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Circus, Sideshow & Oddities

Sat, Jul 29, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 306

[SIDESHOW]. Two Cabinet Photographs of Sideshow Acts with V...

Estimate: $100 - $200

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[SIDESHOW]. Two Cabinet Photographs of Sideshow Acts with Vitiligo. Circa 1890s. Two cabinet card photographs by Wendt (Boonton) and Henshel (Chicago) of children performers affected by vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that causes the loss of skin pigmentation. One includes names of the Anderson children on verso as John, Marie, and Rose. 6 ? x 4 ??. Piece chipped from edge of Wendt card.