Surplus Sid's

[Carboro, NC]

Sid's is enchanted. it's the kind of place you expect to discover the door to Narnia.

Berry Keith, opened the doors to Surplus Sid's as an army surplus outfitter in 1988.  his goods have slowly expanded to costumes, furniture, vinyl, antique magazines, and a respectable collection of wigs, masks, and top hats... and in case you need a wheelchair from the time of Franklin Delano Roosevelt or an imitation electric chair, he has those too.

after an initial look around i returned with my 35mm and introduced myself to Keith and his sidekick (pictured)  we shared some witty banter and they were kind enough to let me snap a few shots.

Keith's business partner and friend spends many evenings with his head nestled between a line up of wigs, puppets, and masks.  as customers pass through, he'll ask if they need help finding anything... most respond with a solid shriek.