1928 — Legendary American film actress, Louise Brooks (1906 – 1985), wearing a long pearl necklace against a black background. — Photo by Eugene Robert Richee © Sunset Boulevard
Some beautiful classic Swiss design by Kurt Wirth for Swissair – DC7c Seven Seas. From the Flickr of insect54
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All images taken from Spacesuits: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Collection, by Amanda Young, photographs by Mark Avino
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Saw this here. Lovely erasers. Makes me think of our Palomino Blackwings, and our General’s Test Scoring Pencils. Lovely pencils.
General’s Test Scoring Pencils have a soft black graphite lead that were originally used for Scantron Aptitude Testing. This superlative pencil lays down a nice dark line, making it ideal for the vision impaired. Refill Pencil Dispenser with these. Made in the USA.
The iconic Palomino Blackwing Pencil 602, favored among artists, designers and writers for many years, is set above the rest for its firm productive lead. New graphite formula provides 25% to 35% longer line per millimeter of wear compared with the Palomino Blackwing. The tip will keep its form long beyond that of other brands. Rectangular ferrule allows for replaceable erasers and keeps the pencil from rolling away on slanted surfaces - much like a carpenter’s pencil. Hexagonal incense-cedar and graphite. Made in Japan. Measures: 8” long x ¼” diameter. Call 617.497.1221 for replacement erasers.
The Museum of Useful Things: This the Season...
It is the season of gift giving. Unique presentation of those gifts always earns points. Use Baker’s Twine from the kitchen to add a handmade look to your gifts.
Baker’s Twine has been a ubiquitous fixture in bakeries for ages. The 100% cotton 4 ply string is FDA food safe approved,…
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