Rare Antique Sideshow Ephemera – P. Barnum CDV of Hannah Battersby “The Fat Lady” – Greenwald & Cliffinger Photographic Artists – c. Barnum as “The Fat Lady” in his world-renowned sideshows. Battersby was a celebrated figure in the Victorian era’s traveling exhibitions, representing the public fascination with human curiosities during the golden age of the circus and dime museums. This genuine CDV was produced by Greenwald & Cliffinger Photographic Artists, known for their high-quality portrait work during the era. The photo measures approximately 2 3/8″ wide by 4″ long, standard for CDVs of the period. The image shows Hannah Battersby in full dress, posed for a classic studio portrait used by Barnum to promote his acts and advertise his collection of wonders. Condition is good for its age, with expected light wear, minor edge toning, and slight corner rounding consistent with antique paper ephemera. The backmark clearly shows the Greenwald & Cliffinger imprint (if present) – please see photos for full details. A rare piece of authentic sideshow and circus history – perfect for collectors of Victorian oddities, P. Barnum memorabilia, and antique photographic curiosities. Please review all included photos carefully as they are part of the description. We do our best to represent every item that we offer. We take no responsibility for any damages caused by the carrier.
