Gymnast Performing a Handstand on a Spiral Step, circa 1915
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Hand balancing acrobats performed feats of strength and skill with their feet in the air and hands on the ground. During the late 19th and early 20th century, these acts provided entertainment at circuses, carnivals, vaudeville and other traveling shows. This unidentified performer climbed a spiral ladder as part of his routine.
Hand balancing acrobats performed feats of strength and skill with their feet in the air and hands on the ground. During the late 19th and early 20th century, these acts provided entertainment at circuses, carnivals, vaudeville and other traveling shows. This unidentified performer climbed a spiral ladder as part of his routine.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1915
Subject Date
circa 1915
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.18.302.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.375 in
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