The Mummy’s Thumb
It’s been dead 5,000 years.
Or has it? Will it ever die?
“The strangest thing in captivity” is my offering this week for Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge
It dates from the 1930’s and is one of many working vintage amusements in a Penny Arcade on Southport Pier.
The Mummy’s Thumb ©HelenBushe
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8 Comments
Cee Neuner · 21 June 2016 at 17:37
Excellent find for this week’s odd ball photo.
HMB · 21 June 2016 at 17:39
Thanks Cee. I love things like this.
Hugh's Views and News · 21 June 2016 at 09:51
Did you give it a go and see the Mummy’s thumb, Helen?
HMB · 21 June 2016 at 13:00
No, by the time I got to this I’d spent all my pocket money! But next time definitely . Hope it’s not too traumatic
Hugh's Views and News · 21 June 2016 at 15:28
Do let us know.
HMB · 21 June 2016 at 17:40
Marga Demmers · 21 June 2016 at 08:02
These kind of objects are fantastic. Years ago we visited the Museum of Automata in York and had so much fun there.
HMB · 21 June 2016 at 08:11
That sounds a good place to visit.