January
Jul 6 Newspaper Article Unveils Magic Behind Museum Exhibits
Year:
1890
Month:
july
Day:
6
Date:
Sun, 1890-07-06
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The St. Louis Daily Globe Democrat publishes an article on "The Wizard of the National Museum," describing the exhibits staff who work behind-the-scenes to make museum exhibits. The article describes their workshop and marvels at their ability to make life-like imitations of almost anything, from humans to plants, animals and minerals with secret formulas and papier mâché casts.