Walter's International Wax Museum- Robin and the Seven Hoods

Here's another shot from Walter's International Wax Museum at the 1964 New York World's Fair. This was a window scene that was accessible from outside the museum. It features a scene from the 1964 motion picture Robin and the Seven Hoods. We have the typical rat pack regulars as well as Bing Crosby and Barbara Rush.

Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra playing pool, along with a girl in a cute little outfit.

This is supposed to be Sammy Davis JR, but the image makes his likeness difficult to make out.

Bing Crosby next to the girl. He looks sort of like Robin Williams if you ask me.

Barbara Rush stands near the wall with her long cigarette holder. I have never seen the movie, but this tableau makes want to.

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Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum- The Ohlone

Here in the Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum we see a couple of Ohlone Indian girls stretching animal skin on a large rack. Behind them is a rather mysterious man. The Ohlone lived on the northern California coast years before the Spanish settled the land, and these skins and furs had many uses.

The strange man behind the tree. He looks rather menacing.

A darker shot to show what the scene looks like in reality. This is but a small part of a larger tableau that highlights early California life before and during the discovery.

Visit Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum's website here.

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Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf- Yao Ming

Today we have a post of the Chinese basketball player Yao Ming. He stands here just outside the entrance to the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf. Ming is one of several figures used to lure guests into the popular San Francisco attraction, and his mere size is enough to bring many a look the museum's way.

A close up of the basketball star's face. This figure is wonderfully detailed, and it's expression really shouts Yao Ming!

Visit the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf website here.

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