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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.

velvetonions:

↳ “… Watercolours?”
      “It’s a bit more complex than that.”

Spaced, S01E01 - Beginnings

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workingclassdandy:

Richard Merkin. Not only a great artist but a favorite of mine for his taste in clothing.

lacalaveracatrina: Νικόλαος Γύζης Nikolaos Gyzis

lacalaveracatrina:

Νικόλαος Γύζης

Nikolaos Gyzis

artistandstudio: Alphonse Mucha

artistandstudio:

Alphonse Mucha

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progressordecay: Section title 6 by John Coulthart For the book:  The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities

progressordecay:

Section title 6
by John Coulthart

For the book:  The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities

seamusliamobrien: Ringling Bros World’s Greatest Shows Daring Madam Castello’s amazing exploits on the equine marvel ‘Jupiter.’ Madam Ada Castello

seamusliamobrien:

Ringling Bros World’s Greatest Shows

Daring Madam Castello’s amazing exploits on the equine marvel ‘Jupiter.’

Madam Ada Castello

buppenisms: Homer Watson, Candian painter known for his landscapes.  I had to do some research on him the other day for school, and I think he’s really great.  His landscapes are absolutely beautiful, especially because of the way he paints the lighting; it almost looks ethereal.

buppenisms:

Homer Watson, Candian painter known for his landscapes.  I had to do some research on him the other day for school, and I think he’s really great.  His landscapes are absolutely beautiful, especially because of the way he paints the lighting; it almost looks ethereal.

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thefeather: The Love Letter - Auguste Toulmouche 

thefeather:

The Love Letter - Auguste Toulmouche 

iameka: Michael Peter Ancher

iameka:

Michael Peter Ancher

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