Preferred label
Human curiosities
Alternative labels
Abnormalities
Freaks
Malformations
Broader term
People
Related terms
Albinos
Amusement parks
Birth defects
Circuses & shows
Curiosities & wonders
Dwarfs
Giants
Metamorphosis
Midways
Monsters
Sideshows
Scope note
For real persons who are being represented as curiosities or freaks, which may be caused by birth defects or accidents or faked. Search under MONSTERS for animals of strange or terrifying shape.
Editorial note
As appropriate, double index under FRAUD. Used in a note under ALBINOS, DWARFS, GIANTS, MONSTERS, and SIAMESE TWINS.
Change note
Formerly TGMI term.