Oddity Collection (#3)

DOG-FACED BOY. Feodor Jeftichew (1868-1904), known as Jo-Jo the Dog-faced Boy. Photographed 1890s

Smoking Chimp
3rd September 1936: Wednesday the chimpanzee enjoys her first cigarette since the birth of her baby, Andrew, at Edinburgh Zoo

The famous Russell Bros. in the pretentious oddity, Maids to order by Frank Dumont and Wm. F. Carrol. Date c1898

Jean Staininger, long bearded man of Braunau, shown here in all his hirsute glory

Human Curiosity - Panther Woman
24-year-old French woman - labelled as a Panther Woman due to her mottled skin. This 24 year-old lady is obviously making quite a career through her affliction. Date: circa 1910s

The wonderful American hen with three wings and four legs. The greatest living curiosity in the world, as exhibited at 26 Charing Cross Road, London

Grandville Great / Small
The great and the small

SAMUEL CHAPPEL GRATER
SAMUEL CHAPPEL a.k.a grater after his habit of grating his bread an act that was necessary due to his lack of teeth. He was a resident of Oxford

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"Embracing the Oddities: A Journey through Curiosities Around the World" Step into a world where peculiar wonders await at every turn. From the enchanting Mitchells Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota, USA to the awe-inspiring Russian Zascha The Colossal Woman, prepare to be captivated by extraordinary sights. Marvel at the towering Giant Machnow at Taylors Depository, an imposing figure that leaves visitors in awe of its sheer size. Venture further and encounter a Masai man from Kenya with an extended earlobe, showcasing cultural traditions that have stood the test of time. In Argentina's Tandil region lies La Puerta del Diablo, a mysterious gateway that sparks intrigue and invites exploration. Nearby stands La Piedra Movediza balancing rock—a natural oddity defying gravity itself. Witness the resilience and beauty of diversity as you meet a South African man with a unique skin pigmentation condition. His story serves as a reminder that our differences make us extraordinary. Travel back in time to c. 1610 when hobgoblins roamed folklore tales—creatures both mischievous and fascinating. Then fast forward to witness an androgynous man applying lipstick to the lips of a girl in pyjamas—an image challenging societal norms even today. Delve deeper into artistry with Faites votre choix—a captivating photograph capturing one's freedom to choose their own path amidst societal expectations. And behold La Rose—a mesmerizing color photo revealing a naked girl emerging from within nature's delicate embrace. Prepare for astonishment as human babies hatch from chicken eggs before your eyes—a vibrant lithograph reminding us of life's boundless possibilities. In this tapestry woven with oddity, we celebrate uniqueness and embrace what sets us apart—the very essence that makes our world so wonderfully diverse.