SIGNED CABINET CARD – CIRCUS BARNUM – MILLIE CHRISTINE – CONJOINED AFRICAN TWINS – You are considering an extremely rare cabinet photo 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 photographer, Charles Eisenmann who photographed many of the early American circus perfromers during his career in New York City. The image is also on Eisenmann’s short lived chocolate colored mount, making this image even more rare. Cabinet photo has good contrast, tonal range and sharpness. Please note, this cabinet photo has their famous signature on the backside of the mount. CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. The cabinet photo has good contrast, tonal range and sharpness. The back of the mount has their signature of Millie Christine. Only a couple bumped corners can be seen on the top, which do not effect the image whatsoever. Here is a super rare and highly desirable image for your own personal collection of photography or to adorn your collection of tattoo 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
- Signed By: MILLIE CHRISTINE’S OWN HAND
- Size: STANDARD CABINET PHOTO
- Date of Creation: 1880’s
- Region of Origin: US
- Vintage: Yes
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Format: Cabinet Card
- Year of Production: 1880’S
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
- Style: PORTRAIT
- Finish: Matte
- Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
- Image Orientation: Portrait
- Signed: No
- Material: Cardboard, Paper
- Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
- Modified Item: No
- Subject: Circus
- Type: Photograph
- Photographer: CHARLES EISENMANN
- Number of Photographs: ONE
- Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States