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May 22, 2010

Freaky pattern envelope art

We’re all used to the stylised wasp waists of retro pattern art, but have you ever seen a pattern with such bobbleheads?

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I can't afford or fit into genu-wine vintage frocks. Besides, I would only spill tomato sauce down them. So I'm making my own custom-fitted resilient versions... I'm going to make it til I fake it!

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