The Lake Erie Mermaid

Found during the P.T. Barnum inspired insurgence of curio searchers. This strange creature has been slated as being found upon the shores of the mysterious lake Erie. The old man which this specimen was purchased from had been stricken with an exaggerated case of dementia and could not recall the entire tale of its discovery.


Bellow is an example of what sits behind the vintage lead poured glass of the antique cabinets of Trundle Manor. Mr Arm has been collecting things in jars since early childhood and will continue until his end. Most have been put into jars by the man himself although some dated acquisitions have been mixed in. "There is something about nature confined and frozen in death that intrigues me." Enjoy the following pages. These photographs are all done by Mr Arm and are available as pints by contacting mrarm@thessoa.com.