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  • Collection: Authentic Hobo Cultural Resources

Photo of Frying' Pan Jack Shaving in a Hobo Jungle

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Photo of Fryin' Pan Jack shaving by a car mirror. Photo from the book "The Hobo Style".

K-bar dining knife

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KA-BAR Knives, Inc.

From the company: "We've been making knives since 1898 and each knife undergoes our unique manufacturing processes and testing to ensure corrosion, resistance, strength, edge holding ability, and an out-of-the-box razor sharp…

Pennsylvania Kid's Razor and Black Box

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Knife made from railroad spike

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From the book "The Hobo Style".

Tamborine autographed by hoboes

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Variety of famous hobo autographs. From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Mini bindle made by Rose Hughes on a hobo autographed canvas bag

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Board scrap and Pennsylvania Kid's travel gear

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Hobo King walking stick made by Iron Horse Brad for Rambling Rudy

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.

Alabama Hobo's shoes

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From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.