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Lot 64
[TIGHT ROPE]. SPELTERINI, Maria (1853-1912). Signorina Mari...
Estimate: $250 - $350
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[TIGHT ROPE]. SPELTERINI, Maria (1853-1912). Signorina Maria Spelterini Crossing Whirlpool Rapids-Niagara on a Tight Rope. New York: Geo. Barker, n.d., ca. 1876. Stereoview photograph depicting Spelterini, the first and only woman ever to cross Niagara Falls gorge on a tight rope. This photograph captures Spelterini?s second crossing, which she accomplished while wearing peach baskets strapped to her feet. Lot also includes a second stereoview: S.J. Dixon, Crossing Whirlpool Rapids on a 7-8 inch Wire Cable (Underwood & Underwood) [some wear to image and mount]. 3 ? x 7?.
