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VERY RARE Signed Antique Photo Black African Ameridan Circus Performer Barnum

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VERY RARE Signed Antique Photo Black African Ameridan Circus Performer Barnum
VERY RARE Signed Antique Photo Black African Ameridan Circus Performer Barnum

VERY RARE Signed Antique Photo Black African Ameridan Circus Performer Barnum
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″.
VERY RARE Signed Antique Photo Black African Ameridan Circus Performer Barnum

Hottentot African American Woman Rare CDV of the Black Venus Sideshow Exhibit

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Hottentot African American Woman Rare CDV of the Black Venus Sideshow Exhibit
Hottentot African American Woman Rare CDV of the Black Venus Sideshow Exhibit
Hottentot African American Woman Rare CDV of the Black Venus Sideshow Exhibit
Hottentot African American Woman Rare CDV of the Black Venus Sideshow Exhibit

Hottentot African American Woman Rare CDV of the Black Venus Sideshow Exhibit
A “Wonderful Living Production of Nature”. RARE CDV of a ” The Hottentot Venus” – A “Wonderful Living Production of Nature”, a Black, African American female. This rare cdv, photographed by T. Brown, Photographer, 666 Kearny Street, For. Is in fair condition, with age toning, mount staining, several creases on the right side of the mount and a crease across 1/3rd from the bottom, a tack hole at top center of the printed mount as shown in the photographs. Typical South African Khoi-san woman similar to. “Sarah’Saartjie’ Baartman the original toured “Hottentot Venus. She had unique physical features; honey brown skin, large hips, with a large protruding buttocks. A Rare cdv of an African American woman. Also included is a 2003 first edition of Barbara Chase-Riboud’s “Hottentot Venus” book. Circus Sideshow Freak Exhibit. Nsured with Signature Required.
Hottentot African American Woman Rare CDV of the Black Venus Sideshow Exhibit

1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo

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1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo
1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo

1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo
Scarce pitch card – examples only show in two institutional libraries. Found in the estate of a 1930s circus promoter, there is no record for’Deacon James Finch’ nor do the details suggest that this is anything more than a stage name. Rather than the traditional pose w/a bible or in front of a congregation, Finch is noted only for height & weight in the negative. He is seated in a showman’s way, a precedent set by Barnum so many years before. Religion as the promoter’s gimmick to make Finch more palatable to a white audience is notable. Important Americana for that reason. Strong development & contrast on postcard photo stock w/ no back marks. Corner wear w/ink stain reverse that does not carry through.
1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo

1930s Black Burlesque Dixie Land Midway Performers Snapshot Photos

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1930s Black Burlesque Dixie Land Midway Performers Snapshot Photos
1930s Black Burlesque Dixie Land Midway Performers Snapshot Photos
1930s Black Burlesque Dixie Land Midway Performers Snapshot Photos

1930s Black Burlesque Dixie Land Midway Performers Snapshot Photos
Otis Vore Presents Dixie Land Featuring Eddie Brown. Assisted by An All Star Troupe of Colored Entertainers. (2) photos feature performers w/ clothing ranging from dance costumes to the very conservative. (2) others show management. (4) total images measure 2 5/8 x 4 3/8″ (corner loss) & newspaper clipping 4 3/8 x 5 7/8″.
1930s Black Burlesque Dixie Land Midway Performers Snapshot Photos

1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo

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1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo
1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo

1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo
Scarce pitch card – examples only show in two institutional libraries. Found in the estate of a 1930s circus promoter, there is no record for’Deacon James Finch’ nor do the details suggest that this is anything more than a stage name. Rather than the traditional pose w/a bible or in front of a congregation, Finch is noted only for height & weight in the negative. He is seated in a showman’s way, a precedent set by Barnum so many years before. Religion as the promoter’s gimmick to make Finch more palatable to a white audience is notable. Important Americana for that reason. Strong development & contrast on postcard photo stock w/ no back marks. Corner wear w/ink stain reverse that does not carry through.
1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo

1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo

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1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo
1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo

1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo
Scarce pitch card – examples only show in two institutional libraries. Found in the estate of a 1930s circus promoter, there is no record for’Deacon James Finch’ nor do the details suggest that this is anything more than a stage name. Rather than the traditional pose w/a bible or in front of a congregation, Finch is noted only for height & weight in the negative. He is seated in a showman’s way, a precedent set by Barnum so many years before. Religion as the promoter’s gimmick to make Finch more palatable to a white audience is notable. Important Americana for that reason. Strong development & contrast on postcard photo stock w/ no back marks. Corner wear w/ink stain reverse that does not carry through.
1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo

1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo

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1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo
1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo

1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo
Scarce pitch card – examples only show in two institutional libraries. Found in the estate of a 1930s circus promoter, there is no record for’Deacon James Finch’ nor do the details suggest that this is anything more than a stage name. Rather than the traditional pose w/a bible or in front of a congregation, Finch is noted only for height & weight in the negative. He is seated in a showman’s way, a precedent set by Barnum so many years before. Religion as the promoter’s gimmick to make Finch more palatable to a white audience is notable. Important Americana for that reason. Strong development & contrast on postcard photo stock w/ no back marks. Corner wear w/ink stain reverse that does not carry through.
1930s Black Americana Circus Sideshow Giant NOT RPPC Photo