Rare Circus CDV Chang & Eng Bunker Siamese Twins With Period Inscription

Posted on March 4, 2023 by admin

RARE CIRCUS CDV – CHANG & ENG BUNKER – SIAMESE TWINS – WITH PERIOD INSCRIPTION – You are viewing a rare CDV of the legendary Chang & Eng Bunker, the most famous Siamese twins that arrived in the United States in the 1830’s. The image has a foreign inscription which suggests they were on tour or this image was sent outside the U. During the 19th Century. They did travel extensively throughout their sideshow career some of which was under P. The bold image shows the conjoined twins captured in three quarter length view. CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. The CDV of this famous Siamese duo is in excellent antique condition. The print as well as the mount are in amazing antique condition. The photo remains bold and has notations written in period ink beneath their portrait. The backside remains blank. Another top quality circus CDV for your collection. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “nic-o-matic” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide., New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Wallis and Futuna, Gambia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Poland, Oman, Suriname, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Argentina, Guinea-Bissau, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Bhutan, Senegal, Togo, Ireland, Qatar, Burundi, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Equatorial Guinea, Thailand, Aruba, Sweden, Iceland, Macedonia, Belgium, Israel, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Benin, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Italy, Swaziland, Tanzania, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Panama, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland, Djibouti, Chile, China, Mali, Botswana, Republic of Croatia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Portugal, Malta, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Cayman Islands, Paraguay, Saint Helena, Cyprus, Seychelles, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Australia, Austria, Sri Lanka, Gabon Republic, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Kiribati, Turkmenistan, Grenada, Greece, Haiti, Greenland, Yemen, Afghanistan, Montenegro, Mongolia, Nepal, Bahamas, Bahrain, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Angola, Western Samoa, France, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Denmark, Guatemala, Solomon Islands, Vatican City State, Sierra Leone, Nauru, Anguilla, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Guyana, Azerbaijan Republic, Macau, Georgia, Tonga, San Marino, Eritrea, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Morocco, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mauritania, Belize, Philippines, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Spain, Estonia, Bermuda, Montserrat, Zambia, South Korea, Vanuatu, Ecuador, Albania, Ethiopia, Monaco, Niger, Laos, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands, Moldova, Madagascar, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Lebanon, Liberia, Bolivia, Maldives, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Nigeria, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Jordan, Guinea, Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands, Chad, Andorra, Romania, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Lithuania, Trinidad and Tobago, Malawi, Nicaragua, Finland, Tunisia, Luxembourg, Uganda, Brazil, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, Latvia, Jamaica, South Africa, Brunei Darussalam, Honduras.

Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Size: CDV
Date of Creation: 1860’S
Image Color: Sepia
Region of Origin: US
Vintage: Yes
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Year of Production: 1860’s
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Style: Figurative Art
Features: Limited Edition
Featured Person/Artist: CHANG & ENG
Finish: Matte
Photo Type: CDV
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Material: Paper
Subject: Circus
Type: Photograph
Photographer: Unknown
Number of Photographs: One
Theme: Celebrities, Exhibitions, History, People
Time Period Manufactured: 1860’s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Albumen Print

Rare Sideshow Circus CDV Photos Trained Birds & Trainer by Eisenmann

Posted on February 27, 2023 by admin

Two original 1870s CDV of performing birds and their trainer… No doubt “professional performers” considering the photographer, Eisenmann, who was famous for his photos of sideshow and circus personalities. A very rare set! The CDV with the trainer in it is slightly trimmed (dimensions are 3.75″ x 2.5″). The one with the bird on the rolling log is not trimmed and is in very good antique condition with light edge wear and some toning on the back. Sideshow oddities history circus animals barnum. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “jack_mord” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Antique: Yes
Type: Photograph
Photo Type: CDV
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Date of Creation: 1870-1879
Theme: Americana, Animals
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Birds, Circus
Modified Item: No

Rare Circus CDV Egyptian Princess Circassian Woman On Swing By Eisenmann

Posted on February 22, 2023 by admin

RARE CIRCUS CDV – “EGYPTIAN PRINCESS” CIRCASSIAN WOMAN ON SWING – BY EISENMANN – You are considering one of the rare African women who took on the role of a Circassian Beauty during a time when this act was primarily dominated by white and an albino performers. Billed as the “Egyptian Princess” her portraits are quite rare to find. In this wonderful CDV Charles Eisenmann captured her in a playfully posed on a swing in his studio. Eisenman’s stamp can be seen below the photo and on the reverse of the mount. A great addition for your American Circus photo collection. CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. The CDV is in very good condition. The print remains bold and has some minor foxing. The mount is in excellent antique condition with Eisenmann’s stamp on the front side and rear. A truly rare circus CDV for your collection. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “nic-o-matic” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Wallis and Futuna, Gambia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Poland, Oman, Suriname, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Argentina, Guinea-Bissau, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Bhutan, Senegal, Togo, Ireland, Qatar, Burundi, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Equatorial Guinea, Thailand, Aruba, Sweden, Iceland, Macedonia, Belgium, Israel, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Benin, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Italy, Swaziland, Tanzania, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Panama, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland, Djibouti, Chile, China, Mali, Botswana, Republic of Croatia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Portugal, Malta, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Cayman Islands, Paraguay, Saint Helena, Cyprus, Seychelles, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Australia, Austria, Sri Lanka, Gabon Republic, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Kiribati, Turkmenistan, Grenada, Greece, Haiti, Greenland, Yemen, Afghanistan, Montenegro, Mongolia, Nepal, Bahamas, Bahrain, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Angola, Western Samoa, France, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Denmark, Guatemala, Solomon Islands, Vatican City State, Sierra Leone, Nauru, Anguilla, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Guyana, Azerbaijan Republic, Macau, Georgia, Tonga, San Marino, Eritrea, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Morocco, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mauritania, Belize, Philippines, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Spain, Estonia, Bermuda, Montserrat, Zambia, South Korea, Vanuatu, Ecuador, Albania, Ethiopia, Monaco, Niger, Laos, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands, Moldova, Madagascar, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Lebanon, Liberia, Bolivia, Maldives, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Nigeria, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Jordan, Guinea, Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands, Chad, Andorra, Romania, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Lithuania, Trinidad and Tobago, Malawi, Nicaragua, Finland, Tunisia, Luxembourg, Uganda, Brazil, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, Latvia, Jamaica, South Africa, Brunei Darussalam, Honduras.

Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Size: CDV
Date of Creation: 1870’S OR 1880’S
Image Color: Sepia
Region of Origin: US
Vintage: Yes
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Year of Production: 1870’S 1880’S
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Style: Figurative Art
Features: Limited Edition
Featured Person/Artist: EGYPTIAN PRINCESS
Finish: Matte
Photo Type: CDV
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Material: Paper
Subject: Circus
Type: Photograph
Photographer: Unknown
Number of Photographs: One
Theme: Celebrities, Exhibitions, History, People
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Albumen Print

Rare Circus CDV Superb Photo Of Little Venus The Child Wire Walker 1874

Posted on February 12, 2023 by admin

MINT & RARE CIRCUS CDV – SUPERB PHOTO OF “LITTLE VENUS” THE CHILD WIRE WALKER 1874 – Here is a rare performer you will rarely if ever see; “Little Venus” was a very accomplished tight wire walker at the age of 7 years old. In this spectacular portrait, you can see the tight wire rope coiled next to this pint size performer dressed as the Greek God. Period notations and the date can be seen on the back of the mount. The CDV is in mint antique condition. CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. The early CDV of one of the finest examples of a tight wire walker I have ever encountered. The print as well as the mount are in pristine condition. The photo remains bold and has the photographer’s back stamp. Period notations and the date can be seen on the backside of the mount. If you are a collector of early circus photography you cannot go wrong adding this fine example to your collection. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “nic-o-matic” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Size: CDV
Date of Creation: 1860’S
Image Color: Sepia
Region of Origin: US
Vintage: Yes
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Year of Production: 1860’s
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Style: Figurative Art
Features: Limited Edition
Featured Person/Artist: LITTLE VENUS – TIGHT WIRE WALKER
Finish: Matte
Photo Type: CDV
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Material: Paper
Subject: Circus
Type: Photograph
Photographer: Unknown
Number of Photographs: One
Theme: Celebrities, Exhibitions, History, People
Time Period Manufactured: 1860’s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Albumen Print

Rare Photo Sideshow / Circus Photo Acrobat Girl Globe Balance & Violin 1800s

Posted on February 10, 2023 by admin

Hard to find circus / sideshow performer girl.. She balanced on the globe while playing the violin! Sickler, Buffalo, New York. Original 6.5″ x 4.25″ cabinet card with blank back.. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “jack_mord” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Antique: Yes
Type: Photograph
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
Format: Cabinet Card
Year of Production: 1890
Size: 4 x 6 in
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Date of Creation: 1885-1895
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Circus, Women, Oddities, Musician

Rare Antique 1800s Circus CDV of Magner’s Educated Horses

Posted on February 7, 2023 by admin

Original CDV of Professor Magner’s educted horses, Blind Billy, Tommy, Turco, and Gifford, with info on the back. CDV is about 4″ x 2.5″ and in very good antique condition overall. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “jack_mord” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Antique: Yes
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1865-1875
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Date of Creation: 1865/1875
Theme: Americana, Animals
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: CDV
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Circus, Horses

Rare Circus CDV P T Barnum Millie Christine Famous Conjoined Sidshow Twins

Posted on February 4, 2023 by admin

RARE – CIRCUS CDV P T BARNUM – MILLIE CHRISTINE – FAMOUS CONJOINED SIDSHOW TWINS – PHOTO BY FITZGIBBON – You are considering an extremely rare and early CDV of Millie Christine, the world famous conjoined African American twins who were originally born into slavery and displayed in circus sideshows. The image is by the renown St. Louis photographer, Fitzgibbon’s. CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. The CDV photo has good contrast, tonal range and sharpness. The mount remains in pristine condition on both the front and back. The back has Fitzgibbon’s photo stamp on the mount. Here is a super rare and highly desirable image for your own personal collection of photography or to adorn your collection circus history. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “nic-o-matic” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Size: STANDARD CDV SIZE
Date of Creation: 1860’s
Region of Origin: US
Framing: Unframed
Vintage: Yes
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Year of Production: 1880’S
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Style: PORTRAIT
Finish: Matte
Photo Type: CDV
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Material: Cardboard, Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Modified Item: No
Subject: Circus
Type: Photograph
Photographer: FITZGIBBON
Number of Photographs: ONE
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Rare Sideshow Circus CDV Photos Trained Birds & Trainer by Eisenmann

Posted on January 31, 2023 by admin

Antique: Yes
Type: Photograph
Photo Type: CDV
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Date of Creation: 1870-1879
Theme: Americana, Animals
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Birds, Circus
Modified Item: No

Rare Circus CDV Bold Composite Photo Of George L. Fox Legendary American Clown

Posted on January 30, 2023 by admin

RARE CIRCUS CDV – BOLD COMPOSITE PHOTO OF GEORGE L. FOX LEGENDARY AMERICAN CLOWN – Images of George L. Fox the legendary American Clown are extremely rare. Here is one of the rarest composite images of this showman. The center image is of the man behind all the other clown faces. His initials and last name are boldly printed at the bottom of the mount. The backside is blank and the mount remains in excellent condition. CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. The print has a few stains and one small loss. The unusual composite image remains bold and the mount is sharp. You are considering a rare and top quality circus CDV for your personal collection. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “nic-o-matic” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Size: CDV
Date of Creation: 1860 – 1870’s
Image Color: Sepia
Region of Origin: US
Vintage: Yes
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Year of Production: 1860’s
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Style: Figurative Art
Features: Limited Edition
Featured Person/Artist: GEORGE L FOX
Finish: Matte
Photo Type: CDV
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Material: Paper
Subject: Circus
Type: Photograph
Photographer: Unknown
Number of Photographs: One
Theme: Celebrities, Exhibitions, History, People
Time Period Manufactured: 1860’s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Albumen Print

RARE ANTIQUE 1944 BILL BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER BARNUM & RINGLING BR For Restoration

Posted on January 20, 2023 by admin

Rare 1944 Bill Bailey Circus Poster in need of conservation/restoration. While torn (see images), virtually everything is here — my guess is that only very minor in-painting would be needed after lining. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Fairs, Parks & Architecture\Circus & Carnival\Programs & Posters”. The seller is “dachshunds!” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

Theme: Circus & Carnival

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