Ladies Victorian gothic/ macabre- Electric Chair Hat: Little Sparky by TheSistersBrimm
215.00 USD
"…Upon her guests arrival, Temperance was pleased to find an intriguing addition. Mr. Brown, a scientist credited with the construction of the much talked about “Electric Chair,” was traveling with the governor to lend the benefit of his expertise regarding matters of fitting the chair to a woman’s frame… and he was quite the entertainer! He held Temperance captive as he spoke at great length on new methods of alternating current. While most found electricity a modern vulgarity, she believed it necessary for the advancement of society. It was, after-all, science! And it would benefit households everywhere…"
Black and brown satin brocade covered buckram teardrop atop which sits a wooden electric chair and skeleton in miniature. Though we here at The Sisters Brimm have never found "13" to be particularly unlucky, we could not convince this prisoner of the same. Though, given the jaunty pose, we suspect such a fate can be a real charge! Set amidst a backdrop of curly ostrich plumes, this little scene will surely create a much desired buzz!
Hand-painted, handmade, and totally OOAK!
Read More (View all photos)