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Vintage circus: strong men and contortionists

As a treat today I thought you might like to see some taut buttocks, rippling muscles and incredible bygone bendyness. Enjoy! [4 photos] Portrait of strongman Don Athaldo Georg Lurich (1876-1920), an Estonian Greco-Roman wrestler and strongman of the early 20th century Source, source, source, source and copyright: No known copyright restrictions

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1880s. Kandy Kane Kontortionist

I will avoid mentioning the obvious inference from his position. But see behind the cut. ... the German alphabet letter , called eszett . [Credit to Nawa Crike for this graphic.]

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UPDATE: Mystery solved! Miss Cilly as "The Tiger Bride" with tiger "Emir", Circus Krone 1930s. Real name: Christa Hetterich from Dinslaken by sanspareille69, via Flickr Vintage Circus Photography, Vintage Circus Aesthetic, Vintage Circus Photos, Victorian Circus, Cirque Vintage, Old Circus, Tiger Lady, Under The Big Top, Circus Sideshow

UPDATE: Mystery solved! Miss Cilly as "The Tiger Bride" with tiger "Emir", Circus Krone 1930s. Real name: Christa Hetterich from Dinslaken

UPDATE: Mystery solved after all those years, indirectly through the wonderful Jaap Best collection at Teylers Museum, Haarlem the Netherlands, also see: www.circusmuseum.nl See posters and CDV: www.flickr.com/photos/sanspareille/5549992916/ www.flickr.com/photos/sanspareille/5549992910/in/photostr... www.flickr.com/photos/sanspareille/5549992908/ That the tiger's name was Emir comes from the writeup on a documentary on Legendary Women at Circus Krone from the Bayerische Feuilleton on Bayern…

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Circus Bear and Trainer

Circus performances often bring to spectators funny and refreshing moments, help them eliminate fatigue, or relax. But sometimes some also m... Steampunk Circus, Circus Freaks, Cirque Vintage, Old Circus, Circus Vintage, Human Oddities, Dark Circus, Circus Sideshow, Side Show

24 Haunting Photos of Vintage Circus May Give You a Nightmare

Circus performances often bring to spectators funny and refreshing moments, help them eliminate fatigue, or relax. But sometimes some also m...

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19 Creepy Circus Photos That Might Make You Afraid Of Clowns

Come to the Circus and have some fun? NOPE! NOPE! NOPE! NOPE! NOPE!

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Jean Allen and Her Elephant - Circa 1930's

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10 Vintage Freak Show Photos

After seeing these photos you'll swear off circuses for good.

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1950s Tall Slim Skinny Man In Striped Circus Performer Oufit Costume

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1920s Freakshow

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Vintage Circus Photos

Some of the best "old school" circus photos you will ever see.

Three circus performers pose for a photograph in front of a plush cart. The incredible col... Circus Architecture, Romani Vardo, Travelling Circus, Clown Couple, Snake Oil Salesman, Lights Illustration, Human Pyramid, Circus Wagon, Old Circus

Amazing photos emerge of 19th century travelling performers

The collection of over 150 images tells the story of the circus of the great showman, 'Lord' George Sanger who performed for Queen Victoria at Sandringham in 1885 and Balmoral in 1898.

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In which I answer anything!

Seeing as I was so far behind in all kinds of all work of all kinds, I said “Ask me anything!” on Facebook. Here are (most of) the questions, with my answers. By the way, “Ask me …

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