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LEAK, Ann E. (1839–1899). Two Signed Photos of Ann E. Leak, “The Armless Wonder". V.p., 1871 and 1883. Two Carte-de-Visite photographs, each depicting Leak sitting on a table holding scissors and utensils between her toes. INSCRIBED and SIGNED verso by Leak with her feet. One reads: “I write poetry and prose holding my pen between my toes / Ann E Leak / Born without arms age 24 years, Georgia, July 10, 1871." Leak took on the surname Thompson after marrying Barnum & Bailey circus manager William R. Thompson. 4 x 2 ½". One with corner loss to photo. Good.