Paris Apartment Left Untouched For 70 Years Reveals Socialites Dramatic Past

Fancy Decorations

They also found tons of taxidermy, which was a huge marker of influence in the 1900’s. If you were able to own taxidermic items, you were rich. Hands down. The appraisers all agreed that their favorite item was the stuffed ostrich, who was found with a shawl draped around its neck. Very fancy! There were also two items that were very telling of that era: a Mickey Mouse and Porky the Pig stuffed animals. They were dirty and dusty, but that was the only telling part of their age. Finally, they found the most shocking item of all… It was priceless and would change their lives forever.

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