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1970s: A Decade in the Collections

Explore collection items related to the 1970s. The Smithsonian's collections represent our nation's shared history, art from across the globe, and the immense diversity of the natural and cultural world.


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Hawaiian shirt worn by Alan Alda as "Hawkeye" Pierce on television series M*A*S*H

Bathing Suit worn by Farrah Fawcett

Magnavox Odyssey Video Game Unit, 1972

Sheena Is a Punk Rocker;Sheena Is a Punk Rocker

Simon Electronic Game, 1978

Prop manacles worn by LeVar Burton as Kunta Kinte in Roots

All in the Family record

Mister Rogers' Sweater

Archie Bunker's Chair from All in the Family

Doily used on Bunker living room set table in All in the Family

Star Wars: A New Hope Lunch Box

Happy Days Lunch Box

Maniac Electronic Game, 1979

The Bionic Woman Lunch Box

Sesame Street Sign

Kermit the Frog Puppet

C-3PO, from Return of the Jedi

Saturday Night; Saturday Night

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