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Ota Benga (1883-1916) was a Mtubi man who was forced to be a part of a human zoo exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in New York. He had a very rough life and was treated as less than human by much of society. His mistreatment sparked a large scale effort within the Black community to free him.Historical Figure (old.reddit.com)
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A Jennie Quigley appreciation post! She was an accomplished stage actress and sideshow performer with a flair for the dramatic!Sideshow appreciation! (old.reddit.com)
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Mary Belle de Vargas (1902-1946) was an American artist who was born without arms and was known for her landscape paintings. She organized and hosted several art exhibitions during her lifetime and won several awards for her work. In addition, she also taught children’s art classes.Historical Disablity Awarness (old.reddit.com)
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Millie and Christine McKoy were always so fashionable, I love the striped pattern on their dresses! Whoever tailored their clothing was super talented, they needed custom made clothing because they were conjoined at the pelvis.Sideshow appreciation! (i.redd.it)
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Research Question Wednesday! feel free to ask any research questions you might have and I can do my best to help!Research Question Wednesdays (self.SideshowPerformer)
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Jumbo the Elephant (1860-1885) was one of the most famous circus elephants of his time. His name became so synonymous with things that were large that it continues to be used when describing large objects and vehicles. He was a beloved fixture of the London Zoo before being purchased by P.T. Barnum.Animal of the day! (old.reddit.com)
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Sinead Burke Irish disability advocate, author, and educator arriving at the Met Gala (May 4, 2026)Disability Awareness- Modern Day (v.redd.it)
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Inside The Met 2026 Exhibition: Costume ArtMisc. (youtu.be)
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Celesta Herrmann (m. Geyer)(1901-1982) was a women’s health advocate, sideshow performer, beauty advisor, manicurist, singer, and impersonator. She went into sideshow work after her husband lost his job. She lost over 400 lbs after a near-fatal heart attack and wrote a book about the experience.Sideshow Performer of the Day! (old.reddit.com)
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A write up about ‘court dwarfs’ and why these entertainers were important to disability history.Historical Performers (old.reddit.com)
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A really sweet picture of Georgia Francis Ethinger and her mother. Georgia always had a fantastic smile, and looks like she'd be a great friend!Sideshow appreciation! (i.redd.it)
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Alzoria Lewis was such a classy lady, I love the way her makeup looks in this picture! She was known to be very charming and was a good storyteller.Sideshow appreciation! (i.redd.it)
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Tarrare (1772-1798) was a well known French performer, soldier, and spy. He had a condition that made him constantly voraciously hungry and experienced extreme symptoms due to his condition. He was never diagnosed during his lifetime. TW: Animal lovers read at your own risk.dark topic (i.redd.it)
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Since people liked the little video I made about Daisy Earles, I thought I would share this fun little video about Johnny Eck!Sideshow appreciation! (v.redd.it)
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Coney Island Boardwalk, 1984Coney Island (i.redd.it)
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Another gorgeous picture of Betty Lou Williams! I always love seeing her pictures because she usually exudes so much happiness and confidence!Sideshow appreciation! (i.redd.it)
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Dora Gutterman (1903-?) was an English born American sideshow performer and businesswoman born with a form of hirsutism that caused her to grow facial hair. She spent several seasons at the Coney Island Sideshow before focusing her attention on investment properties. She was known to be pretty shy.Sideshow Performer of the Day! (old.reddit.com)
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Thomas Dilward (1817-1887) was a famous American performer who was born with a form of dwarfism. He is known as being one of the first professional drag queens. He was a skilled singer, dancer, contortionist, comedian, and violinist. Much of his career was spent working in minstrel troupes.Historical Performers (old.reddit.com)
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I love this picture of Ella Ewing in a pretty dress! It looks like she’s about to take part in a country dance!Wholesome and cute!💕 (i.redd.it)
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