Other Exhibits

Of the remaining exhibits in the Nevada State Museum the smallest was a collection of animals native to Nevada. 

The most unique was the Native American exhibit.  The only artifacts were a few woven baskets and a few clay water jugs.  The aim of the displays was to show the contributions of Native tribes to the growth and advancement of Nevada

and their ability to adapt to changing times without losing their native traditions.

Another ethnic group important to the development of Nevada was the Chinese woodcutters who provided the vast amounts of cordwood and charcoal needed to fuel the machines needed for mining and the stoves and fireplaces in homes. 

Their artifacts told the story of their personal lives.

One exhibits was titled Our Nevada Story: Objects Found In Time.

We found the Cootie uniform amusing

and the bedsheet creative.

I admired the craftsmanship of the second day dress

with its rows of lace, numerous pleats and tiny, tiny hand stitches. 

There was a large exhibit of firearms including muskets, rifles

and pistols.

A timeline of Nevada history from 1850 through WWII was explained through a  variety of displays and information boards.

Only a few days left in Dayton, NV.

Louise and Duane