With its Donatello form featuring graceful lines, elegantly angular handles, and painted patterns reminiscent of the Art Deco style, this teapot and creamer set captured the imagination of our museum guests.

One might argue that the handbag (purse, satchel, or just plain old bag) is probably one of the oldest hominid inventions. An animal bladder, a skin, a gourd, or even a really big leaf could be adapted as an effective way to carry our ever-increasing number of possessions. Over millennia, a relatively simple and practical way to carry stuff has been elevated to an art form and a status symbol accessory.

This mystery object blew the others out of the water in our visitor poll to select future objects to feature as the Artifact of the Month. So, what is this mystery object? Try to guess before reading ahead.

Today, we rely on our telephones for everything from communication to amusement. This rotary dial phone may seem a little clunky and old fashioned, but it was positively modern in the 1940s.