Oh how I love the astronomical drawings of centuries past! I’ve amassed a large collection of these over the years, but some recent additions came from a BibliOdyssey post.
Beautiful comets and meteors…
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I made a Phrenology Megapost with all kinds of goodies a few years ago, but I’m back to bring you Vaught’s Practical Character Reader.
Preface:
The purpose of this book is to acquaint all with the elements of human nature and enable them to read these elements in all men, women and children in all countries. At least fifty thousand careful examinations have been made to prove the truthfulness of the nature and location of these elements. More than a million observations have been made to confirm the examinations. Therefore, it is given the world to be depended upon. Taken in its entirety it is absolutely reliable. Its facts can be completely demonstrated by all who will take the unprejudiced pains to do so. It is ready for use. It is practical. Use it.
Hm, I have thus far failed to “indelibly fix this shape” into my memories. Take note ladies, when looking for a husband, never consider a suitor whose head does not have this odd, malformed profile.
Far too many great images to choose from…
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Here we have Nightshades, by Christine Kilger.
Like the lovely Magnolia Hall, there are a few lamps here that should grace the cozy corners of my house.
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Craving a compendium of unique, decadent, vintage/antique hearses?
Of course you are.
See a truly impressive roundup here (bonus if you can read Russian).
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Medical hiatus no-typing mix…
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It is with very heavy heart that I must take a hiatus from this blog for medical reasons. I truly enjoy posting, musing about art and oddities, cracking my dry little jokes and hearing what you all have to say.
So as not to completely abandon the site, I may turn it into a “tumblr” of sorts for the next month and simply post random images that happen to grace my desktop (sans commentary).
Of course, I will continue to read and greatly appreciate all comments…but it is unlikely that I will be able to respond for a bit, since part of the medical condition responsible for this hiatus makes it extremely painful to type.
Thank you so much for continuing to support this blog. I can’t wait to get back to it full force. We shall celebrate!
Due to my continuing health problems (which make it hard to type…bad pain in the hands and fingers), this coming week is Wordless Week.
As much as I truly enjoy writing commentary and personal reactions to things I post, the show must go on any way it can. There are hundreds of things to share in my queue! I’ll leave it up to you guys to add comments and be my voice.
1870’s pantomime (from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection) welcomes you…
How I wish I could visit the Science Museum of London to see these incredible wax anatomical figures, originally created circa 1810-1830.
I wish I knew more about this photo.
Antique clocks have such charm, and some truly unique ones do exist (though for all I know, this one could be a recent sculpture project). If anyone knows the origin of this clock, or has photos/suggestions for other interesting ones, please let me know!
This great article features an 1840’s miniature butcher shop, complete with a series of strung-up meats.
A few different theories surround this incredible creation. Some believe it was intended for presumably less squeamish children of the Victorian era, while others call attention to the popular trend of miniatures for adults at the time. Either way, it’s an intriguing artifact.
This 1900 model, on the other hand, was made by esteemed German toymaker Christian Hacker (definitely intended for children):
See more (including doll houses and a pet shop) at Collector’s Weekly.
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