I saw somewhere that someone compared ETSY to the ultimate craft fair or online festival of unique arts, where you can find practically anything and did I find a dark wonder of macabre, weird and fantastic with stumbling across The Rag N Bone Emporium (theragnboneemporium.etsy.com). It’s so delightful what one can discover just by typing in a few words and my innocent search of “TITANIC ART” led me to the obscure tent of this curious shop that caters to those who are dying to locate that special “something” that is sure to give a tingle and raise an eyebrow of rare entertainment and amazement. Looking for a piece of historical art to spruce up your English Classroom? How about a genuine replica of Edgar Allan Poe’s obituary? That’s as quaint and dreary as you can get. Can’t decide on a welcoming item that screams your personality to guests, how about a framed copy of the infamous “From Hell” letter complete with carefully painted stains and so realistic you could believe it may have been plucked straight from the vaults of the British Government (or that the artist is a secret time traveler so he shant get buckled)? Or Al Capone’s processing papers from the Eastern State Penitentiary to add some charming cheer to your den where you have been keeping that lonely old Louisville Slugger. Wall Decor not your thing? No problem I see a freaky mounted copy of The FeeJee Mermaid that needs a good home, the trigger finger of John Wilkes Booth (or the mysterious “red headed man” from the Garretts’ barn, if you believe the rumors), an incredibly intricate 19th century Traveling Vampire Killer’s Kit or even a desiccated realistic Yeti hand (er that last one is fake right sir?) They are all (and many more fascinating items) listed in a catalogue to tantalize your most unpleasant interests in history or the supernormal that may otherwise gain you scared looks outside in polite society but at The Rag N Bone Emporium you will not be judged but only encouraged to indulge with these creepy and outstanding creations. This is indeed a nifty shop and I think anyone can appreciate the incredible levels of attention to detail that this shop owner displays in his work, the beyond entertaining short tales that accompany each item of his catalogue and I can’t thank him enough for taking on the task of creating a one of a kind multipiece display for me that speaks and beautifully haunts from every angle. I was searching for the perfect wall art that represented a story and meant something as an appropriate tribute to a subject that has fascinated me since I was given my first nonfiction book about the engineered Edwardian marvel. It is truly otherworldly as I stare at the comprehensive work from the fine points of the selection of the typed font on the labels to the preserved aged pocket watch stopped at the 2:20 and the gorgeous aging of the sheet music (complete with a penciled number “401” in the corner); it’s exactly what I have been hoping to grace my dream room for so long. Take a bow sir, it’s magnificent! From the remarkable aged sheets of music ("NEARER MY GOD TO THEE" and "SONGE D'AUTOMNE")- two hauntingly beautiful hymns that to this day are debated on which was played in the last moments on that cold April night, to the preserved "melted iceberg collected from C deck" in an etched perfume bottle and the stopped pocket watch (at 2:20). It's perfect. Comments are closed.
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