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Circus, Sideshow & Oddities

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Lot 75

Thirteen real-photo postcards of female circus and sideshow...

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Thirteen real-photo postcards of female circus and sideshow dancers and performers. American, ca. 1910s/30s. Silver print real-photo postcards depicting individual female performers in theatrical costumes, in outdoor and studio settings. Includes one African American performer. Identified performers include Eleanor Kissell of Hagenbeck-Wallace side-show (1934); Peggy Carlton (signed on reverse, season 1925); and one of the Fischer Sisters. Generally with printed backs, some blank; none postally used.