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Letter written by Adman that discusses the creation of a time capsule and the establishment of a Hobo Museum for tourist attraction.

Geometric shapes, woodworking, tramp art-style. Widespread use of wooden cigar boxes in the 1850s sparked involvement in tramp art.

Very detailed, hand carved, holes were hand-drilled. Could be used as a match holder – very utilitarian. Sabot is a French word from which sabotage is derived. Wobblies carved wooden shoes to symbolize their disdain for rich captains of industry…

An audio recording of a radio interview featuring various hoboes. Recorded by WKSU in Summit County, Ohio.

A small pamphlet featuring advice and wisdom about hobo life. Numerous contributions from well-known individuals in the hoboing community.

Tall wine bottle made from glass with "hobo" wine label. Caberbet Sauvignon, 2016 Alexander Vallet, Sonoma County. Produced and bottled by the Hobo Wine Company in Santa Rosa, California.

Argument from Adman about why the hoboes need a museum.

Cover image depicts hobo walking along train tracks looks at billboard with Captain Marvel. Billboard text displacts "Is Captain Marvel a hobo?"