This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/28/2023
[HERMAPHRODITES] GROUP OF ADVERTISEMENTS FOR CIRCUS HALF MEN/WOMEN. American, ca. 1920s–30s. Comprised of: A pictorial postcard advertising Frances-Francine, “Half Woman Half Man” dated April 12, 1931;—two clippings for hermaphroditic performers, including Lala Coolah “at the age of 21”; — a handbill advertising “George-ette, The Half woman-Half Man,” describing the performer’s “condition” and reproducing a short biography; — and a four-page pictorial brochure titled To the Ladies Concerning Bobbie Ray the “IT” Girl, with a variety of photographs;—and a large folded folio-size pictorial brochure titled, Sex-Freaks-Anomalies, issued by Sylvie-Chester (or Sylvia Chester), “the living wonder / now touring Lowe’s circuit,” illustrated with photographs and line drawings. The largest 15¼ × 10½". All exhibiting age-expected wear, with some splitting at folds, but in generally good condition.