This episode I pull back the curtain on my family history - one that is closely connected to six Czechoslovakian marionettes. I talk to my grandmother and a Czech puppeteer - uncovering the truth behind these 100 year old puppets.

This was episode 4 of 5 for season 1 of Object Obscura. All music credits of the episode are (in order of appearance): Intro song is Gears by Thatcher Warrick Hess, Mystery by ispeakwaves, Marionettes by Alec Leal, Allégro by Emmit Fenn, Russian Dance by Joey Pecoraro, Under Cover by Wayne Jones, Violet Spirit by Dan Henig, Alone by Emmit Fenn, Sunrise in Paris by Dan Henig and At Odds by SYBS. Other thanks to Epidemic Sound, Pond 5 and YouTube free SFX Library. All voice overs are done by me, Thatcher Warrick Hess.

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This episode I am uncovering the secrets behind a hat box and a top hat from 1885. I talk to a fashion historian about the general history of top hat’s. Later, I contact an arts writer who knew the two artists who last collected the top hat a decade ago.

This was episode 3 of 5 for season 1 of Object Obscura. Other song credits (in order of appearance): Gears by me, Thatcher Warrick Hess, Alone by Emit Fenn, MydNyte by Noir Et Blanc Vie, Miss You Love by Patiño, St. Louis by Alec Leal, Under Cover by Wayne Jones, A Hand in the Dark by Underbelly & Ty Mayer, Shadowing by Corbyn Kites. Archival audio: “WAVY Archive: 1981 Portsmouth Artist CHarles Sibley” from the WAVY TV 10 YouTube Channel. Thank you to Mary Beth Hale antiques and Portwer Warrick Hess for photos of the top hat.

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This episode I am investigating the truth behind a British matrix box owned by a Texan typecaster. His notes and address jotted down on the box lead me to a conversation with a great friend of his.

This is episode 2 of 5 for season 1 of Object Obscura.  Other thanks and credits not mentioned in the episode. Music (in order of appearance): Intro and outro theme music is Gears by Thatcher Warrick Hess, Mystery by ispeakwaves, Alone by Emmit Fenn, Thinking Machines by TrackTribe, Pluckandplay by Kwon, Mechanical Bullride by Chris Haugen, Under Cover by Wayne Jones and Meeka by Steve Adams. Archival audio is: “Monotype - Making Sure - How the Machines are Made” film by the British Monotype Works circa 1955 and “Monotype - Handle with Good Care and Understanding - 1965” from printingfilms.com. Thank you to Epidemic Sound.

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This episode I am searching for the missing soldier of a World War II Japanese phrasebook. The names he wrote in the book lead me to someone he loved - 75 years later.

This is episode 1 of 5 - season 1 of Object Obscura. Other thanks and credits not mentioned in the episode. Music (in order of appearance): Intro and outro theme music is Gears by Thatcher Warrick Hess, Bullish by Density and Time, Alone by Emmit Fenn, Mystery by ispeakwaves, Heroes Will Fall by Hector Posser, Metamorphosis by Quincas Moreira, Mizuki by Bad Snacks and Lost at Sea by TrackTribe. Archival audio is: “Our Enemy: The Japanese” film by U.S. War Department in 1943 from Prelinger Archives. Thank you to the YouTube music library.

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