Museums had a ‘creepiest object’ showdown on Twitter and it’s a chilling delight
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We would like to inject a bit of romance into this thread… With the creepiest valentines card ever 😬#CuratorBattle #CreepiestObject pic.twitter.com/mlPvtZfPOw
— Skipton Town Hall (@SkiptonTownHall) April 17, 2020
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We’ve managed to make our dolls extra creepy with a little animation… #CuratorBattle #CreepiestObject @MuseumCrush pic.twitter.com/3KBcl8nTgo
— Barnsley Museums (@BarnsleyMuseums) April 17, 2020
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Bringin’ our A-game for this #CURATORBATTLE! What is it? Just a CURSED CHILDREN’S TOY that we found inside the walls of a 155-year-old mansion. We call it “Wheelie” – and it MOVES ON ITS OWN: Staff put it in one place and find it in another spot later on…. #Creepiestobject pic.twitter.com/FQzMzacr8a
— PEI Museum (@PEIMuseum) April 17, 2020
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Can I offer ‘Tirpitz’ here? Saved from drowning after her German ship sunk the South Pacific, served as a mascot on HMS Glasgow for the rest of the FWW, eventually auctioned off for pork (raising £1,785 for charity) in retirement. No wonder she looks like she’s seen things. pic.twitter.com/gYdkvK60Yb
— Imperial War Museums (@I_W_M) April 17, 2020
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#CURATORBATTLE: Asked colleagues & this painting was unanimously chosen. My aunt reels at the sight of it. This painting is often met with hushed tones and nervous laughter… #creepybaby #creepy @DaytonArt pic.twitter.com/vTL3pUiytF
— Katherine Siegwarth (@KatieSiggy) April 17, 2020
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Turn the creep up to 💯 and check out this iron mask that was exhibited in the @TowerOfLondon as an Executioner’s Mask. However, due to its grotesque appearance, we think it’s more likely part of an elaborate scold’s bridle – an iron muzzle designed for public humiliation 😱 pic.twitter.com/1nG4mMZRex
— Royal Armouries (@Royal_Armouries) April 17, 2020
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Imagine rummaging through an archive and unwrapping this 👇
MC 490A: Broken Dolls head in many parts with fair hair c.1920
Found on the grounds of @StJudesHead. Let’s hope they treat the pupils better 😂#CuratorBattle #CreepiestObject pic.twitter.com/J5aVRNuSo6
— Egham Museum (@EghamMuseum) April 17, 2020
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In a lot of ways, we wish we could un-see this entire thread. And we most definitely cannot beat the hair bun. But we’ll just leave this here… pic.twitter.com/rVSPVETSSP
— Ashmolean Museum (@AshmoleanMuseum) April 17, 2020
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As it’s lunchtime perhaps I can interest you in a canned duck from @BlaiseMuseum?! 🤮 #CURATORBATTLE #CreepiestObject pic.twitter.com/TgaCt3hBIB
— Amber_Druce (@DorisSkull) April 17, 2020
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However, for this #CURATORBATTLE for #CreepiestObject we are offering up not just one , but an entire case of them @ #CliffeCastle We have a Witches ball, Devil’s drumstick, comfit filled walking sticks, a couple of ‘protective charms’ and a heart studded with nails… pic.twitter.com/InNx7nR2Xi
— Bradford Museums & Galleries (@BradfordMuseums) April 17, 2020
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There’s some freaky stuff in the Clarke Charms Collection. Here’s a human finger bone used by a gambler to bring good luck… #CURATORBATTLE#CreepiestObject pic.twitter.com/jQvHwZCTh8
— SMT Collections Team (@SMT_Collections) April 17, 2020
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I give you the Zombie Blowfish, scourge of the High Seas & Terror of Bexhill Museum's stores. If it doesn't get you the army of zombies I am creating with its tetrodotoxin will. #CURATORBATTLE #TroublingTaxidermy pic.twitter.com/Z1A5PEX7A8
— Annie Brassey (@AnnieBrassey) April 17, 2020
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This is one of my favourite objects from @HistEnvScot Collections – a painted whale eardrum. Fascinating and highly disturbing! #CreepiestObject #Curatorbattle
More info 👇https://t.co/SIyqgmP2IG pic.twitter.com/HWCkyP3Qex
— Clara Molina Sanchez (@CMolinaSanchez) April 17, 2020
Brrr. That’s definitely enough creepy stuff for today. And it’s going to be a regular thing.
This thread has blown up! Unsure if we’ll sleep tonight 😧 thank you all for your amazing entries – keep them coming! ✨
Remember to take part every Friday for a new #curatorbattle theme! 💥
— Yorkshire Museum (@YorkshireMuseum) April 17, 2020
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Museums are trolling each other with their best ducks and it’s quacking brilliant
Source @YorkshireMuseum H/T Guardian