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THBSideshow Performer RPPCs and CDVs. Early 20th century.
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LiveMar 12, 2026
We will be offering a range of fine and vintage photography in this auction, curated by Eric Robbins. Highlights include archives of space photography, Lewis Hine photographs, iconic pop culture imagery, studio and vernacular photographs of the 19th and 20th century in a range of subjects, panoramas, a comprehensive collection of "headless" trick photography, and photo albums. Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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Sideshow Performer RPPCs and CDVs. Early 20th century. Group of eight photographs of sideshow performers. Including five real photo post cards (each approx. Lionel the Lion Faced Man (Stephan Bibrowski, 1890–1932). Divided back, unused, -- Tattooed Strongman Rasmus Nielsen (1874–1957). " Rasmus Nielson / Blacksmith / Angels Camp, Calif. / Lifting 225lbs by his Breasts" SIGNED verso. Nielsen was tattooed by tattoo artist "Brooklyn Joe" Lieber (1888-1953). Undivided back, unused. -- The Doll Family, Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Sideshow. Undivided back. Unused. -- "The Gang's all here" Barnum Photo: Aug 21 [1909]. Group photo of performers in costume, including minstrel costumes. Divided back. Unused. -- Le Géant Savoyard (Ferdinand Célestin Contat, 1902–1940). Undivided back, unused. -- [Together with] two CDVs, one featuring Tom Thumb. [And] a photo advertisement for Wilson's Certified Meats featuring Henry Hite (1915–1978).
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