Vintage 1800s Cabinet Photo GERTIE PLATH -CIRCUS SIDESHOW-FRANK WENDT-BOOTON, NJ

Description

Vintage 1800s Cabinet Card Photo of FAT LADY CIRCUS SIDESHOW, GERTIE PLATH - She was with RINGLING BROTHERS CIRCUS - in this photo she is holding an opened umbrella.  She has on a frilly dress and hair piece.  She is wearing 3 strands of a chunky pearl necklace.
Bottom has stamped: WENDT, BOOTON, N.J.
(Frank Wendt, Booton, New Jersey)
The back has written in pencil:  MISS GERTIE PLATH,  W
(weight)
545 - H
(height)
5 f.11 in. - Age 28
The photo looks faded - this could be from age or from the initial photo processing. Bumping to corners and edges. A little smudging and wear.  Please see all photos above for more details.
Item comes from a smoke free location.
EBAY is written in blue on the photos above but not on the actual cabinet card photographs.
Shipping is .95 for USPS First Class Mail to the U.S. only.  No international shipping.  I will combine shipping for multiple purchases.  PayPal only please.
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