Notes from the Collective

Reflections, research, and conversations from the Material Culture Collective

Material Culture of the Atlantic: Conference Recap

What happens when we gather around objects? At the inaugural Material Culture of the Atlantic conference, nearly seventy-five participants came together at Dalhousie University to explore how material things—crafted, worn, built, and remembered—shape histories, identities, and everyday life.

hollydickinson

Jan 23 min read

Mystery Object #1

Our first Mystery Object invites you to look closely, slow down, and speculate. What can this ensemble—its materials, construction, and signs of wear—tell us about labour, place, and everyday life? Share your guesses, and join us as we gather around the object ahead of the January reveal.

hollydickinson

Jan 22 min read

Call for Contributors

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Submission Guidelines

The MCC welcomes contributions from scholars, students, museum professionals, artists, community researchers, and material culture enthusiasts working with objects in their many forms.

We invite submissions for:

Blog posts and reflections
Object-based essays
Mystery Object contributions
Project features, field notes, or methodological reflections
Podcast ideas and guest suggestions

Notes from the Collective

Material Culture of the Atlantic: Conference Recap

Mystery Object #1

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