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The Astral
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A permanent constellation of remarkable objects brought to light through the homes and collections entrusted to Astral.
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Archive No. 001 · Textiles & folk artCelestial embroidered textilesView its story Why the archive exists
Some objects sell.
Their stories remain.
Estate sales uncover more than merchandise. The Astral Archive documents distinctive finds with careful language, honest identification, and a permanent place to be discovered long after each sale closes.
The first constellation
Discoveries from
Tignall, Georgia.
Celestial embroidered textiles
A striking blue textile set embroidered with golden sun faces, crescent moons, and fields of white stars.
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Vintage Rawhide Kid western comic
A colorful Marvel Comics Group Rawhide Kid western comic found among a larger group of nostalgic paper collectibles.
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U.S.N.B. GTMO Bay Cuba plates
A group of numbered black-and-white metal plates marked U.S.N.B. GTMO Bay Cuba.
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Eagle No. 37 Handi-Grip pump oiler
A weathered Eagle No. 37 Handi-Grip pump oiler with its original printed metal label still visible.
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German shepherd novelty clock
A characterful German shepherd figure paired with a small clock and nest-like metal base.
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Vintage comics and illustrated books
A layered group of western comics, illustrated books, children’s titles, and small games gathered from the estate.
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Vintage Anheuser-Busch wooden crate
A wooden crate marked Anheuser-Busch Inc. Property, St. Louis, Mo., displayed with two vintage metal oilers.
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Vintage workwear and uniforms
A green utility-style shirt and blue work uniform with surviving patches and embroidered details.
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