Curiosities

"Have you seen relic from the Holy Scriptures? Well, then step right up!"

 In the 18th Century Curio shows were one of the first forms of museum. However documentation was not a necessity. Items were often fantastical. Along with things like "A piece from the true cross of Christ" curio shows included wonders of the natural world such as bug and plant life as well as fossils etc.

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