This was my first thought. I was strongly suspecting at least some use of taxidermy, especially for the paws. However, the photographer apparently had other m

This was my first thought. I was strongly suspecting at least some use of taxidermy, especially for the paws. However, the photographer apparently had other means: > Frees admitted to using very stiff clothing as well as needles and forks to hold his subjects in place. So he claimed that they weren't hurt, but they certainly were forced into those positions. I'm going to go with no, they weren't having a good time. Given the time, though, it could have been worse.