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August 7, 2010
Blancard medicine back cover - via: artdecoblog


 

Harry Kellar

August 7, 2010
From Wiki - "Harry Kellar (July 11, 1849 – March 3, 1922) was an American magician who presented large stage shows during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Kellar was the predecessor of Harry Houdini and the successor of Robert Heller. He was often referred to as the "Dean of American Magicians" and performed extensively on five continents. One of his most memorable stage illusions was the levitation of a girl advertised as the "Levitation of Princess Karnack".

 

Reliquary Busts

August 7, 2010
From Wiki - "A reliquary... is a container for relics. These may be the physical remains of saints, such as bones, pieces of clothing, or some object associated with saints or other religious figures..."

Reliquary Bust of Saint Antigius
Northern Italy (Brescia); about 1505-10
Copper, Silvered and Gilt

From - curatedobject


A reliquary bust of St. Vitus from the beginning of 16th century.

From - old.hrad


Reliquary bust of St. Marinus the Martyr (c. 1590), anonymous. Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

From - holywhapping

 

Song of the Day - Rufus Shoffner 'Girls at the Burlesque Show'

July 1, 2010
 

What to expect from Pigeon Hole?

May 3, 2010
Pigeon Hole is/ will be the 'broadsheet' that will chronicle the goings on in the Pigeon Circus world, as well as keeping the populous informed on interesting findings that fall under the vintage/curious/circus umbrella... Enjoy!
 
 
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