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Category: Memorabilia and Souvenirs
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‘Succession’ Auctions Off ‘Ludicrously Capacious Bag’ (and Less Capacious Props)
Bidding on memorabilia from the Emmy-winning drama ends on Saturday. Lukas Matsson’s vape beckons.
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The Statue of Liberty Hat
Paying an unexpected price for a novelty crown.
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Trump Is Selling Pieces of His Mug Shot Suit
It’s not just a piece of political memorabilia — it’s a strategy.
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What Not to Do When You Travel, According to Travelers
We’ve all seen misbehavior while traveling — and some of us have even been that tourist. But every misstep can lead to a lesson, so we asked readers to share their stories.
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Joe Hill, Swashbuckling South Street Seaport Merchant, Dies at 76
His cluttered store selling nautical bric-a-brac was a last link to Lower Manhattan’s seafaring history, before giving way to a tide of “shopping mall” stores.
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X-Wing Model From ‘Star Wars’ Fetches $3.1 Million at Auction
After Greg Jein, an Oscar-nominated visual effects artist, died last year, his friends discovered the prop stashed in a cardboard box in his garage.
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‘Eras’ Comes to the Big Screen, a Day Ahead of Schedule
Most Swifties had bought their weekend tickets when the pop star made her announcement the movie would come out a day early, but fans still showed up for souvenirs, selfies and a chance to be first.
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A Spike Lee Joint via Movie Posters and Sports Jerseys
Lee, the director of “Do the Right Thing” and “Malcolm X,” donated more than 400 items for a Brooklyn Museum exhibition.
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The Season’s Hottest Accessory: The Honey Deuce Cup
Tennis fans stack, stash and take home the collectible cup after downing the U.S. Open’s signature cocktail.
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The Hottest Jay-Z Merch: Limited-Edition Library Cards
Fans are rushing to collect all 13 of the Brooklyn Public Library’s limited-edition cards, which feature imagery from each of the rapper’s solo albums.
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How a Jay-Z Exhibit Took Over the Brooklyn Public Library
“The Book of Hov,” an elaborate summer exhibition at the borough’s main branch, was quietly conceived by his team as a surprise tribute that opens Friday.