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Used by Mountain Dew, this Whittlers three-blade pocketknife, a classic American style of everyday carry knife, myriad uses for this handy pocketknife, whether for whittling sticks, woodcarving, opening packages at the office, or slicing small food…

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 originated with hoboes Mountain Dew and Frisco Jack, made with scraps found around a hobo jungle.

This an actual end of a ship’s hawser line – the heavy cables that anchored ships. Frying' Plan Jack tied this sample to show how a real monkey’s fist was used aboard ship. There would be a rock or piece of metal inside the rope (heavy enough that…

From the book "The Hobo Style".

From the book "The Hobo Style".

Minneapolis Skinny describes his experiences hopping freight trains with Adman. He also shares his personal memories about Adman. Virginia Slim and K-bar share their memories as well.

A TV interview with Hobo Queen Minneapolis Jewel, featured on the show “Good Company.” Originally aired in 1992. Minneapolis Jewel shares her take on hoboing and why she became a part-time hobo. Footage featuring Steam Train Maury, Iowa Blackie, and…

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

Menu from an unknown hobo themed restaurant. Location and date unknown.