Popular Mechanics covers

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Popular Mechanics, first published in 1902, is a magazine that focuses on science, technology, machines, DIY projects, cars, planes, rockets, tools and the like. At one time it was widely read, but as with most periodicals, the internet has cut into its domain. It is still published. Its articles about future cutting edge technology were frequently ridiculous, and from the looks of things that hasn't changed.

These images of covers from the 20th century are from the Internet Archive. There are many more covers in their archive.

Dan Cherry's Tools

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Dan Cherry is a collector of old tools. He arranges items from his collection and photographs them. He uses color, material, type of tools and texture to create his compositions.

I thought I might have posted his work already, but I couldn't find it if I did. At any rate, these are from La Boite Verte's Des Outils Anciens Meticuleusement Arranges. As well as after the jump, there are more examples there and at Dan's Instagram page. Enjoy.