Potter & Potter Auctions
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Circus, Sideshow & Oddities

Sat, Apr 30, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 33

[CIRCUS]. A dozen CDV photographs of circus and theatrical ...

Estimate: $300 - $500

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[CIRCUS]. A dozen CDV photographs of circus and theatrical performers. Principally American, 19th century. Carte-de-visite photographs on cardstock mounts, depicting various male and female performers individually, plus one troupe of acrobats, and one acrobatic duo. Includes two CDVs of a one-legged performer, Donato; Billy Andrews; Leona Dare (gymnast); Harry and Willie Martell; and other gymnasts and acrobats who are unidentified, one with Robinson?s Circus. Studio imprints include Gustav Kundler (Milwaukee), F.S. Roberts (Chicago), J.C. Frederick (Chicago), Leonard Martin (Topeka), Miller & Rowell (Boston), and R.G. Gardner (Kansas City). Generally 4 x 2 ??.