Be assured, Albany’s Bicentennial Loan Exhibition of 1886 wasn’t all Native American relics. For instance, there were also Civil War relics! Rebel bullets, rebel flags, and cannon-balls, among hundreds of other odd souvenirs such as “Book, cut in twain by shell.” There was a large collection of “Oriental Ware” loaned by the American Art Association of New York City, including Japanese swords, lacquer boxes, cloisonne enamel vases, and so on.
And, historical and family china. And French ware. And Dresden work, and Delft ware.
There was a little bit to do with actual Albany history. For instance there was a copy of the original charter of the city, with the explanation that it was not actually printed until 65 years after printing was ordered, presumably because they couldn’t get the job done cheaply enough.