Set Reminder2025-02-01 12:00:002025-02-01 12:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Wunderkammer: The Freeman & Fugate Oddities Collection https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/wunderkammer-the-freeman-fugate-oddities-collection-21890 Ghosts, ghouls, taxidermy, spirit photos, "talking boards," circus memorabilia, and oddities of all types will cross the block this February at Potter & Potter. Featuring selections from the personal collection of James Freeman and Kate Fugate, this sale promises to be equal parts bizarre, amazing, and remarkable.
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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.