Wunderkammer: The Freeman & Fugate Oddities Collection
Sat, Feb 1, 2025 12:00PM EST
Lot 32
TRIPP, Charles B (1855–1930). Pair of Charles B Tripp, “Arm...
Estimate: $250 - $350
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| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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TRIPP, Charles B (1855?1930). Pair of Charles B Tripp, ?Armless Wonder" Signed Photographs. V.p., 1886 and ca. 1920s. Two photographs of the ?Armless Wonder" including one CDV depicting Tripp holding a cup of tea, SIGNED and INSCRIBED verso by Tripp at age 31. And one post card showing an older Tripp shaving his face. Despite being born without arms, Tripp became skilled with various tools as a calligrapher and carpenter. Divided back, not postally used. Both are SIGNED. Photographs by Eisenmann and Commercial Photographic Co. Larger 5 ? x 3 ?". Some staining to the CDV and light soiling to both. Good.
