First Oval Office built by William Howard Taft in 1909. Modern office constructed by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934. Office layout and decor have remained consistent since then
Trunks are large cuboid containers for luggage, used for extended periods away from home. They differ from chests by being more rugged for luggage use. Most common styles date from late 18th to early 20th century
Hoard is an archaeological term for valuable objects buried for later recovery. Hoards provide useful dating through association as they are usually contemporary. Hoards indicate ancient societies' degree of unrest
Japanese porcelain industry was smaller than Chinese counterparts. Personal artist signatures were common on Japanese porcelain. Marks were more commercial and varied within sets. Noritake company used over 400 different marks in 100 years
Carousels evolved from medieval jousting traditions in Europe and Middle East. Word "carousel" comes from Italian "Carosella" meaning "little battle". Early carousels featured wooden horses mounted on posts. By 17th century, rings replaced balls as riding equipment
Artifacts are human-made objects recovered long after their intended use. Examples include tools, pottery, jewelry, and garbage. Artifacts provide information about previous cultures and civilizations