Freaks and Tarts

I'm in Gettysburg! More to come on that, but it has already delighted me.

In the meantime, a few things I've come across on the web:

The Duchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century: Tart of the Week

The Human Marvels: A web history of freak shows, human oddities, and more. Beautifully designed page, as well.

"'Following the Fashion' a December 1794 caricature by James Gillray... This caricature satirizes the figure-type which is most flattered by high-waisted dresses, contrasting it with a body-type which was not flattered by the style..."