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Portrait of Gertie Plath, Barnum’s Fat Lady.

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Portrait of Gertie Plath, Barnum’s Fat Lady.

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Portrait of Gertie Plath, Barnum’s Fat Lady. York, PA: Sword Bros., ca. 1890. Cabinet card image of Plath posing with a bicycle. Scalloped photographer’s mount, 4 ¼ x 6 ¼”. Minor soiling and wear at edges.

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Portrait of Gertie Plath, Barnum’s Fat Lady.

Name: Portrait of Gertie Plath, Barnum’s Fat Lady.
SKU: 104350377
Price: 90 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $300

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Starting Price $80

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