1800s Civil War Era Photo Midget Dwarf Man In Uniform Antique Circus Side Show

1800s Civil War Era Photo Midget Dwarf Man In Uniform Antique Circus Side Show
1800s Civil War Era Photo Midget Dwarf Man In Uniform Antique Circus Side Show
1800s Civil War Era Photo Midget Dwarf Man In Uniform Antique Circus Side Show
1800s Civil War Era Photo Midget Dwarf Man In Uniform Antique Circus Side Show

1800s Civil War Era Photo Midget Dwarf Man In Uniform Antique Circus Side Show
What a rare find!! Photo of 2 midgets in military uniform standing next to a giant man, also in military uniform. Unsure if these guys were actual soldiers or if this photo is part of some kind of theater, play, side show, etc. Either way, very cool and unusual find! Guessing photo is from sometime between 1860s-1880s. Please message us with any questions!
1800s Civil War Era Photo Midget Dwarf Man In Uniform Antique Circus Side Show

RARE Trick Circus or Sideshow Horse by Swords Bros 1800s Composite Photo

RARE Trick Circus or Sideshow Horse by Swords Bros 1800s Composite Photo

RARE Trick Circus or Sideshow Horse by Swords Bros 1800s Composite Photo
Rare circa 1890 composite cabinet card showing a circus horse doing tricks, and holding signs. The sign in the middle says, “I CAN DO ANY TRICK”. 6.5″ x 4.25″ with blank back, as produced. Very good vintage condition overall; there’s a little crack in the image on the right side but this is just on the photo, it does not affect the mount, and it’s stable and flat. A little light but perfectly visible.
RARE Trick Circus or Sideshow Horse by Swords Bros 1800s Composite Photo

Rare Sideshow / Freak Carrie Akers Antique Cabinet Card Photo 1800s Barnum

Rare Sideshow / Freak Carrie Akers Antique Cabinet Card Photo 1800s Barnum
Rare Sideshow / Freak Carrie Akers Antique Cabinet Card Photo 1800s Barnum

Rare Sideshow / Freak Carrie Akers Antique Cabinet Card Photo 1800s Barnum
Original cabinet card of Carrie Akers and her manager I believe.. Maybe her husband, billed as a “Midget Fat Lady”, and also, debatably, as’The Warthog. Akers was known as “Quarrelsome Carrie” in the sideshow community because of her volcanic temper. Handwriting on reverse has says: Carrie Akers Born in Virginia height 31 in weight 309 lbs age 27. I’ve once seen a variant of this rare cabinet card showing the man looking through the window at her. This cabinet card is 6.5″ x 4.25″ with blank back (other than the writing). It’s in very good antique condition with aging, staining and foxing, primarily on the back. If the condition of the back is a concern let me know. Here is some info found online: Every once in awhile, a Human Marvel comes along who is a multiple attraction… Few persons have actually encapsulated the characteristics of two separate traditional human marvel displays into one presentation. Carrie Akers was a double feature in the world of sideshow – she was both a midget and a Fat Lady. While the date of her birth is not certain, Carrie did hail from Virginian. She weighed a purported 309 pounds and stood only 34 inches tall. These traits qualified her as both a midget and a Fat Lady, thus a “double feature”. Unlike the usually jolly copious performers of her time Carrie, as evident in many of her cabinet cards, was considered a very sour and bitter person. So poor was her reputation that she was eventually shunned from the sideshow community and she had a serious falling out with P. Barnum – serious enough for the showman to drop the potentially profitable Carrie from his roster of performers. Furthermore, her unfortunate epithet of’The Warthog’ was given to her not only because of her dimensions but also due to this hot temper and extremely rude reputation. T exist a few rumors that Carrie was also becoming a legitimate bearded lady, whether via biological or gaffed means. This would have made her a triple feature in sideshow – however it appears that she retired from show business shortly after her problems with Barnum. Most of her cabinet photos date between 1888 and 1889 and few photos of her exist today. This indicates that her career was not a successful one, likely due to her gruff personality. Not much else is known about Carrie following her short career. However, if she had gotten a few tattoos she could very well have been a complete sideshow all on her own. (The Human Marvels website).
Rare Sideshow / Freak Carrie Akers Antique Cabinet Card Photo 1800s Barnum

Three Antique Wooden Juggling Pins 1800s 1900s Circus Vintage 14oz each Clown

Three Antique Wooden Juggling Pins 1800s 1900s Circus Vintage 14oz each Clown
Three Antique Wooden Juggling Pins 1800s 1900s Circus Vintage 14oz each Clown
Three Antique Wooden Juggling Pins 1800s 1900s Circus Vintage 14oz each Clown
Three Antique Wooden Juggling Pins 1800s 1900s Circus Vintage 14oz each Clown

Three Antique Wooden Juggling Pins 1800s 1900s Circus Vintage 14oz each Clown
This vintage set of three wooden juggling pins is a must-have for any circus or carnival memorabilia collector. The pins date back to the late 1800s/early 1900s, making them a rare find for historical enthusiasts. Each pin weighs around 14oz and features intricate circus and carnival themes, including clowns and other iconic circus imagery. These pins are perfect for display or for use in juggling tricks. They are a unique addition to any collection and are sure to impress both vintage collectors and circus enthusiasts alike. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history with this amazing set of vintage wooden juggling pins.
Three Antique Wooden Juggling Pins 1800s 1900s Circus Vintage 14oz each Clown

Early 1800’s Circus Dog Porcelain Match Safe Holder Striker Figurine Statue Drum

Early 1800's Circus Dog Porcelain Match Safe Holder Striker Figurine Statue Drum
Early 1800's Circus Dog Porcelain Match Safe Holder Striker Figurine Statue Drum
Early 1800's Circus Dog Porcelain Match Safe Holder Striker Figurine Statue Drum
Early 1800's Circus Dog Porcelain Match Safe Holder Striker Figurine Statue Drum
Early 1800's Circus Dog Porcelain Match Safe Holder Striker Figurine Statue Drum
Early 1800's Circus Dog Porcelain Match Safe Holder Striker Figurine Statue Drum
Early 1800's Circus Dog Porcelain Match Safe Holder Striker Figurine Statue Drum

Early 1800's Circus Dog Porcelain Match Safe Holder Striker Figurine Statue Drum
Early 1800’s Circus Dog Porcelain Match Safe Holder Striker Figurine Statue Drum. A really unusual 1800’s figural Match Safe. It is made of soft paste porcelain and has a striker on the side. The charming doggy is wearing a clown hat and dressed up. This would be a great addition to your collection! Don’t miss out. Size It is 4 tall. Condition In beautiful condition, with no chips or cracks. Just age wear to the paint as shown. PLEASE be sure and look at all the pictures so you can see for yourself the condition as most of our items are old and therefore subject to minor age wear. FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Make your listings stand out with FREE Vendio custom templates! Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today!
Early 1800's Circus Dog Porcelain Match Safe Holder Striker Figurine Statue Drum