134. Richard Milhaus Nixon: Vice Presidential Briefcase Humidor
atelier ying, nyc.
Continuing in my series of Cigar Humidor designs.
As author of the bestselling book "Six Crises", Nixon recounted his most colorful and active era prior to his presidency.
This design proposes a replica of his leather briefcase from this era modified to become a personal kit through turbulent times.
The briefcase cannot be opened. It has instead two sliding compartments which open in the manner of a James Bond-styled attaché. On top is an office tray configuration containing a bottle of 1960's vintage single malt scotch, two crystal cut whiskey glasses and a private humidor tray of six large pyramides cigars with wide bottoms and narrow heads, handmade for diplomats and statesmen. The bottom portion of the case releases a drawer compartment (with a flick of the second lock next to the carry handle) containing a large tape recorder & radio with a matching leather strap. This machine is used to record in documentary style the personal stories of war victims in Vietnam. This design a step forward on a journey of reconciliation. In the manner of Western religious depictions, the symbol of the tape recorder is both the instrument of Nixon's downfall as well as his salvation in the afterlife. In the fantasy setting, he would write with eloquence and intelligence documentaries of war victims. The scotch is a remembrance to Nixon's sometimes spartan drinking of scotch on board Air Force One, and the cigars are a symbol of both spiritual relaxation and meditation.
For the record, I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat. Of Nixon's books, I think Six Crises and Leaders are well written record of this President.
Design, text and drawing are copyright 2013 by David Lo.
134. Richard Milhaus Nixon: Vice Presidential Briefcase Humidor
atelier ying, nyc.
Continuing in my series of Cigar Humidor designs.
As author of the bestselling book "Six Crises", Nixon recounted his most colorful and active era prior to his presidency.
This design proposes a replica of his leather briefcase from this era modified to become a personal kit through turbulent times.
The briefcase cannot be opened. It has instead two sliding compartments which open in the manner of a James Bond-styled attaché. On top is an office tray configuration containing a bottle of 1960's vintage single malt scotch, two crystal cut whiskey glasses and a private humidor tray of six large pyramides cigars with wide bottoms and narrow heads, handmade for diplomats and statesmen. The bottom portion of the case releases a drawer compartment (with a flick of the second lock next to the carry handle) containing a large tape recorder & radio with a matching leather strap. This machine is used to record in documentary style the personal stories of war victims in Vietnam. This design a step forward on a journey of reconciliation. In the manner of Western religious depictions, the symbol of the tape recorder is both the instrument of Nixon's downfall as well as his salvation in the afterlife. In the fantasy setting, he would write with eloquence and intelligence documentaries of war victims. The scotch is a remembrance to Nixon's sometimes spartan drinking of scotch on board Air Force One, and the cigars are a symbol of both spiritual relaxation and meditation.
For the record, I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat. Of Nixon's books, I think Six Crises and Leaders are well written record of this President.
Design, text and drawing are copyright 2013 by David Lo.