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The History of Fandom, 1700-1900 (Live)

You're Dead to Me

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The Goldsmith's Mania

Jenny lynde was one of the first celebrities to be made into a paper doll. Betty mania, william master and Heopellisa were also popular in 18th century. Listo mania saw people wearing golden fishbowls on their heads. And e siddons became an eight tenth century actress.

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