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Kelty, Edward (American, 1888 – 1967). Hagenback-Wallace Sideshow Photo. New York: Century Photographers, 1937. Original 19 x 11” photograph of the cast of the Hagenback-Wallace Circus Annex (sideshow). Twenty-eight performers and operators represented in two rows, below four large banners and the opening to the Annex tent. Included in the image are Mr. and Mrs. Long below an illustrated banner reading, “World’s Tallest Married Couple;” two talkers behind sideshow ticket booths; an all-Negro band; and others. Signed on the negative “Photo by E. J. Kelty, Century, 110 W. 46 St., NY,” with a 1937 date at center. Minor cracking of emulsion, some spotting and short tears not affecting the overall condition. Framed to an overall size of 28 x 20”. Not examined out of frame; mat dusty and soiled. Purchased from the Flosso-Hornmann Magic shop on West 34th Street, New York, New York.


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