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  • A figure with a heart as a head, walking a bending tightrope while holding a long pole; advertising the tenth anniversary benefit for the Gay Men's Health Crisis. Colour offset lithograph by J.M. Folon, 1992.
  • A person of both genders advertised as a spectacle. Letterpress and halftone, 192-.
  • A person of both genders advertised as a spectacle. Letterpress and halftone, 192-.
  • The American Dental Co. Advertisment, 1900.
  • A contortionist wearing a frog costume, in several poses. Process print, 190-.
  • A contortionist wearing a frog costume, in several poses. Process print, 190-.
  • The martyrdom of Ignatius Bishop of Antioch: Ignatius is shown in an arena about to be devoured by lions, bears and tigers. Etching.
  • Three acrobats, called "Les Poly-Toss". Process print, 192-.
  • Three acrobats, called "Les Poly-Toss". Process print, 192-.
  • The acrobat Otto Olympier, flexing his biceps. Photographic postcard, 192-.
  • The acrobat Otto Olympier, flexing his biceps. Photographic postcard, 192-.
  • Robert Bertin in drag as Clotilde Alégria, posing with a gun. Process print, 191-.
  • Robert Bertin in drag as Clotilde Alégria, posing with a gun. Process print, 191-.
  • "The lion is coming": crowds at a fair panicking at the rumour that a lion has escaped; representing panic among crowds. Lithograph after K.R. Reinhardt, ca. 1860.
  • The strongman Alexander Zass, called "Samson", seen partially from behind. Process print after K. Barber, 1928.
  • The strongman Alexander Zass, called "Samson", seen partially from behind. Photographic postcard, 192-.
  • The strongman Alexander Zass, called "Samson", seen partially from behind. Process print after K. Barber, 1928.
  • The strongman Alexander Zass, called "Samson", seen partially from behind. Photographic postcard, 192-.
  • Bird's Christmas contest : the most thrilling competition invented : 1,500 big prizes and a mystery gift for every entrant : easy to enter- you're bound to win / Alfred Bird & Sons Ltd.
  • Bird's Christmas contest : the most thrilling competition invented : 1,500 big prizes and a mystery gift for every entrant : easy to enter- you're bound to win / Alfred Bird & Sons Ltd.
  • Smallest and largest red men in the world : Guy Gill, weight 45 lbs, Chauncey Morlan, weight 620 lbs.
  • Bird's Christmas contest : the most thrilling competition invented : 1,500 big prizes and a mystery gift for every entrant : easy to enter- you're bound to win / Alfred Bird & Sons Ltd.
  • Smallest and largest red men in the world : Guy Gill, weight 45 lbs, Chauncey Morlan, weight 620 lbs.
  • Martha Cockburn.
  • Bird's Christmas contest : the most thrilling competition invented : 1,500 big prizes and a mystery gift for every entrant : easy to enter- you're bound to win / Alfred Bird & Sons Ltd.
  • Martha Cockburn.
  • An man in drag is wearing a revealing dress and holding a staff, posing with his other hand on his hip. Photographic postcard, 1909.
  • An man in drag is wearing a revealing dress and holding a staff, posing with his other hand on his hip. Photographic postcard, 1909.
  • Gruss von Hede.
  • Gruss von Hede.