friendship doll trousseau, ca. 1927.

Miniature bamboo ladle for a doll. Part of the Miss Miyazaki Japanese friendship doll trousseau, ca. 1927.

Miniature lidded water jar for a doll. Part of the Miss Miyazaki Japanese friendship doll trousseau, ca. 1927.

Japanese bamboo whisk for a doll. Part of the Miss Miyazaki Japanese friendship doll trousseau, ca. 1927.