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These were the cigar leaf scraps from the cigar maker’s bench - cheap cut-off pieces that fell on the floor during the cigar making process. They were sold cheaply because there was no use for them – cigar clippings could not be used to make…

The official symbol of Hobo Church. Hobo Church is led by Sunrise and K-bar annually at the Hobo Convention in Britt. Photo of official symbol from K-bar.

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

Traditionally, travelers would bake bread over a jungle fire in a #10 tin can. Today, many bakeries have used the hobo figure for business reasons, including the naming of businesses.

Tramp art, small figure of hobo with arms made from bottlecaps. Small box of mismatch items is a part of the hobo figure.

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

From the book "The Hobo Style".

Beer can from Hobo Beer Company.

Beer can from Dust Bowl Brewing.

Beer bottle from Algoma Brewing.