We have several umbrella stands, waste baskets, even an inkwell created from elephant feet that have been in our collection for decades.  We're looking for information on the history of these items. Can anyone suggest sources of information?  

Thanks,
Jane MacKnight
Registrar
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45203
Tel: 513/287-7092
Fax: 513/455-7169
Email: [log in to unmask]
www.cincymuseum.org 

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