Step Right Up: Circus and Sideshow Memorabilia
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 566
Trio of sideshow cabinet cards and CDV.
Estimate: $150 - $250
Unsold
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 |
Trio of sideshow cabinet cards and CDV. 19th century. Including Che-Mah and Pearley, "smallest couple in the world," cabinet card by Wendt; Capt. Smith Cook, Native of Kentucky, age 22 years, height 7 ft. 8in., cabinet card; and Aerial Prince Leroy, Aeronaut and Gymnast, carte de visite.
All on cardstock mounts with printed identifications to verso.
6 3/8 x 4" and smaller.
Condition
Some wear and spotting to mounts and images.
Available payment options
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