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The Most Inconspicuous Part of Your Bathroom
A deep dive on toilet bolt caps. (Yes, really.) Plus more recursive imagery and a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Nov 19
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Paul Lukas
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When Is a Catalog More Than a Catalog?
A close look at functional objects that also serve as catalogs. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Nov 7
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The Pleasures of Decorator Colors
How a recent purchase led to a deep dive on a colorful marketing term.
Nov 4
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Paul Lukas
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In Which I Finally Land My White Whale ... Sort Of
I finally found a long-sought item — or at least a representation of it. Plus still more stick figures, right-handed toilets, and more!
Sep 3
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Paul Lukas
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Some of My Latest Home Décor
But first, some thoughts about material culture.
May 9
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Paul Lukas
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A Visit to the Ephemera Fair
Can you guess which two items I purchased at this fantastic vintage market?
Mar 18
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Paul Lukas
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The Strangest Artifacts I’ve Ever Saved
Some thoughts on the pleasures of vintage price tags.
Mar 4
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Paul Lukas
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My Completely Awesome Heirloom Toaster
Plus: Another unusual mortuary-industry overlap.
Jan 21
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Paul Lukas
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A New Rabbit Hole: The Better Sleep Blanket Support
A fun vintage sign for an unlikely-seeming product leads to some interesting revelations.
Nov 26, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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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.
Oct 30, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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The Pleasures of Vintage Educational Charts
Not quite posters, not quite prints, these displays make for an unusual home décor niche.
Sep 16, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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The Pleasures of Vintage Parking Meters
Including one that I just acquired.
Aug 21, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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