VERY RARE antique 1800’s Century Bros circus parade illustrated pamphlet flyer

Posted on August 13, 2023 by admin

Up for sale is an extremely rare antique 19th century Century Bros circus program. It’s done with exquisite illustrations showing the exhibits on hand for the evening and in a two toned red/black color. It is a bi-fold program that is very aesthetically pleasing to the eye and has original stamps on the back/bottom edge showing date and special exhibits. It measures 13 1/8 inches by 10 inches when shut and 13 1/8 inches by 19 3/4 inches. The piece has been laminated and does have losses throughout, please refer to all photos. Thank you for visiting “Dusty Treasures ” and please feel free to browse through.
VERY RARE antique 1800's Century Bros circus parade illustrated pamphlet flyer

VERY RARE Signed Antique Photo African American Minstrel Circus Wire Performer

Posted on May 14, 2023 by admin

Very rare photo of the Great Layton, an African American wire balancing performer in the late 1800s and early 1900s, shown here doing his act, with his advertising banner visible on the left. Layton appears to have signed the back of the photo in ink. I couldn’t find much info about him after that time. This is the only cabinet photo I have ever seen for sale of this performer. It was probably one of a small handful made as part of a promo for a small show. This listing shows a scan of an article I found online. The clipping is shown in this listing for reference only, and the original article is not included. My scan shows the front and back of the same photo, plus the scan of the article. Image including its mount is approximately 4.5″ x 3.5″. 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, Denmark, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vatican City State, Nauru, Wallis and Futuna, Poland, Tonga, San Marino, Ireland, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Iceland, Spain, Macedonia, Estonia, Belgium, Israel, Liechtenstein, Bermuda, Vanuatu, Albania, Italy, Monaco, Switzerland, Republic of Croatia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, Australia, Austria, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Canada, Kiribati, Andorra, Greece, Romania, Greenland, Serbia, Montenegro, Japan, Lithuania, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Finland, Luxembourg, Western Samoa, France, Germany, Latvia.

Antique: Yes
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
Autograph Format: Hard Signed
Signed: Yes
Date of Creation: 1900-1910
Image Color: Black & White
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Circus, African American, Ethnic, Sideshow, Sideshow Performers, Black
Type: Photograph
Format: Cabinet Card
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Theme: Americana
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

VERY RARE Signed Antique Photo African American Minstrel Circus Wire Performer

Posted on April 21, 2023 by admin

Very rare photo of the Great Layton, an African American wire balancing performer in the late 1800s and early 1900s, shown here doing his act, with his advertising banner visible on the left. Layton appears to have signed the back of the photo in ink. I couldn’t find much info about him after that time. This is the only cabinet photo I have ever seen for sale of this performer. It was probably one of a small handful made as part of a promo for a small show. This listing shows a scan of an article I found online. The clipping is shown in this listing for reference only, and the original article is not included. My scan shows the front and back of the same photo, plus the scan of the article. Image including its mount is approximately 4.5″ x 3.5″. 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, Denmark, Switzerland, Republic of Croatia, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, Australia, Austria, Hong Kong, Bulgaria, Poland, Czech Republic, Norway, Canada, Greece, Romania, Ireland, Netherlands, Japan, Slovakia, Slovenia, Lithuania, United Kingdom, Hungary, Sweden, Spain, Estonia, Belgium, Finland, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Latvia, Italy.

Antique: Yes
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
Autograph Format: Hard Signed
Signed: Yes
Date of Creation: 1900-1910
Image Color: Black & White
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Circus, African American, Ethnic, Sideshow, Sideshow Performers, Black
Type: Photograph
Format: Cabinet Card
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Theme: Americana
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

VERY RARE Signed Antique Photo African American Minstrel Circus Wire Performer

Posted on March 28, 2023 by admin

Antique: Yes
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
Autograph Format: Hard Signed
Signed: Yes
Date of Creation: 1900-1910
Image Color: Black & White
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Circus, African American, Ethnic, Sideshow, Sideshow Performers, Black
Type: Photograph
Format: Cabinet Card
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Theme: Americana
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Very Rare Circus CDV Chang & Eng Bunker Famous Barnum Siamese Twins Siam

Posted on February 28, 2023 by admin

Barnum’s most famous Siamese twins, Chang & Eng Bunker. In this circus collectable, you can clearly see the ligament at their abdomen that connected these two brothers. A previous owner at one point actually inscribed at the bottom of the mount with a metal stylist the words, “Siam Twins” which helps to date this CDV to a very early example. Like all of the CDV’s taken of the twins, there is no back mark or photographer. You are considering a rare photo of the most famous Siamese twins in history. They had a long career and history you can google if you wish to learn more. Good luck to all my fellow early American circus collectors landing this rarely seen photograph. CONDITION: Please view my detailed scan for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. This early CDV of one of the first famous circus duos is in fine antique condition. The print has some fingerprints from when the image was fixed in the darkroom, but the mount remains in super condition for its age. Chang & Eng images are coveted because they started performing in the late 1830’s here in America and are considered the first major super stars of early American sideshow performers. 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, 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: 1800’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 Bunker
Finish: Matte
Photo Type: CDV
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Material: Paper
Subject: Circus
Type: Photograph
Photographer: Unknown
Number of Photographs: One
Theme: Celebrities, Cultures & Ethnicities, Exhibitions, History, People
Time Period Manufactured: 1860’s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Very Rare Circus Sideshow Cabinet Photo Barnum’s Unzie The Circassian Albino

Posted on February 23, 2023 by admin

VERY RARE CIRCUS SIDESHOW CABINET PHOTO – BARNUM’S “UNZIE” THE CIRCASSIAN ALBINO MAN – “Unzie” the Aboriginal Albino man was brought by P. Barnum to the United States and would become one of his long running sideshow attractions. Most likely one of the most famous of P. Barnum’s performers with Albinism in circus history. Unzie was a major sideshow attraction, but cabinet cards of him are rather rare to find today. The image is in superb antique condition and taken by the York Photo Gallery. CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. The print remains in excellent condition with only a few minor spots. The mount is also in very good condition with only one tiny bump to the bottom right corner. The photographer’s stamp appears on the front and the backside has no marks. A rare and top quality image for your 19th Century Circus 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: 1860’S
Image Color: Sepia
Region of Origin: US
Vintage: Yes
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Format: Cabinet Card
Year of Production: 1860’s
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Style: Figurative Art
Features: Limited Edition
Featured Person/Artist: UNZIE
Finish: Matte
Photo Type: CABINET PHOTO
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

Very Rare & Early Circus CDV Photo Of Eli Bowen The Wonderful Man With No Legs

Posted on February 23, 2023 by admin

VERY RARE & EARLY CIRCUS CDV PHOTO OF ELI BOWEN – THE WONDERFUL MAN WITH NO LEGS. Here Eli was posed proudly on a pedestal and sporting his great physique. He was known for his incredible strength and tumbling abilities. Bowen suffered from his birth defects, he was commonly known as, The most handsome man in show business. Please view the backside of the mount to read that Eli was currently performing at Norman’s Museum. CONDITION : Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of this item and as part of my description. The CDV retains softer contrast, but remains sharply captured. There is a single brown spot on Eli’s arm as the only imperfection I can find. The mount is in near mint condition and the back stamp is quite bold as well as unique. 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, Iraq, 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
Photo Type: CDV
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: See size in my condition report.
Signed: No
Custom Bundle: No
Date of Creation: 1860’s to 1870’s
Material: Cardboard, Paper
Region of Origin: US
Subject: Figures & Portraits
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Year of Production: 1870-1880
Number of Photographs: One
Style: CIRCUS
Production Technique: Albumen Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Finish: Matte

Very Rare Eisenmann Photo CDV of Hindoo / Indian Nautch Dancers

Posted on January 28, 2023 by admin

Rare original CDV, 4″ x 2.5″, in very good antique condition with some light mount edge wear. This is a difficult to find Eisenmann image. Condition: Image looks good, although there is some moisture related condition issues, including some waviness to the mount and separation of the paper layers of the mount, in the bottom 1/3 or the image or so. I have reduced the price of this rare image accordingly. Freak barnum circus sideshow ethnic india indian sari. 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: Cultures & Ethnicities, Fashion, History
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Production Technique: Albumen Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Circus, Women, Ethnic