Object History

Tony Russo

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Each series documents a piece of cultural detritus through the lens of preserving things that were made to be disposable. tonyrusso.substack.com

09/25/2025

The Brians Behind Oscar Pens

In this episode, we track down Stanley Kessler, the man behind the Oscar Pen brand. Kessler's story provides a look into the massive changes that swept through retail at the end of the last century. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tonyrusso.substack.com/subscribe

22 min
05/13/2025

An Accidental Creeper

This is the third in a series that begins here. After discovering a rare pen set, Tony tries to discover its origins at (almost) any cost. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tonyrusso.substack.com/subscribe

21 min
04/22/2025

Leveling Up

After failing to solve the Dixon pencil case mystery, Tony inaugurates his own odd collection and discovers an extensive mechanical pencil community. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tonyrusso.substack.com/subscribe

24 min
04/15/2025

Fun Garbage

A trip to a massive antique market sparks an unexpected collecting journey. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tonyrusso.substack.com/subscribe

21 min

4 Episodes

Each series documents a piece of cultural detritus through the lens of preserving things that were made to be disposable. tonyrusso.substack.com

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Tony Russo
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2K
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4
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Object History