SIGNED! Rare SUPER LONG-HAIR LADY! Antique CIRCUS PHOTO! 1890s SIDESHOW FREAK

Posted on February 20, 2022 by admin

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ARE A GOOD INVESTMENT. THEY PROVIDE GREAT PLEASURE WHILE GROWING IN VALUE! WE WELCOME YOU TO CLASSICLITERATI AUCTIONS. PRESENTING A STUNNING HISTORIC ANTIQUE Circa 1890’s CABINET CARD PHOTO OF AN EXOTIC & SUPER-LONG-HAIRED CALIFORNIA WONDER! … A GENUINE IMAGE FROM THE AMAZING WORLD OF CIRCUSES & SIDESHOWS! MYSTERIOUS YOUNG EXOTIC WONDER! LONG, THICK AND LUXURIOUS LOCKS! PHOTOGRAPHED IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA! A GREAT COLLECTING OPPORTUNITY! Visit Our Classicliterati Auctions Each Week For.. Fascinating, Historic & Unique Collectible Treasures! Regarded by Collectors Worldwide as the Leading Specialist in Masonic, Knights Templar, Odd Fellows, Fraternal and other Secret Society Antiques & Collectibles! We also Feature Many Other Fascinating Collectibles from Throughout the World! KEEP CHECKING OUR CLASSICLITERATI AUCTIONS! We Treat You Like Royalty!! Here is a most excellent authentic historic antique circa 1890’s Cabinet Card photograph of a Sensuous and Mysterious Super-Long Haired Wonder, taken in San Francisco, California. A natural Rapunzel, she reminds us of the famous seven Sutherland Sisters. In all likelihood, this exotic young lady appeared in Circus Sideshows alongside Freaks and working acts. The backside is signed. The name is a little hard to make out. Looks like “Chusteri Bergy”, which may well be her stage name. The photo is in very good vintage condition with only some normal expected minor wear. It measures approximately 4 ¼ x 6 ½ inches. A WONDROUS, MYSTERIOUS & EXOTIC LADY! We regularly feature extremely attractive and also very rare, top quality antiques including among the finest in Fraternal and Masonic Swords and Historic Relics as well as many other fascinating items. Among our clients are Museums and Archives as well as many collectors the world over. Please keep checking our Classicliterati auctions. We try to describe items to the best of our ability. Performers sporting extra long, luxurious hair have a solid place in circus history alongside the Celebrated Freaks such as Jo-Jo the Russian Dog Faced Man, Lionel the Lion Faced Boy, Zip the “What-Is-It” Pinhead, the “Midget” Tom Thumb, “Bearded Lady” Annie Jones, “Armless Wonder” Charles Tripp, “Legless” Eli Bowen, “Siamese Twins” Chang & Eng and other historic marvels. Many of whom we know from photographs by Matthew Brady, Charles Eisenmann, Frank Wendt or the Swords brothers. CHECK OUR AUCTIONS EACH WEEK FOR A WIDE SELECTION OF THE FINEST MASONIC & FRATERNAL SOCIETY SWORDS, ANTIQUES & OTHER FASCINATING QUALITY COLLECTIBLES! EXOTIC LONG HAIRED VICTORIAN ERA LADY. No part or parts of this ad may be reproduced without permission. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “classicliterati” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Original/Reprint: Original Print
Modified Item: No
Subject: HAIR, HIRSUTE, FREAKS, CIRCUS SIDESHOW, CARNIVAL
Date of Creation: 1890s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7\
Region of Origin: US
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
Color: Sepia
Type: Photograph
Format: Cabinet Card

Frank Williams fat big man freak sideshow circus performer antique CDV photo

Posted on February 7, 2022 by admin

LISTING IS FOR AN ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PHOTOGRAPH. NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION. Origin: USA Size: 2.5 by 4 inches Age: 1880s Condition: good. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE HISTORICAL / ARTISTIC ITEMS. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “mixa11″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Date of Creation: Pre-1950
Region of Origin: US
Color: Black & White
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Photo Type: Other
Subject: Historic, Vintage
Type: Photo

1900s MASCOT the TALKING HORSE Sideshow CIRCUS Act Antique Prof Maguire PHOTO

Posted on January 29, 2022 by admin

VERY RARE image of MASCOT the Talking Horse. There are a couple know examples at the International Center of Photography in NYC but not much else can be found even on line about this act. Great rare image for your collection. Please check my other auctions for more vintage photos. In most cases, the actual original photos are much clearer than the posted images. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “photofella” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region of Origin: US
Framing: Unframed
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 10\
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Date of Creation: 1900-1909
Signed?: Unsigned
Color: Sepia
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
Subject: Historic & Vintage
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Type: Photograph

TWO RARE Sideshow Circus CDV Photos Performing Birds & Trainer by Eisenmann

Posted on January 29, 2022 by admin

Two original 1870s CDV of performing birds and their trainer… No doubt “professional performers” considering the photographer, Eisenmann, who was famous for his photos of sideshow and circus personalities. A very rare set! The CDV with the trainer in it is slightly trimmed (dimensions are 3.75″ x 2.5″). The one with the bird on the rolling log is not trimmed and is in very good antique condition with light edge wear and some toning on the back. Sideshow oddities history circus animals barnum. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “jack_mord” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Theme: Americana, Animals
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Type: Photograph
Antique: Yes
Subject: Circus, Birds
Modified Item: No
Date of Creation: 1870-1879
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Photo Type: CDV
Original/Reprint: Original Print

Rare Antique Sideshow Traveling Circus Illustration Art Painting Dancing Woman

Posted on January 17, 2022 by admin

Here is a rare original antique 3′ by 5′ sideshow or traveling circus illustration art painting of a dancing woman. Was stored rolled for decades, rolls up if not flattened. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “pengang” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.

Style: Illustration Art
Type: Painting
Subject: Women

Antique Midget Bearded Lady Sideshow Circus Clown Goat Wagon Glass Plate Photo

Posted on January 9, 2022 by admin

Antique glass plate photo of seven circus midgets (little people) with a wagon drawn by a billy goat. One person is dressed as a bearded lady and the rest as clowns. One is holding a drum. This photo came in a lot with other circus photos, several of which could be identified as from Ringling Bros. The glass plate is about 3.25″ x 4″ and the image is about 2.25″ x 3″. Some of the emulsion around the top and sides of the photo is gone but the photo itself is intact and very clear. A wonderful addition to any collection and an awesome piece of history. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “drummdrumm” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Style: Documentary
Material: Glass
Theme: Americana
Type: Photograph
Features: 1st Edition
Antique: Yes
Vintage: Yes
Subject: Circus
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Image Color: Black & White
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924

Antique Art Deco Drawing Circus Freaks 1920’s Illustration Wpa Sideshow Ashcan

Posted on January 5, 2022 by admin

Overview : 1920’S TO 1930’S PENCIL DRAWING WITH PASTEL HIGHLIGHTS. IT APPEARS SIGNED HALLOCK. REFRAMED IN THE 1980’S. I HAVE OTHER WORKS BY THIS ARTIST. SEE MY OTHER ITEMS. FROM A COLLECTION OF WPA PAINTINGS. PAID A FORTUNE FOR THIS. Condition : TONING FROM AGE. NOT INSPECTED OUT OF FRAME. MAY BE ON PAPER OR BOARD. Measurements : DRAWING 12.5 BY 17.5 INCHES. FRAMED 19 BY 24 INCHES. DUE TO SIZE I WILL NOT OFFER A RETURN ON THIS ITEM. Thank you for visiting!! If possible, avoid PO BOX deliveries or tell your PO BOX provider you want to accept UPS deliveries. This item is in the category “Art\Art Drawings”. The seller is “samuelcollection” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Ukraine, Croatia, Republic of, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Martinique, Nicaragua, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay.

Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Region of Origin: US
Style: Americana
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Medium: Pencil, Graphite
Date of Creation: 1900-1949
Features: Framed, Signed
Subject: Circus
Originality: Original

Rare Antique Sideshow Traveling Circus Illustration Art Painting Dancing Woman

Posted on December 22, 2021 by admin

Here is a rare original antique 3′ by 5′ sideshow or traveling circus illustration art painting of a dancing woman. Was stored rolled for decades, rolls up if not flattened. The item “Rare Antique Sideshow Traveling Circus Illustration Art Painting Dancing Woman” is in sale since Tuesday, December 21, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “pengang” and is located in Marietta, Georgia. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

Style: Illustration Art
Type: Painting
Subject: Women

Antique Wheeler Sautelle Circus Carnival Poster courier WOW sideshow LRG

Posted on December 12, 2021 by admin

For sale is this WONDERFUL item from a life-long collection of vintage Carnival and Circus posters and large format programs from the early 1900’s through the 1950s and 60s. We take great pains in having bright, clear photos. They are a large part of the description. Make sure you look closely at the photos to determine condition. All hage age, wear, some have rips, tears, folds, creases, age. Many of these items are RARE and beautiful. Please look closely at the item photos. Our photos are the best indication of condition. We don’t break our lots, with peace and love. All of our items are listed as found! All offers considered, first reasonable offer accepted! Larger items may take longer. The item “Antique Wheeler Sautelle Circus Carnival Poster courier WOW sideshow LRG” is in sale since Wednesday, August 18, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Fairs, Parks & Architecture\Circus & Carnival\Programs & Posters”. The seller is “snootieseconds” and is located in Pratt, Kansas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Antique Wheeler Sautelle Circus Carnival Poster courier WOW sideshow LRG

AMAZING HALF-MAN on TRICYCLE Rare ANTIQUE FREAK PHOTO 1890s True CIRCUS SIDESHOW

Posted on December 5, 2021 by admin

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ARE A GOOD INVESTMENT. THEY PROVIDE GREAT PLEASURE WHILE GROWING IN VALUE! WE WELCOME YOU TO CLASSICLITERATI AUCTIONS! PRESENTING AN EXCELLENT & GENUINELY RARE HISTORIC ANTIQUE Circa 1880s CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH OF A CIRCUS SIDESHOW AMAZING HALF-MAN RIDING HIS SPECIAL CUSTOMIZED TRICYCLE! A UNIQUE IMAGE FROM THE WORLD OF CARNIVAL FREAKS & PHYSICAL ODDITIES! CLASSIC MEDICAL DISABILITY PHOTO! A GREAT ADDITION FOR ANY COLLECTION! THE TRIKES CONSTRUCTION IS AMAZING! A VERY SPECIAL HISTORIC SIDESHOW IMAGE! A GREAT COLLECTING OPPORTUNITY! Visit Our Classicliterati Auctions Each Week For.. Fascinating, Historic & Unique Collectible Treasures! Regarded by Collectors Worldwide as the Leading Specialist in Masonic, Knights Templar, Odd Fellows, Fraternal and other Secret Society Antiques & Collectibles! We also Feature Many Other Fascinating Collectibles from Throughout the World! KEEP CHECKING OUR CLASSICLITERATI AUCTIONS! We Treat You Like Royalty!! Presenting a Most Striking and Very Rare Historical Antique circa 1880s Cabinet Card photograph of an Amazing Legless Half-Man riding his special customized Tricycle. A unique image from the exotic world of Circus Freak Sideshows. This is a classic image. It is very uncommon. An excellent find for your collection! Photo is in very good vintage condition with only some normal expected minor age wear. Measures approximately 4 ¼ x 6 ½ inches. PRESENTING A MOST EXCELLENT & GENUINELY RARE HISTORIC ANTIQUE Circa 1880s CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH OF CIRCUS SIDESHOW AMAZING HALF-MAN RIDING HIS SPECIAL CUSTOMIZED TRICYCLE! Legless, Armless and Human Torso performers were a significant part of the history of Circus and Sideshows. As important as the celebrated freaks like Jo-Jo the famous Russian Dog Faced Man, Lionel the Lion Faced Boy, Midget General Tom Thumb & Lavinia Warren, Siamese Twins Chang and Eng, P. Barnums What-Is-It Zip the Pinhead, Bearded Lady Annie Jones and many others. We regularly feature extremely attractive and also very rare, top quality antiques including among the finest in Fraternal and Masonic Swords and Historic Relics as well as many other fascinating items. Among our clients are Museums and Archives as well as many collectors the world over. Please keep checking our Classicliterati auctions. We try to describe items to the best of our ability. CHECK OUR AUCTIONS EACH WEEK FOR A WIDE SELECTION OF THE FINEST MASONIC & FRATERNAL SOCIETY SWORDS, ANTIQUES & OTHER FASCINATING QUALITY COLLECTIBLES! RARE HISTORIC CIRCUS SIDESHOW PHOTOGRAPH! No part or parts of this ad may be reproduced without permission. The item “AMAZING HALF-MAN on TRICYCLE Rare ANTIQUE FREAK PHOTO 1890s True CIRCUS SIDESHOW” is in sale since Wednesday, October 27, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “classicliterati” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Theme: Circus Sideshow, Medical Anomalies, Bicycle People
Format: Cabinet Card
Type: Photograph
Antique: Yes
Vintage: Yes
Image Orientation: Portrait
Subject: DEFORMITY, MEDICAL CIRCUS FREAKS TRICYCLE SIDESHOW
Region of Origin: US
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7″)
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1880’s
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Date of Creation: 1880’s
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
Original/Reprint: Original Print

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