159. David Drake Jar
He was here.
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Home of The American 250: 250 words on 250 objects, throughout 2026. Ultra-short entries on art and other things.
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158. Nudie’s Suit
Our unique national costume
157. Tramp Art
There was no cynicism with tramp art.
The American 250 Weekly Recap: #152 - 156
The Pill, Robert Irwin, Model T, Laff Box, Barbed Wire
156. Robert Irwin, 1° 2° 3° 4°
Hey, it's the ocean.
155. Model T
Cheap, rugged, and adaptable
154. The Pill
Tiny object, immense consequences
153. Barbed Wire
The Devil's Rope
152. Laff Box
Sweetening with a laugh track
The American 250 Weekly Recap: #147 - 151
Van Halen, High Line, Georgia O'Keeffe, Cotton Gin, Nail Salon
151. Nail Salon
The small mercy of being touched