Original cabinet card of a snakecharmer, identified on the back with long period note, along with the mention that she was in Ringling Brothers Circus. Rare image, great composition! Taken by Wendt, New York City. The cabinet card is 6.5″ x 4.25″ and is very good antique condition, with expected age-related wear.
Original cabinet card of a snakecharmer, identified on the back with long period note, along with the mention that she was in Ringling Brothers Circus. Rare image, great composition! Taken by Wendt, New York City. The cabinet card is 6.5″ x 4.25″ and is very good antique condition, with expected age-related wear.
Original cabinet card of Mrs. Uno, by Swords Brothers. The cabinet card is 6.5″ x 4.25″ with blank, clean back, and is very good or better antique condition.
So many scenes playing out. Unusual perspective to the photograph looking UP to the animal. Tremendous focus, but also joy in his eyes. The boys on either side are terrified, while the one just behind is fascinated. No context to tease out the intent here, other than he has an audience. Sepia 5 x 7 w/ corner damage top left that does not affect subject.
The photographer is shaking hard enough that only the snake’s open jaws are in focus. A dime museum, travel or carnival act makes sense w/ two unscrupulous and terrified businessmen. Unmounted 7 x 11 w/ edge & corner chips.