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The Ricky Jay Collection Part II

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 161

[HERMAPHRODITES] Group of Advertisements for Circus Half Me...

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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[HERMAPHRODITES]?GROUP OF ADVERTISEMENTS FOR CIRCUS HALF MEN/WOMEN.?American, ca. 1920s?30s. Comprised of: A pictorial postcard advertising Frances-Francine, ?Half Woman Half Man? dated April 12, 1931;?two clippings for hermaphroditic performers, including Lala Coolah ?at the age of 21?; ? a handbill advertising ?George-ette, The Half woman-Half Man,? describing the performer?s ?condition? and reproducing a short biography; ? and a four-page pictorial brochure titled To the Ladies Concerning Bobbie Ray the ?IT? Girl, with a variety of photographs;?and a large folded folio-size pictorial brochure titled, Sex-Freaks-Anomalies, issued by Sylvie-Chester (or Sylvia Chester), ?the living wonder / now touring Lowe?s circuit,? illustrated with photographs and line drawings. The largest 15? ? 10?". All exhibiting age-expected wear, with some splitting at folds, but in generally good condition.