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I went to the Pacific Asia Museum yesterday, and will be writing a class-make-up on my trip. But I wanted to send this information out more quickly than my assignment so no one misses out! The museum is undergoing a remodeling right now, and although some of the exhibits are closed, it is going to look great. Most interestingly to you, however, is that the gift store is liquidating EVERYTHING. Go now, before you miss it! They have some great items, and they even gave me some stacks of postcards for free. (They are selling them for a penny each anyway!).
I purchased a framed pair of bound shoes, about three inches long (what they aspired to). They were made out of old fabric from the 19th or early 20th century but made recently. They originally were selling them for $125, but I quickly picked up a pair for $20! When I left they had about six or so left. They also have books for a dollar or two, silk from Japan for half off and some 19th century small chinese porcelain items you can purchase, among other great things. They appear to want everything to go and open a totally new store when the remodeling is finished.
Have fun if you go!