The term "cabinet of curiosities" describes a collection of items, usually natural history-type objects (anything from biology, geology, ethnography, archaeology, religious or historical relics, works of art, etc). This concept emerged in the 16th century and is what many consider to be the precursor to museums. Collections may be housed in furniture, or occupy entire rooms, and would be filled with items and objects that were uncommon to most people (hence, a curiosity). The