Emily
7.”I Found This Among Kitchen Supplies. Is It Solely for Carving Meat or Has Another Purpose?”
8.”What Is the Purpose of This Small Clay/Terra Cotta Object That Fits in the Palm?”
9.”What Are These Metal, Plastic, and Canvas-Like Fabric Clips Used For?”
10.”What Are These Thin Plastic Items My Kids Received for Halloween?”
Response 1: They are stencils, which were quite popular in the 90s. I had a bunch of them when I was a kid!
Response 2: Absolutely, these are stencils! The raised lines are designed so that when you place a piece of paper over them and rub a crayon, the raised lines show up darker, providing detailed outlines.
11.”What is the purpose of these blue reflecting markers? They are affixed to a pole and directed toward the field.”
12.”Identification needed: Unusual glass found during a stroll on a Hawaiian beach. Any ideas?”
Reply: Oh dear, I hope you didn’t toss it back! Older floats like that can be quite valuable.
