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The Wunderkammer of the Mild Colonial Boy, Esq., a Reactionary Tory Gentleman, who armed only with a Steampowered Babbage Engine and Pure Intentions, wanders the Time Streams and Aetheric Plane gathering an Eccentric Hodgepodge of Curiousities, Frivolities, Whimsicalities and Nonsense.

Q. Why is your Tumblelog called "My Ear-Trumpet Has Been Struck by Lightning"?

A. Because "My Grandmother's Ear-Trumpet Has Been Struck by Lightning" wouldn't fit in the available space.

treselegant: ‘Naomi is saved from the perils of Witches’ Hollow.’ Bow Bells, 1872. 

treselegant:

‘Naomi is saved from the perils of Witches’ Hollow.’

Bow Bells, 1872. 

treselegant: ‘The duel between George and Felix Darrell.’ Bow Bells, 1866. 

treselegant:

‘The duel between George and Felix Darrell.’

Bow Bells, 1866. 

(via trockneblumen)

treselegant: ‘The Professor astonishes the broker.’ Bow Bells, 1866. 

treselegant:

‘The Professor astonishes the broker.’

Bow Bells, 1866. 

treselegant: ‘Sir Charles renews his acquaintance with Rosamund.’ Bow Bells, 1872.  Definitely not a Pettifogger.

treselegant:

‘Sir Charles renews his acquaintance with Rosamund.’

Bow Bells, 1872. 

Definitely not a Pettifogger.

treselegant: ‘OUT-DOOR PASTIMES FOR LADIES - FERNS AND FERNERIES.’ Bow Bells, 1872. 

treselegant:

‘OUT-DOOR PASTIMES FOR LADIES - FERNS AND FERNERIES.’

Bow Bells, 1872. 

treselegant: “Politeness is in business what stratagem is in war.” Bow Bells, 1872. 

treselegant:

“Politeness is in business what stratagem is in war.”

Bow Bells, 1872. 

treselegant: “Richard Westwood receives a shock.” Bow Bells, 1872.  Probably static electricity.

treselegant:

“Richard Westwood receives a shock.”

Bow Bells, 1872. 

Probably static electricity.

treselegant: ‘Mrs Millington’s anguish at the appearance of her husband.’ Bow Bells, 1866. 

treselegant:

‘Mrs Millington’s anguish at the appearance of her husband.’

Bow Bells, 1866. 

treselegant: “A lady should never talk largely upon subjects with which she is only imperfectly acquainted. An error on her part, or a question from some one present, may make her appear particularly foolish.”  Bow Bells, 1866. 

treselegant:

“A lady should never talk largely upon subjects with which she is only imperfectly acquainted. An error on her part, or a question from some one present, may make her appear particularly foolish.” 

Bow Bells, 1866. 

treselegant: ‘OUTDOOR PAST-TIMES FOR LADIES.  ARCHERY.’  Bow Bells, 1872.

treselegant:

‘OUTDOOR PAST-TIMES FOR LADIES. 

ARCHERY.’ 

Bow Bells, 1872.