Circus CDV Of The Most Famous Siamese Twins Chang & Eng + Wives P. T. Barnum

Circus CDV Of The Most Famous Siamese Twins Chang & Eng + Wives P. T. Barnum
Circus CDV Of The Most Famous Siamese Twins Chang & Eng + Wives P. T. Barnum

Circus CDV Of The Most Famous Siamese Twins Chang & Eng + Wives P. T. Barnum
THE RAREST CDV OF THE MOST FAMOUS “SIAMESE TWINS” CHANG & ENG + THEIR WIVES & TWO OF THEIR TWENTY-ONE CHILDREN – P. BARNUM – Chang and Eng Bunker remain the most famous Siamese twins of all time. The CDV you are considering is considered the rarest image ever taken of these duo along with the two sisters whom they married and two, of the twenty-one children they fathered together. Chang & Eng were definitely P. Barnum’s most successful Siamese Twins of all time. The circus sideshow photograph remains in amazing antique condition with the photographer’s back mark I have shown in my second listing photo. If you are a 19th Century circus collector, then this is a must have image for your collection. CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. The CDV is the only image taken with their wives. The print as well as the mount are in amazing antique condition. The image is one of the best printings I have encountered, with excellent contrast, tonal range and sharpness. The only imperfection I can find is a tiny crease in the upper left corner of the mount. The E & HT Anthony back mark is boldly printed as well. As a major early American circus photo collector, I can tell you this specific photograph of Chang & Eng rarely comes to the market.
Circus CDV Of The Most Famous Siamese Twins Chang & Eng + Wives P. T. Barnum

Jumbo The Elephant vtg Cabinet photo Most Famous Circus Elephant / P T Barnum

Jumbo The Elephant vtg Cabinet photo Most Famous Circus Elephant / P T Barnum
Jumbo The Elephant vtg Cabinet photo Most Famous Circus Elephant / P T Barnum
Jumbo The Elephant vtg Cabinet photo Most Famous Circus Elephant / P T Barnum

Jumbo The Elephant vtg Cabinet photo Most Famous Circus Elephant / P T Barnum
Cabinet photo of P. Barnum’s most famous animal attraction, the real Jumbo the Elephant. Here, Jumbo is pictured with trainer Matthew Scott, whose nickname was Scotty. Jumbo is giving a ride to several adults and children on his back. As no location is indicated, this photo of Jumbo probably precedes Barnum’s ownership when Jumbo was exhibited in England at the London Zoo. Condition – used/preowned, please read the condition section. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “groovyvintagestuff” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Antique: Yes
  • Size: 6 &7/16\
  • Signed: No
  • Material: Cardboard, Paper
  • Framing: Unframed
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Subject: Elephant
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Type: Photograph
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Format: Cabinet Card
  • Number of Photographs: 1
  • Theme: Circus
  • Featured Person/Artist: Jumbo
  • Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)

Jumbo The Elephant vtg Cabinet photo Most Famous Circus Elephant / P T Barnum