By: Frank Teichert, Curator – DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History   Introduction   This is the second instalment on shoes from the DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History’s collection. Footwear has always been a reflection of culture, fashion, and tradition. In the vast

 By: Judas Makwela, Junior Curator - DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History                              The history of transport includes the era of the ox wagon. The DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History (DNMCH) is proudly home to diverse heritage assets. Amongst them

By: Jan van den Bos: Curator: Weapons - DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History   A replica of the Star of Africa or Cullinan diamond is one of many interesting objects in possession of DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History. The real

By: Dineo Maloka, Junior Curator – DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History   Introduction   The Beast Vase (or Queen’s Vase) is one of a replica vase that was gifted to South Africa in the late 19th century as one of the Commonwealth

By: Ntebaleng G. Tlailane, Junior Curator (Mix Media, Technological and Toys Collections) - DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History   Creating a link between an object and its associated information According to the International Council of Museums (ICOM) every item in a museum

By: Frank Teichert, Curator – DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History   The geta is a traditional form of Japanese footwear that resembles both clogs and flip-flops. They are a kind of sandal with an elevated wooden base held onto the foot

also, referred to as” Goose neck irons” or “Omkykers” By: A Carelsen - Curator, DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History   Laundry In the olden days doing laundry every week was a major chore in the absence of mordants and detergents. Soap or soap

By: Mariana Zdara, Snr Conservator, DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History   Die wêreld se eerste relatief permanente foto is in 1827 deur Joshep Nicephore Niepce (1795-1833), ‘n offisier in die Franse weermag en vloot, ontwikkel.   Portret van Joseph Niepce, ‘n Franse uitvinder

By: Julia Montlha - Curator, Numismatic Collection, DITSONG: National Museum of Cultural History   In numismatics token coins or trade tokens are pieces of metal or plastic, resembling a coin in shape, size, and type but issued privately, usually without government authority. Token coins are