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KELTY, Edward J. (1888—1967). Sells-Floto Side Show. Jersey City, N.J. June 19th, 1931. Silver gelatin print. Title, credit, and date in the negative. Century hand-stamps to verso. Performers shown include the tattooed woman Betty Broadbent; “armless wonder” Frances O’Connor; Minnie Woolsey, “Koo Koo the Bird Girl”; a snake charmer; a fat woman; a troupe of native Hawaiians and “South Sea beauties;” Black musicians; and others. Sideshow banners hang behind. 12 x 20”. Tear into the image at center left side; light creases and old light stains; edges curled.