![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kHpAP39uhMw/S4MNGkyBiGI/AAAAAAAABj0/yRnw3XARfWs/s400/100_1253.jpg)
When the box is opened you can see my dad carefully encased the dressed fleas in toilet paper.
![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kHpAP39uhMw/S4MNGFVEA1I/AAAAAAAABjs/ztZ8zoXmdBM/s400/100_1260.jpg)
Seeing them blown up like this is the 1st time I've really been able to get a good look at them. The man flea's arms are made of something thinner than thread. I'm not sure what it is. Maybe a hair.
![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kHpAP39uhMw/S4MNFp9AzYI/AAAAAAAABjk/ltxiaohclL4/s400/100_1263.jpg)
There's a man and a woman flea dressed in their respective garbs. This would probably look very nice on a wedding cake.
As a kid I thought some Mexican slid the flea's arms and legs into these miniature clothes, but now as an adult I realize the flea is just the head part of the figure. I do wonder about the Mexican who made this. This was created in the 1950s so I guess it's possible the creator is still alive. If not it's a pretty nifty legacy to leave behind. I also wonder how much the creator charged for a job like this. Also I wonder if this was the creator's main line of work and if it provided him with enough money to survive and possibly provide for a family. I wonder if this creator paid kids to catch fleas while he made the clothes, or if he had some special method for farming them. Maybe he had a dog and he intentionally let it get fleas and wouldn't bathe it.
![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kHpAP39uhMw/S4MNFRIABPI/AAAAAAAABjc/WANWnG0tpqI/s400/100_126lk2.jpg)
It's also interesting to think about these 2 fleas I'm looking at and realize these fleas are from the 50s. They look about like modern day fleas I guess. I think modern fleas are less formal.
KW: So much is explained by this post. ;)
ReplyDeleteHe he! thanks for the comment
ReplyDeleteIn all the known cosmos....only here at KWMonster blog can I find info on this kind of mondo-cool stuff. You sir are an impresario immaculate!
ReplyDeletebest,
r/e
...dressed fleas?!?
ReplyDeleteLMAO! such deep thoughts and deep subjects here at KWMonster blog! what would the beginning of my day be without it? Great post!
ReplyDeleteR/E thanks! That's high praise!
ReplyDeleteProfessor, my sentiments exactly!
Brad, thanks sir!
Fleas on a Wedding cake?
ReplyDeleteNow THERE is a drawing you might consider.
ha ha!
ReplyDelete