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- Collection: Authentic Hobo Cultural Resources
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Onion Cotton bandana
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa. Original illustration draw by the founders of the National Hobo Convention in 1899.
Patchwork hat made by The Texas Mad Man
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.
Patchwork signs quilt
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa. Made by "Texas Mad Man".
Pennsylvania Kid's hat
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.
Pennsylvania Kid's jacket
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.
Pennsylvania Kid's Razor and Black Box
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.
Penny Route documents
Documents related to the Penny Route, written by Adman. Details Adman fundraiser for the homeless. The exact date is unknown, most likely early 1980s.
Photo featuring Adman at the Hobo Convention
Photograph of Adman sitting on the rail tracks and eating mulligan stew at the Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa.
Photo of Alabama Hobo's hat
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.
Photo of Cardboard
From the book "The Hobo Style". Items found in the National Hobo Museum in Britt, Iowa.
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Mountain Dew and Frisco Jack's tin craft cups
Handmade copper wire hobo cups made from a soup can and a mountain dew can. Frisco Jack is printed on the front of one can. The tin cans most likely…