Monthly Archives: December 2010

Santo Gold Jewelry

From the collection of Peter L. Walsh: “Here is some Santo Gold – untarnished after all these years! Maybe it really is gold. Note that this is ‘regular’ Santo Gold, not Blood Circus Santo Gold.” — Peter L. Walsh Related … Continue reading

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Blood Circus “Scream Bag”

From the collection of Peter L. Walsh: Related Link Santo Gold & “Blood Circus” – Baltimoreorless.com

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You Can’t Trademark a Feeling

‘Hon’ culture functions as a tribute of sorts to white, working-class women By Mary Rizzo (historian and writer of essays about HonFest and the cultural image of the Hon), The Baltimore Sun, 12/21/2010 Hampden has become center stage — again — … Continue reading

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The Newly Trademarked ‘Hon’ Sparks Protest

From the WJZ Channel 13 news report: In her defense, Café Hon owner Denise Whiting said: “I do not own the word ‘Hon.’” The usually perky Whiting–obviously affected by the protesters—said they’re misinformed about the basics of business branding. “I’m … Continue reading

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