Antique Photo Super Creepy Clown 1890s Photo GEORGE L. FOX Rare

Posted on March 13, 2025 by admin

Original 1890s cabinet card of a clown, photographed by Elmer Chickering of Boston, Massachusetts. This was possibly the great George L. Fox, who was America’s first whiteface clown, or Hobart Dickinson, AKA “Gurgles the Clown”. Rare in any case! Dimensions are 6.5″ x 4.25″. Condition is good or better with foxing, as shown. Oddities bizarre rare history sideshow circus barnum 1860s antique vintage.
Antique Photo Super Creepy Clown 1890s Photo GEORGE L. FOX Rare

Super Rare CDV Circus Owner Dan Rice In His Uncle Sam Outfit & Holding A Flag

Posted on March 11, 2025 by admin

SUPER RARE CDV – CIRCUS OWNER DAN RICE IN HIS UNCLE SAM OUTFIT & HOLDING A FLAG – You are considering an extremely rare CDV of the legendary Dan Rice; Circus owner, animal trainer, orator, clown and song & dance man. Dan Rice is also attributed to have created the persona of “UNCLE SAM, ” as his outfit suggests in this rare photo. From his comically large top hat to his stripped vest and pants with suspenders under his boots, you are looking at a major figure in entertainment history. Rice was so popular during his day, that politicians who jump on his bandwagon to attract more publicity, hence the expression was born, JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON. If you want to own a piece of early American Circus history, then look no further. CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. The CDV has excellent contrast, tonal range and sharpness. The mount is in fine condition minus two small clipped corners where the image was most likely inserted into an album at one time. Printed notations can be read at the bottom of the mount and the backside is free of any notations. Here is a super rare and highly desirable image for your own personal collection of photography or to adorn your collection of circus history.

Rare Antique Super Dodgem Poster 1920’s / 1930’s

Posted on January 19, 2025 by admin

Please find for sale a Antique Carnival and Funfair Poster Willsons of Leicester 1930’s. In good used condition with age related marks , wear and some fraying to the edges and small edge tears and some paper tape at the edge to the back all as per the photos. It measures approx 101cm x 75cm. This is a True original poster and rarely comes up for sale. Fantastic subject matter and graphics and colour. If you have any questions or require any further photos then please do not hesitate to contact me.
Rare Antique Super Dodgem Poster 1920's / 1930's

INCREDIBLE MOSCOW FAT BOY Super RARE RUSSIAN FREAK PHOTO Sideshow Circus Obesity

Posted on May 21, 2023 by admin

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ARE A GOOD INVESTMENT. THEY PROVIDE GREAT PLEASURE WHILE GROWING IN VALUE! WE WELCOME YOU TO CLASSICLITERATI AUCTIONS! HISTORIC ANTIQUE FREAK & CIRCUS SIDESHOWS FROM IMPERIAL CZARIST RUSSIA ARE EXTREMELY SCARCE. PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL Circa 1870’S-1880’s CDV PHOTOGRAPH OF A RUSSIAN SIDESHOW & CARNIVAL ATTRACTION! PHOTOGRAPHED BY A UNIQUE HISTORIC MOSCOW BASED PHOTOGRAPHER! THE INCREDIBLE MOSCOW FAT BOY! FABULOUS, SCARCE RUSSIAN FREAK PHOTO! PHOTO BY OSCAR MEYER OF MOSCOW! OSCAR MEYER WAS UNIQUE IN RUSSIA. IN ADDITION TO PHOTOGRAPHING ROYALTY AND MILITARY OFFICERS, MEYER, LIKE EISENMANN IN AMERICA, ALSO TOOK MANY PHOTOS OF SIDESHOW FREAKS AND OTHER CIRCUS PERFORMERS! THESE PARTICULAR PHOTOS ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND! 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!! Historic Antique Freak and Circus Sideshow or Carnival photos from Imperial Czarist Russia are almost Impossible to Find! Presenting a most unique and and genuine circa 1870’s-1880’s Carte-De Visite photograph of an Obese Circus Sideshow performer from Russia. This photo of “The Incredible Moscow Fat Boy” will be a great addition to any collection of circus and Freak-Show photos and materials. The photographer is Oscar Meyer of Moscow who in addition to photographing royalty and military officers, like Charles Eisenmann in America, Meyer also took many photos of Sideshow Freaks and Circus performers. You will not find another photo like this so soon again. It is in very good vintage condition with only very minor age wear. Hard to find a better. A highly collectible historic photo. It measures approximately 2 ½ x 4 inches! AN EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL Circa 1870’S-1880’s CDV PHOTOGRAPH OF A RUSSIAN SIDESHOW & CARNIVAL ATTRACTION! FREAK PHOTOS FROM RUSSIA ARE BEYOND SCARCE! Obese 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. Barnum’s “What-Is-It” Zip the Pinhead, Bearded Lady Annie Jones and many others. This is a GENUINE PERIOD ORIGINAL! 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 MEMORABILIA! 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.

Size: 2 ½ x 4 inches
Photographer: Oscar Meyer
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Theme: Circus, Russia, Sideshows, Amusement Parks, People
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Type: Photograph
Antique: Yes
Number of Photographs: 1
Vintage: Yes
Image Orientation: Portrait
Subject: Freak, Medical, Deformity, Sideshow, Obesity, Fat Man, Moscow, Russia, Carnival, Fat Boy, Boys, Circus
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7\
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Date of Creation: 1870’s-1880’s
Photo Type: CDV
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Original/Reprint: Original Print

Super rare Cabinet Card Photograph Wild Men of Borneo Circus freaks P. T. Barnum

Posted on March 5, 2023 by admin

Super rare Cabinet Card Photograph Wild Men of Borneo Circus freaks Barnum. I have found an identical photo of this on Google. On this photo they are referred to as Waino and Plutanor but on the back of this card has been mispelled as Plutaino. This item is in the category “Collectables\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “jazzrun22″ and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Antique: Yes
Photo Type: CDV
Singles/ Sets: Single
Image Orientation: Portrait
Time Period: Pre-1940
Original/ Reprint: Original Print
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Personalities, Men
Modified Item: No
Colour: Black & White
Type: Photograph
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Year of Production: 1880
Date of creation: 1880s
Theme: Circus, Celebrities
Featured Refinements: Victorian Photograph
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1940
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

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

Posted on January 27, 2023 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.

Size: 4 ¼ x 6 ½ inches
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Theme: Amusement Parks
Format: Cabinet Card
Type: Photograph
Subject: HAIR, HIRSUTE, FREAKS, CIRCUS SIDESHOW, CARNIVAL, Dime Museum, Fashion
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Modified Item: No
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Date of Creation: 1890′;s
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7\
Region of Origin: US
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
Color: Sepia

INCREDIBLE MOSCOW FAT BOY Super RARE RUSSIAN FREAK PHOTO Sideshow Circus Obesity

Posted on January 22, 2023 by admin

Size: 2 ½ x 4 inches
Photographer: Oscar Meyer
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Theme: Circus, Russia, Sideshows, Amusement Parks, People
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Type: Photograph
Antique: Yes
Number of Photographs: 1
Vintage: Yes
Image Orientation: Portrait
Subject: Freak, Medical, Deformity, Sideshow, Obesity, Fat Man, Moscow, Russia, Carnival, Fat Boy, Boys, Circus
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7\
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Date of Creation: 1870’s-1880’s
Photo Type: CDV
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Original/Reprint: Original Print