Twin Peaks Prop – Windom Earle’s Playing Cards
I’ve had fun making several Twin Peaks prop replicas in my time. One project that I completed recently is Windom Earle’s Queens and King playing cards. Luckily , the deck was easy to identify.
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Twin Peaks Prop – “Return From The Hunt” at The Roadhouse
For the past several years on Twitter, I’ve seen the iconic image of Special Agent Dale Cooper giving a thumbs-up at The Roadhouse every hour on my timeline. I’ve long wondered what painting is behind him in this shot from Episode 2.009 in Season 2. Today, I have the answer.
Twin Peaks Prop – Dr. Jacoby’s Tuna Tie
With a look for every occasion, Dr. Jacoby is objectively Twin Peaks’ snappiest dresser. He debuts one of his most memorable ensembles early in the first season. The outfit is something of a tropical zoot suit, featuring high waisted pants held up by suspenders, a long wallet chain, a pineapple shirt, and a tuna fish…
Twin Peaks Prop – Breyer Molding Company Poodle
One of the more subtle items in Shelly and Leo Johnson’s extensive collection of dog-themed kitsch is a black poodle figure that spends most of Twin Peaks’ first two seasons in their kitchen.
Twin Peaks Prop – Syracuse China in Blue Pine Lodge
In the second season of Twin Peaks, the set of the Blue Pine Lodge sees a bit more action than before with several interlocking stories playing out on the premises. The props on this set also get more use, and we get a look at the household’s regular tableware in episodes 2012 and 2016.
Twin Peaks Location – Josie Packard’s Vanity
The first character seen on screen in Twin Peaks is Josie Packard, who is sitting at her vanity applying makeup on the morning Laura Palmer’s body was discovered by Pete Martell. The scene is supposed to take place in her bedroom at the Blue Pine Lodge, home of the Martell’s and the widow Mrs. Packard. Thanks to the…
Twin Peaks Prop – Sheriff’s Department Coffee Maker
Something’s brewing in Twin Peaks and I had to find it. When I first discovered TwinPeaksBlog.com, I became obsessed with figuring out the central items in a particular image of Lucy Moran at the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station. After many cups of coffee and several internet searches, I have identified the automatic coffee brewing system in…
Twin Peaks Prop – Johnson’s Hot Dog Serving Platter
One of my favorite set pieces in Twin Peaks’ first season is the ceramic dachshund serving platter displayed above the stove at the Johnson house.
Twin Peaks Prop – Grundy’s Redwood Terrace Restroom Postcard
As Sheriff Truman’s crew searches Jacques Renault’s apartment in episode 1005, Agent Cooper opens a cabinet with a variety of photos, cards and clippings affixed to the inside of the door. I recently identified another prop in Jacques’s collection from this set.
Twin Peaks Prop – Pavilion Playing Cards in Season 3
From One-Eyed Jacks to Windom Earle’s doctored cards, playing cards have played an important role in Twin Peaks since the very beginning. It was no surprise to find them in the most recent season on Showtime. While researching the film location for the cheap motel in Buckhorn, I identified the card Mr. C shows Darya and soon…