march 28th 2006 - Lexington VA, day three

The exhibits at the Natural Bridge Wax Museum and Factory Tour were amusing enough, but sights in the factory portion were far more intriguing.

2009-02-21T07:54:12Z

James Calder
The exhibits at the Natural Bridge Wax Museum and Factory Tour were amusing enough, but sights in the factory portion were far more intriguing.

These are the latex moulds for the heads of the many historical and other figures that have been created in the factory, mostly for use in other location (e.g. Disneyworld).

2009-02-21T07:52:02Z

James Calder
These are the latex moulds for the heads of the many historical and other figures that have been created in the factory, mostly for use in other location (e.g. Disneyworld).

Harriet Beecher Stowe and Winston Churchill.

2009-06-06T17:42:33Z

James Calder
Harriet Beecher Stowe and Winston Churchill.

It was a little creepy down there (it was underground).

2009-06-07T03:28:18Z

James Calder
It was a little creepy down there (it was underground).

This part of the factory tour exhibit showed a "sculptor" at work on a figure's head. The wax model in the lab coat demonstrating the technique was not identified as Democratic presidential ...

2009-06-07T04:06:28Z

James Calder
This part of the factory tour exhibit showed a "sculptor" at work on a figure's head. The wax model in the lab coat demonstrating the technique was not identified as Democratic presidential ...

Native American wax model with shelves of latex heads behind.

2009-02-21T07:45:04Z

James Calder
Native American wax model with shelves of latex heads behind.

John Brown grimaces at John Wayne...

2009-06-06T17:35:04Z

James Calder
John Brown grimaces at John Wayne...

Rows of heads on shelves

2009-02-21T07:50:32Z

James Calder
Rows of heads on shelves

Helen Keller.

2009-06-06T17:54:25Z

James Calder
Helen Keller.

Old negro woman

2009-06-06T17:55:06Z

James Calder
Old negro woman

Emporer Ferdinand Maximillian

2009-02-21T07:51:47Z

James Calder
Emporer Ferdinand Maximillian

The excuse for all the surrounding schlock - the Natural Bridge.

2009-06-06T17:41:29Z

James Calder
The excuse for all the surrounding schlock - the Natural Bridge.

Leigh takes a break from the Bridge and from my photographic endeavours.

2009-06-06T18:22:39Z

James Calder
Leigh takes a break from the Bridge and from my photographic endeavours.

Natural Bridge mini-golf.

2009-06-06T17:27:46Z

James Calder
Natural Bridge mini-golf.

Leigh as obstacle on the Natural Bridge mini-golf course.

2009-06-06T17:44:35Z

James Calder
Leigh as obstacle on the Natural Bridge mini-golf course.

Not sure exactly what the theme of the course is...

2009-06-06T17:45:44Z

James Calder
Not sure exactly what the theme of the course is...

So disappointing.

2009-06-06T17:47:26Z

James Calder
So disappointing.

But still impressive from a distance.

2009-06-06T17:55:01Z

James Calder
But still impressive from a distance.

Just the name Foamhenge made my afternoon.

2009-06-06T19:55:19Z

James Calder
Just the name Foamhenge made my afternoon.

What appears to be a failed attempt at another tacky attraction along Route 11 near Natural Bridge - the Enchanted Castle Studio Tour (now abandoned).

2009-06-06T17:38:02Z

James Calder
What appears to be a failed attempt at another tacky attraction along Route 11 near Natural Bridge - the Enchanted Castle Studio Tour (now abandoned).

It wasn't clear if there was a consistent theme.

2009-06-07T00:55:44Z

James Calder
It wasn't clear if there was a consistent theme.

The setting, along what is otherwise a fairly rural route, added to the surreal nature of the place.

2009-06-06T21:19:03Z

James Calder
The setting, along what is otherwise a fairly rural route, added to the surreal nature of the place.

Remnants of random items from giant bugs to foam blocks littered the property.

2009-06-07T03:44:53Z

James Calder
Remnants of random items from giant bugs to foam blocks littered the property.

Note the man trapped inside the top of the giant bug.

2009-02-21T07:45:59Z

James Calder
Note the man trapped inside the top of the giant bug.

Another angle for your viewing pleasure.

2009-06-06T21:58:36Z

James Calder
Another angle for your viewing pleasure.

The sarcophagi seemed to be the only Egyptian aspect of the "Studio".

2009-06-06T17:34:31Z

James Calder
The sarcophagi seemed to be the only Egyptian aspect of the "Studio".

Enchanted Castle Man!

2009-06-06T19:47:28Z

James Calder
Enchanted Castle Man!

A giant red molar perhaps?

2009-06-07T03:31:32Z

James Calder
A giant red molar perhaps?

A smaller-than-life King Kong carrying an inderterminate (perhaps unfinished) figure.

2009-06-07T04:02:14Z

James Calder
A smaller-than-life King Kong carrying an inderterminate (perhaps unfinished) figure.

Dinsaur bodies and body-parts.

2009-06-06T19:33:00Z

James Calder
Dinsaur bodies and body-parts.

This dinosaur seemed to have recently escaped its wooden crate...

2009-06-07T04:11:45Z

James Calder
This dinosaur seemed to have recently escaped its wooden crate...

The Pink Cadillac Diner on Virginia Route 11, near Natural Bridge.

2009-06-07T03:39:29Z

James Calder
The Pink Cadillac Diner on Virginia Route 11, near Natural Bridge.

Pink everything.

2009-06-07T03:24:35Z

James Calder
Pink everything.

Gas Groc, Gas Grol? Whatever it was, it was on Virginia Route 11, near Natural Bridge.

2009-06-07T03:34:41Z

James Calder
Gas Groc, Gas Grol? Whatever it was, it was on Virginia Route 11, near Natural Bridge.

An ideal place for a pet walk, next to the highway, Zoo and Family Restaurant.

2009-06-06T21:44:17Z

James Calder
An ideal place for a pet walk, next to the highway, Zoo and Family Restaurant.