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Video: 40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 24. An issue of National Geographic Magazine - July 1956

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19. Khanjar dagger, circa 1930s

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26. Arabic dictionary

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8. Etisalat mobile phone, 1987

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38. Kohl container and applicator, early to mid-20th century

21. The painted dowry chest of many names

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22. Codd-neck soda bottle of Indian origin. Date unknown

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Video: 40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 2. Foetal heart monitor - early 1960s

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Video: 40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 34. Multi-purpose tweezers

29. A camera belonging to Noor Ali Rashid, Royal photographer

14. Block of coral from an Abu Dhabi house

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Video: 40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 4. Postage stamp - 1968

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40. One dirham note

13. Passports owned by Mohammed Al Fahim, 1957 to 1971

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Video: 40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 22. Codd neck soda bottle

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12. Pearl merchant's sieves, probably early 20th century

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24. An issue of National Geographic Magazine, July 1956

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Video: 40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 17. Two clay pots - date unknown

27. A 1973 labour card issued by the Government of Abu Dhabi

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37. A burqa made by a local craftswoman, 2011

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36. A wooden cradle, Abu Dhabi, 1940s or early 1950s

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9. Wood dowry chest or mandoos, c1900

Video: 40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 11. Russian tea pot - 19-20th century

Video: 40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 16. Royal invitation cards- 1979

20. A Grundig radio used by Sheikh Shakhbut

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32. Talli work, traditional Emirati embroidery, 2011

Video: 40 historic objects that shaped the UAE: 37. Burqa - 2011

2. Foetal heart monitor from Al Ain's Oasis Hospital, early 1960s

10. Volunteer armband for the first Abu Dhabi grand prix, 2009

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23. Gold tablar locket, c1900