Step Right Up: Circus and Sideshow Memorabilia
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 275
Magic Lantern Slide of P.T. Barnum's House in Bridgeport, CT. Circa early 20th century.
Estimate: $150 - $250
Sold for
$180
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Magic Lantern Slide of P.T. Barnum's House in Bridgeport, CT. Circa early 20th century. Close-up picture of the house with window awnings pulled down.
3 1/2 x 4".
Marina was P.T. Barnum's fourth and final estate in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Built between 1889 and 1891 for his second wife, Nancy Fish, the Richardsonian-style house was designed by Longstaff and Hurd and included modern conveniences of the time. Marina was demolished in the 1960s, and the land is now part of the University of Bridgeport.
Condition
Good.
Available payment options
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