Art and photographs that inspire my stories including Glimmer and Crow Bones anthologies
Collection by Nicola McDonagh
Images that have influenced, or played a part in my writing.
Weird/bizarre Victorian Christmas Cards
Visions of Santa
Yes, Virginia, before Haddon Sundblom's portrayal of Santa, Santa was almost never rendered the same twice. Every artist had their own vision, and some were rather . . . peculiar. Some were come hither . . . Some were grandfatherly . . . Some were gaunt . . . Some were color blind . . . Some were from the land of Oz . . . Some from the holy land . . . Some came from deep in the forest . . . Some were kindly old eccentrics . . . Some were definitely from the far north . . . Some, Yoda-like…
Old Photos of Vienna and other images I use for my new novel
Sacher Wien
Wherever you travel, there is one of the most famous hotels in the world waiting for you — and we have told its story. The leading Library of Hospitality, established 1986. Over 450 hand picked famous hotels listed. Historic hotels as part of our cultural heritage and keepers of hospitality traditions. Readers travel in the footsteps of the world’s greatest globetrotters and enjoy luxurious hospitality in the grand tradition. This is the home of books from The Most Famous Hotels in the…
Serpentina (1908-?) The Serpent Lady Serpentina was born with no bones in her body besides her skull and a few in her arms. (picture postcard)
Serpentina (1908-?) The Serpent Lady Serpentina was born with no bones in her body besides her skull and a few in her arms. (picture postcard) by julekinz on Indulgy.com
Robert Huddleston and Ella Harper
Robert Huddleston and Ella Harper, AKA Pony Boy and Camel Girl, were sideshow performers with unusual posture who found success in the sideshow circuit, albeit 50 years apart. Robert grew up on a farm before spending decades in the circus, and eventually retired to California where he spent his later years restoring cars and raising rabbits. He died in 1970. Ella performed in circuses in the late 1800s, intending to quit after she raised enough money to go to school. It appears that she…
Rare Photos and the Story of Annie Jones, the Most Celebrated Bearded Lady of the Victorian Era
Annie Jones (c. 1860 – 1902) was an American bearded woman, born in Virginia. She toured with showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction. It is unconfirmed if this was a case of hirsutism or an unrelated genetic condition that affects children of both sexes and continues into adult years. (Wikipedia)
1910 Fotografien von Wien zwischen 1850 und 1930. Fotos und Lithographien der kaiserlichen Hauptstadt. Entdecken Sie die im Bau befindliche Ringstraße. Die schönste Rundstraße der Welt. Mit der Editraum Stiftung. www.editraum.li - Spezialist für Wiener Geschichte und Musik - Ausstellungen, Konzerte und Konferenzen - www.editraum.li - Stifter: Frantz WOUILLOZ-BOUTROIS – Endecken Sie EDITRAUM STIFTUNG mit : www.editraum.li
Untitled (knife thrower Signor Arcaris & sister Miss Rose Arcaris)
Title: Untitled (knife thrower Signor Arcaris & sister Miss Rose Arcaris) Artist: Gardner Artist Bio: American photography studio, active late 19th - early 20th century Creation Date: c. 1900 Process: Cabinet card Credit Line: Gift of Stephen White Accession Number: 1983.073.011
Dora Kallmus Photographs
Other Pins
Crow Bones: Curious tales of magic, dark humour, love, horror and hope.
Crow Bones: Curious tales of magic, dark humour, love, horror and hope. - Kindle edition by McDonagh, Nicola. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Crow Bones: Curious tales of magic, dark humour, love, horror and hope..
ACCUEIL Fondation EDITRAUM
Fotografien von Wien zwischen 1850 und 1930. Fotos und Lithographien der kaiserlichen Hauptstadt. Entdecken Sie die im Bau befindliche Ringstraße. Die schönste Rundstraße der Welt. Mit der Editraum Stiftung. www.editraum.li - Spezialist für Wiener Geschichte und Musik - Ausstellungen, Konzerte und Konferenzen - www.editraum.li -
Vienna 1910s Fotografien von Wien zwischen 1850 und 1930. Fotos und Lithographien der kaiserlichen Hauptstadt. Entdecken Sie die im Bau befindliche Ringstraße. Die schönste Rundstraße der Welt. Mit der Editraum Stiftung. www.editraum.li - Spezialist für Wiener Geschichte und Musik - Ausstellungen, Konzerte und Konferenzen - www.editraum.li - Stifter: Frantz WOUILLOZ-BOUTROIS – Endecken Sie EDITRAUM STIFTUNG mit : www.editraum.li