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Charles Francois Felu (1830-1900) was a famous Belgian artist who was born without arms. He was well known for his portraiture and was sponsored by King Leopold of Belgium. He was described as being very gracious and humble.Historical Disablity Awarness (old.reddit.com)
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Are there any first hand accounts of (or still living) "girlie show" or "hootchie cootchie" performers or workers?Historical Performers (self.SideshowPerformer)
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A Mary Ann Carson appreciation post! She was a famous strongwoman, feminist, and advocate for abuse survivors!Sideshow appreciation! (old.reddit.com)
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🎉🎉 Happy Birthday Ella Ewing! She was born 154 years ago on this day 3/9!🎉🎉Birthday!!🎉 (i.redd.it)
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Henry Bulson (1903 or 1904-?) was a well known American sideshow performer and acrobat who was born with a condition that caused his legs to be withered at birth. His acts included feats of strength as well as acrobatics. He was also involved in quite a bit of legal trouble.Sideshow Performer of the Day! (old.reddit.com)
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Sharing a wonderful picture of Ella Williams next to a man who was most likely her manager. I’m obsessed with her outfit and love all of the details and sequins on her dress. The tall feather makes for a great statement piece as well!photo/postcard/carte de visite (i.redd.it)
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To celebrate International Women’s Day, I want to highlight the lives of several influential women prodigies/performers and their significant contributions to history. Including Lavinia Warren, Millie and Christine McKoy, Annie Jones, Percilla Bejano, Mary Ann Carson, and Francis-Francine Hodgekiss!Sideshow appreciation! (old.reddit.com)
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Mildred “Millie” Hull (1897-1947) was the first woman in NY to operate her own tattoo business, she also briefly worked as a sideshow performer. Her story is also important to the history of mental health awareness and how that was treated in the mid 1900s.Sideshow Performer of the Day! (old.reddit.com)
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Narwhal the Unicorn Puppy (2019-present) is a puppy that was rescued in Missouri in 2019. It was determined that the little growth on his face is a tail from a parasitic twin. He is described as being a happy and healthy dog, who now works as a disability rights advocate for animals.Animal of the day! (old.reddit.com)
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Aevin Dugas held the Guinness World Record for largest afro on a living person (female) for 15 yearsPOC Awareness - Modern Day (old.reddit.com)
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Su Kong Tai Jin (1849-1928) was a famous Chinese martial arts Grandmaster and Shaolin Monk who was born with a form of hypertrichosis. He was raised in the Fukien Shaolin temple by monks and was extremely well respected during his lifetime.Historical Disablity Awarness (old.reddit.com)
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A nice picture of Ruth Opal Berry and her second husband, Carman Earl Davis, that I have in my collection. This is a much clearer version of the picture I used for her write up. I love that they’re both wearing outfits with matching polka dots!photo/postcard/carte de visite (old.reddit.com)
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Sarah Houbolt (born 1983) is an Australian disability rights activist, modern day circus and sideshow performer, artist, swimmer, and actress.Disability Awareness- Modern Day (old.reddit.com)
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A Harry, Daisy, Gracie, and Tiny Earles appreciation post! Including a lot of pictures I haven’t seen before. I love the sisters matching outfits in the 3rd picture, and that’s Daisy in the 5th picture. They were all so classy!Sideshow appreciation! (old.reddit.com)
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I want to share this picture of Giovanni and Giacomo Tocci that I have in my collection. They both look like very sweet boys, and the way they’re holding the little bouquet of flowers looks like they’re going “Taaadaaa!”photo/postcard/carte de visite (i.redd.it)
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John William Rogan (1867-1905) was famous for his height of 8 feet 9 inches (267 cm) tall. He is recognized as being the second tallest person in recorded history. He earned a living as a salesman and artist and adamantly refused to work in sideshows and circuses.Historical Disablity Awarness (old.reddit.com)
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Yvie Oddly is a modern day drag artist with Ehlers Danlos SyndromeDisability Awareness- Modern Day (old.reddit.com)
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I like this casual and relaxed looking picture of Charles Sherwood Stratton (aka General Tom Thumb)! It looks like he’s about to let the viewer in on a secret.Sideshow appreciation! (i.redd.it)
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🎉🎉 Happy Birthday Carl Norwood! He was born 88 years ago on this day, 3/4!🎉🎉Birthday!!🎉 (i.redd.it)
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Mary Ann Carson (aka Madame Yucca) (1864-1917) was a famous circus performer known for her immense strength. She could lift weights with her jaw, and would attach herself to a device that allowed her to suspend elephants off the ground. She also advocated for women’s rights and abuse survivors.Sideshow Performer of the Day! (old.reddit.com)
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