As the name suggests this is a nose operated peep show, press your nose in the hole and it starts the machine. Originally made for an exhibition dedicated to embarrassment. When you look through the holes a rather boring picture of a Victorian naked lady is slowly revealed. What you do not realise is that the same time two "decorative" cheek mirrors drop down unseen, two blusher pads come out and redden your face, thus guaranteeing embarrassment.
The original box is in the possession of a private collector. |