Author Archives: Randy Juster


Decopix Art Deco Patent of the Week – Honeywell Chronotherm (1943)

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…If you thought (as I did) that those were the years of plentiful cheap energy or that people weren’t paying attention to how much they used, you’d be wrong. Read More

Is This False Color Infrared Really True?

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Well, no, but which looks more realistic to you? Read More

Art Deco Separated at Birth #3 – Deco Doors

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In the case of these three diamond Deco doors, I could have sworn they were nearly identical–until I looked at the photos. Read More

Havana Art Deco Map

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Do you really need a map to find Art Deco in Havana? Heck, no. Still, this may save a little time and give you an idea of the distances involved. Read More

Decopix Art Deco Patent of the Week – Clock by J.R. Morgan

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In 1937, you could get one of these swanky clocks at Sears. Read More

Decopix Art Deco Patent of the Week – Trylon & Perisphere

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Although the opening of the 1939 New York Worlds Fair was timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration, this bit of trivia didn’t get much traction, as we say these days. Read More

Infrared Filters – Which One To Choose?

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Which filter is best for artistic infrared shots? Read More

Art Deco Disappearance – The Case of the Missing Gas Station

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This tiny 76 Art Deco gas station once resided at 1301 Pacific in San Francisco…. Read More