museum pieces

plural of museum piece
as in artifacts
something belonging to or surviving from an earlier period that old wooden ironing board she uses is a museum piece

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Recent Examples of museum pieces Those five Grand Sport examples, including a famous winner at Sebring International Raceway, are now seven-figure museum pieces. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 The space has an arty feel, with jewelry on display in long counters under glass, like a lineup of glittery museum pieces or a precious collection of butterflies. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Nearby is the Lincoln Museum, filled with period artifacts and wax-figure dioramas that span the breadth of his life, from his early cabin years to the finality of Ford's Theatre.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Based on carbon dating and artifacts, detritus and animal remains found at the site, Carr and others concluded the circle had likely been the foundation for a wooden ceremonial building dating back around 2,000 years.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • There are also permanent upgrades to health and attack power, as well as rare relics that enable unique skills, like multiple jumps.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Museum of Miami The Museum of Miami, formerly HistoryMiami, holds the relics and artifacts that were excavated at the Miami Circle.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Stroll the historic downtown for antiques, art, and more, all while the adjacent Truckee River provides a natural soundtrack.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • The two-bedroom, two-bath home, which shares the grounds with the historic main house, is a short walk to Santa Fe plaza and features vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, one-of-a-kind antiques, and art throughout.
    Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 29 June 2026

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