Wunderkammer: The Freeman & Fugate Oddities Collection
Sat, Feb 1, 2025 12:00PM EST
Lot 26
LENTINI, Francisco “Frank". Francis Lentini, The Three-Legg...
Estimate: $200 - $300
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LENTINI, Francisco ?Frank". Francis Lentini, The Three-Legged Boy / Three Cabinet Photos. V.p., early 1900s. Three cabinet card photographs depicting Lentini, the Italian-born three-legged boy at various ages. Photographs by Wendt, Chas E. Ridenour, and Edena. Two photos affixed to photographer's boards, one printed directly onto card. Lentini was born with a parasitic twin and became known for having three legs, four feet, and two sets of genitals. He toured with major circuses and sideshows including the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey. 6 ? x 4 ?". Some soiling, fading, and discoloration. Good.
