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1920s Framed Contortionist Photo

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A captivating bending beauty wonderfully captured mid twist is the titillating subject of this fabulous gelatin silver photograph.

Dating to the late 1920s/early 1930s, this original 8 x 10 photo comes framed in a gorgeous reverse painted Art Deco frame.

We believe the name of the performer is written on the back of this photograph in the upper left corner, but unfortunately we cannot make it out.

Many contortionists of this era worked the vaudeville circuit or performed in traveling circuses as acrobats. This would be a wonderful addition to any vaudeville, sideshow or circus collection.

Additional Details
Date: Late 1920s/early 1930s
Materials: Gelatin silver print, paper, glass
Measurements: Photo: 8 x 10, Frame: 10 x 12
Markings: Photo has writing on the back
Condition: Good
Photo has clearly been well loved and pinned up multiple times in the last 90+ years. (And who can blame them!) It has a number of pin holes in the corners as well as nicks on the front of the print. Corners also are torn and missing. Photo has some sort of faint sepia toned water spot on both arms of the contortionist. Frame has an allover vintage patina. The inner frame surrounding the glass is slightly misshaped and there is a small scratch in the black paint on right side. The back of the frame is missing the table stand, but still has a metal hanger attached.
Cleaning and Care
Clean frame with glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth.

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