Unusual CDV of Man with No Legs & His Family - Victorian Sideshow Photo flag women in steamship costumes

women in steamship costumes

which is located not far from the photographer's studio in Fort Atkinson

Dimensions are 4" x 2 3/8"

gelatin silver photograph of a little girl in a wicker chair with her doll

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Unusual CDV of Man with No Legs & His Family - Victorian Sideshow Photo flag women in steamship costumesOriginal CDV photo of Eli Bowen, the legless acrobat, his wife, and his son, who is wearing a dress. Take a look at the mug on that kid! Starting at the age of thirteen, Eli Bowen became a popular performer in Victorian circuses and sideshows. He also worked for the famous P. T. Barnum. Backmark of A. Newman, Photographer, Philadelphia. Very good antique condition. 4" x 2 1 2".