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Follow the history of
the dime museums those
19th century collections
of the worlds strangest
flotsam and jetsam and
their evolution into the
astounding traveling
sideshows of yesteryear!
See the actual objects
both oddities of nature
and works of man, the
memorabilia of the
exotic and
novelty acts of old, and
the most colorful
advertising art of all
time all in a life-like
historical setting!
Laugh and learn about
Americas most unique
entertainment the dime
museums
and sideshows of
yesterday, today, and
tomorrow!
The ADM's Exhibition
Space
The American Dime Museum
occupied two floors, the
ADM offered visitors a
sample of both the "old
time" dime museums and
store shows as well as a
more contemporary
sideshow. The dime
museum exhibition
included numerous
recreations, from Fiji
mermaids to shrunken
heads, as well as
original artifacts,
including one of the
only surviving Nelson
Supply Co. giantess
mummies. The sideshow
featured an extensive
display of banners as
well as genuine sideshow
props and "backyard"
paraphernalia. Extensive
exhibition notes
explained the
attractions and let
visitors in on the
secrets of the business.
James Taylor
Shocked & Amazed
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