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These 1862 German animal costumes will blow your mind

Popkin
Nov 04, 2025
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Back in 1862, Munich’s Jung-München artists’ association threw a masquerade ball that would make any costume lover fall head over heels. Among the sea of gowns and theatrical masks, two outfits stole the show: a stunning, realistic yet whimsical-looking hare and hedgehog. The details on these costumes are incredible.

The costumes were inspired by the Ger…

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