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Posted: 12 Sep 2013


Taken: 12 Sep 2013

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Ellen Probst and Her Snakes

Ellen Probst and Her Snakes
Although I have not been able to uncover any information regarding an "Ellen Probst," this postcard may have been used as a pitch card for a child performer in a sideshow or similar attraction. If so, the girl seems disconcertingly young to be working as a snake handler or charmer.

arts enthusiast, , , have particularly liked this photo


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 arts enthusiast
arts enthusiast
This is incredible!!!
10 years ago.

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