I don’t recognize the pair and could not find another example of this image online, as hard as I tried. I picked up a decent sized collection of these sideshow people images. Quite a few were on this pink mount with blank backs. A note that was with the collection said that many were TEST SHOTS for the famous photographer Eisenmann. That might explain why I could not find other examples, and why the backs are blank.
This is one of the more difficult to find poses of them. The cabinet card is 6.5″ x 4.25″ with soiling and mount wear. It’s in overall good or better antique condition.
At least that’s what she was known by. A very fashionable lady is she! Quite stylishly dressed with a fine looking beard and a fancy waxed mustache. This is is a striking image. A fine historic piece, it a printed photo pitch-card from Germany.
Antique Original Ralph The Elephant Skin Man Photo Card from the 1920s. This card is signed on the reverse side. It is unknown whether he signed it or possibly one of his handlers.
Antique CARTE DE VISITE (CDV) Photograph. Photography Studio: Geo Elliot & Co. Subject: Beautiful plus size woman. 4.25″ x 2.5″. CDV is in antique condition with some wear. Please contact to make arrangements.