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Hart and Hertel Cigar Press
Vintage cigar press made of softwood on the outside and copper beech on the lower layer with hornbeam in the area of the sharp edges on the upper layer. This particular press was No. 9059. The wood is stamped with a “6” and the letters “D.R.G.I.” and…
Faces & Characters of Intersectional Feminism
This poster shows pop culture media characters or public figures(notably animation and TV or public figures) that I believe embody the idea of intersectional feminism and how it has shaped their characters and ideals. Images inspired by various media…
Clip from The Substance (22 seconds)
A 22-second clip from Coralie Fargeat's 2024 film The Substance, with the main character in the midst of mental collapse. She is accosting her older self in a state of obvious distress and desperation, suggesting how much she detests how she appears…
Tags: Aging, Beauty Standards, Body Dysmorphia, Body Horror, Coralie Fargeat, Cosmetic Culture, Experimental Drug, Female Desperation, Feminist Film, Gender & Identity, Hollywood Ageism, Horror Cinema, Media Critique, Mental Health, Patriarchy, Psychological Breakdown, Self-Perception, Surrealism in Film, Visual Metaphor, Youth Obsession
Buy and Use Christmas Seals Fight Tuberculosis
Cardboard tabletop advertisement for Christmas Seals, which were first issued in 1907 as part of a grassroots effort to combat tuberculosis, a deadly disease that was the leading cause of death in the United States at the time.
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Stella Artois Beer Sign
Produced by Anheuser-Busch in 2004 with “La Biere Fine de Luxe” at the bottom. Translates to Fine Luxury Beer in French to signify French Influences with the Beer.
Nike Flight Premier League Third Match Ball 2024-2025
Nike Flight ball, with its 12-panel construction and debossed chevron arrows, offers “30% truer flight” than average balls, according to Nike. It’s the official match ball of the 2024-25 Premier League season, marking the end of an era as the final…
Tags: FIFA, Football, material culture, Nike, Nike Flight, Nike Football, Nike Soccer, Premier League, Soccer, Sports
Masonic Watch
Masonic watches are a type of watches that have symbols such as a square and compasses, the letter "G", and other meaningful emblems. The one above has a gold frame with a navy background. George Bread-belt, Silas Hoadley, Sir Seth Thomas, and…
Tags: Community outreach, Freemason, Gold, Watches
Raspberry Pi 5
The images shows a Raspberry Pi 5 which is a tiny, affordable computer that is the size of a credit card. People can plug it into a monitor and add a keyboard and mouse and use it like a regular computer. People use this tiny computer to learn…
Framework 13 Laptop (3rd Gen)
The Framework 13 model laptop, a one-of-a-kind design featuring swappable modules, an included screwdriver and spudger, and easily removable/replaceable components. This laptop represents the consumer right-to-repair movement to fight…
Tags: Computers, Framework, Laptop, Repairability, Right-to-Repair, technology
Onitsuka Tiger Serrano 'Oyster'
The Onitsuka Tiger Serrano model has a minimalistic design inspired by the 1970s track spikes. It has a lightweight nylon upper and a thin rubber outsole, which incorporates octopus-inspired suction cups to mimic the grip and feel of classic track…