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RAREE SHOW
A Raree-Show - a travelling showman displays his cabinet of curiosities to the amazement of his audience Date: circa 1870
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Media ID 20143051
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Amazement Audience Cabinet Curiosities Curiosity Displays Pedlar Peepshow Showman Travelling
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In this image from the 1870s, a travelling showman proudly presents his Raree-Show to an enthralled audience. The Raree-Show, a popular form of entertainment during the Victorian era, was a travelling exhibition of curiosities and oddities designed to astonish and delight. The showman, dressed in the finery of his trade, stands before his cabinet of wonders, a gleam of satisfaction in his eyes as he watches the crowd's reaction. The cabinet, adorned with intricate carvings and gilded edges, is filled with an assortment of curious objects that defy explanation. Peering into the small peepshow windows, the audience members are transported to another world, a world of wonder and amazement. Each window reveals a different scene, from the wonders of nature to the strange and bizarre. The showman's skillful storytelling adds to the allure, as he spins tales of adventure and intrigue to accompany each exhibit. The scene unfolds on a bustling street, the sounds of the city fading into the background as the Raree-Show captivates the imaginations of all who gather around. The air is thick with excitement and anticipation, as each new discovery brings a gasp of wonder from the crowd. The Raree-Show was a testament to the power of curiosity and the human desire to explore the unknown. It offered a glimpse into a world of wonder and amazement, a world where the impossible became possible and the ordinary became extraordinary. And as the sun began to set, the travelling showman packed up his cabinet of curiosities, ready to move on to the next town and the next group of curious souls.
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