Antiques and Their Afterlives: Tommy Kiley's Mannequin Collection
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Anatomical figures rendered in lifelike wax, prosthetic glass eyes peering up from medical trays, elaborate human hair wreaths memorializing the dearly departed. For Ryan and Regina Cohn, preserving these curious and often misunderstood objects is as much about honoring the past as learning from it.
In this hour-long virtual event, the co-founders of the wildly popular Oddities Flea Market and authors of The Witch's Door: Oddities and Tales from the Esoteric to the Extreme, open their doors and welcome you into their home, or take you along for a trip to see fascinating objects in museums and the homes of other collectors.Â
This time, they are taking us into the astonishing mannequin and doll collection of Tommy Kiley (@cowboythommy). You may recognize him from the TV show American Pickers. To call Tommy an avid collector would be an understatement—he lives among tens of thousands of rare and unusual mannequins, dolls, and other obscure antiques, spread across multiple properties in a small town in upstate New York.
We will tour his most cherished mannequins as well as the other mind-blowing antiques in his one-of-a-kind collection. Special guest Christophe Bardot (@vintagefrenchy) will also be making an appearance. So, mark your calendars, you will not want to miss this episode!
 *Recommended for ages 13+
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Ryan Matthew Cohn is best known for his educated opinions and consultation on the Science Channel show "Oddities." However, it is Ryan’s ability to prepare, create, craft, and provide unparalleled attention to detail in this subject matter that makes him a true artisan. It’s his stunning preparations, which have helped him in beginning to solidify a place in the fine art world. Ryan’s unique approach to the exploded skull has pushed his career from exploration and learning to create unique fine art commissions. Aside from his artistic accolades, Ryan specializes in rare and unique antiques and artifacts predominantly relating to science, anatomy, and natural history.
With an extensive background in fashion, Regina Marie Cohn runs the Oddities Flea Market, curates events at Brooklyn’s House of Wax Bar, and works with her husband Ryan buying, creating, restoring, and selling one-of-a-kind pieces of osteological work, antiques and oddities. Regina’s eye for the strange and unusual brings the Oddities Flea Market to life.
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