The large deep blue starfield cyanotype is made using the cyanotype photographic method. Cyanotype is an early photographic method where the paper is hand coated and dried and is then exposed to UV light converting the iron into a deep permanent cyan color. This early method was used as a botanical recording method in the field because it was easy to expose and make documents of plants.

The starfield is printed from a large film negative on 100% cotton French watercolor paper. This particular print comes framed in a deep shadow box dark charcoal wood frame, float framed to show the natural deckle edge of the paper. It can be hung either horizontally or vertically . Piece would make a nice ‘window’ above a bed or any space that you would like a meditative calm space.

Framed artwork measures 40” x 73”

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This vintage 3M pelvis phantom was used by a retired X-ray technician and was in his personal collection for many years. These models are used in training and X-ray positioning and calibration. They allow students as well as technicians to run actual tests without exposing the patient. These are such great teaching tools because the student will get an actual X-ray and get familiar with the process before working on a patient.

I gave the piece a good cleaning and buff polish. It has age old scuffs and wear that you would expect for a piece that has been used since the 1960’s. I show what this piece looks like in various light conditions—natural light and a spot light from above. If this piece is displayed with a light above it glows and is a rather dramatic display. It changes throughout the day with different light and the way it travels through the resin is reminiscent of an old classical grecian statue.

Tagged 3M X-ray products

Measures: 17”H x 10”W x 7” D

Rin Tin Tin was a German Shepherd who became a famous Hollywood actor in the 1920’s. He was very successful and stared in 27 films that helped save Warner Brothers studio. His descendants in the 1950’s continued to star in the television series The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin.

This rare production mold was used to make a plush doll with a vinyl head produced by Ideal. Rubber was poured in the opening and swirled around then a semi curing rubber was pulled and painted then attached to the plush body. Comes marked in the inner collar area with Ideal info and Rin Tin Tin as shown in the last photo. Comes on display stand as shown. The head is rather large measuring : 11” from base to top of ears 5.5” diameter wide and 7.25 D on stand 14.5” H

Head is made of metal with copper plating and has nice grotesque metal formations that occur when manufacturing the metal mold. The inside is clean and crisp

Vault of the heavens large lucite globe (36” diameter) consist of a 6” earth at the center that is suspended on a shaft that can be controlled by a knob at the bottom. The universe sphere is printed with celestial bodies through and technical markings to set coordinates to the earth. A valuable tool that is often used in naval training to show how one can find positions using the stars.

This model is quite a rare sized one— mainly made for institutions like schools or government offices. Although some of the smaller sizes can be found locating a 36” globe is quite tough to find, especially this earlier 1963 model.

I had to locate some missing components for this globe to complete it and now it is restored . The acrylic base is an authentic Farquhar base for a medium globe but works well for this larger globe (as a static display)—this is the only part that slightly different than its intended base but I like that it is acrylic and matches the globe.

Some scuffs on the outer acrylic but typical with age and not distracting from the object. The acrylic sphere is in very good condition and can come apart in two halves if disassembly is needed. Some metal components have signs of oxidation and have been lightly oiled to condition the metal . Comes as shown.

Measures 36” Diameter

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This wind tunnel model is unusual in that it has the original mounting bar that they used as they were creating the aircraft. From what I have researched it is most likely an X-type model prototype. The model is made of steel and aluminum with signs of bondo type sculpting compound used to shape certain areas as they were testing the aerodynamics. The. bar has all the small wires that were attached to the craft to collect data. This model is most likely from the late 1950’s—quite a heavy piece the model alone weighs 35lbs. I have acquired other wind tunnel testing components listed separately. All of these came from a collector and were acquired from NASA AMES wind tunnel testing facility.

Measures: 13” W x 42” L on base 44” H

The F-104 Starfighter was the first iteration in a series of F-104 models. You can recall the famous subsequent model the F-104A that Chuck Yeager flew while attempting to break an altitude record. These ionic jets were used for many years due to their speed, altitude and fast climbing speed. It’s basically a missile that you can fly. The characteristic stout wings as shown here are on mounts and were tested at AMES NASA testing facility.

Three sets shown—priced per piece

Measures: 12” W x 10” H on a 6” x 6” custom steel base

The taller center one is 14” H x 10” W

The bold fonts of Spartan Black against the red is hypnotic and almost leaves visual trails with the bright high contrast. A fundamental piece of a designer's toolbox but really transforms into something else at this scale. It was important for me to make the artwork at this scale otherwise it just doesn’t work. Work is printed on white Rives BFK 100% cotton rag paper with natural deckle edges.

Measures: 46" x 57" framed .

Framed in a custom wood moulding and floated on archival board to show natural deckle edges

Signed in pencil on the lower right in pencil

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