Antique Cabinet Card Wendt Circassian Girl Zuleika Sideshow Oddity Boonton NJ
Cabinet Card

Antique Cabinet Card Wendt Circassian Girl Zuleika Sideshow Oddity Boonton NJ

$149.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Format
Cabinet Card · c. 1866–1920s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
920036609408
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Antique Cabinet Card Wendt Circassian Girl Zuleika Sideshow Oddity Boonton NJ

This rare antique cabinet card captures the enigmatic Zuleika, a renowned Circassian girl who captivated audiences as a featured sideshow oddity. Her portrait exudes the mysterious allure typical of the late 19th-century carnival circuit, showcasing the elaborate hair and distinctive styling that defined her stage persona.

Photographed by Wendt in Boonton, New Jersey, this piece is an essential acquisition for historians of American freak show culture. It offers a haunting glimpse into the era of traveling wonders. A singular relic of the legendary Zuleika.
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