Anyone know where I can get busts?

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The discussion revolves around finding sources for busts of famous scientists, including figures like Faraday and Einstein. Participants share suggestions and links to potential resources.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to obtain busts of notable scientists, specifically mentioning Faraday and Einstein.
  • Another participant suggests contacting local museums, indicating that they may have specialized providers for such items, while also noting potential high costs.
  • Several participants provide links to search engines and specific websites where busts can be found, including humorous commentary on the search process.
  • There are multiple links shared for searching busts, with one participant humorously suggesting an alternative search engine.

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The discussion does not present any significant disagreement, but rather a series of suggestions and resources without a definitive consensus on the best source.

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Participants do not discuss the quality, authenticity, or pricing of the busts, leaving these aspects unresolved.

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Individuals interested in acquiring busts of historical scientists or those researching similar items may find this discussion relevant.

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I'm looking for busts of famous scientists of the past. Faraday, Einstein, ...
 
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Ask at a local museum, there are probably specialized providers for these kinds of things. I don't think they would be very cheap, though.
 
Try that with "faraday busts", "darwin busts", ...
 
Here you go:

http://priceprobe.co.uk/vintage-faraday-size-42-bust-jacket-black-silver.p12038052

(ha ha!)
 
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