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A Close Look at Auxiliary Prescription Labels
The ubiquitous little stickers are classically inconspicuous.
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Paul Lukas
19
A Sample Catalog for Something You Probably Never Thought About
If you’re giving out a diploma, certificate, or other fancy document, it likely needs a decorative border.
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Paul Lukas
9
Some of My Latest Home Décor
But first, some thoughts about material culture.
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Paul Lukas
14
Show and Tell: A Very Special Hockey Puck
A collector’s way of commemorating the birth of his first child.
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Paul Lukas
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Mike Engle
3
The Collector’s Dilemma
A generous gift leads to an existential crisis. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
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Paul Lukas
14
The Surprising Visual Pleasures of Tire Shops
An excellent obsessive photography project about an unlikely subject. Plus more unusual traffic signs!
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Paul Lukas
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Dave Mandl
27
A Visit to the Ephemera Fair
Can you guess which two items I purchased at this fantastic vintage market?
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Paul Lukas
21
The Amazing Variety of Parcheesi Board Designs
The popular game’s board has been rendered in a near-endless series of design variations over the years. Plus: The debut of the Inconspicuous News…
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Paul Lukas
8
Go Figure
A deep dive on the surprisingly wide stylistic range of “Fig.” notations on patent drawings.
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Paul Lukas
8
An Admirably Obsessive Record of Records
A handwritten listing of a DJ’s 45-rpm records is filled with peculiarities that amount to a secret code.
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Paul Lukas
15
In Praise of Obsessive-Themed Travel Destinations
One person’s monomaniacal pursuit of a niche interest can result in a very entertaining roadside attraction.
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Paul Lukas
23
Let’s Check Out Some Cool Vintage Advertising Displays
I’ve added some new items to my collection, and I’m also selling a few things.
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Paul Lukas
22
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