March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 296
CDV Millie Christine Siamese Twin Performers Brighton
Estimate: $50 - $400
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| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
Carte de visite photograph depicting the famous young female African American Siamese Twins in matching dresses and decorative headpieces. The mount is printed “Miss Millie Christine, Brighton, 88 King’s Road,” identifying the photographer known for publishing celebrity and performer portraits.
Siamese Twin “Millie Christine” traveled and performed extensively, and their images circulated widely in the nineteenth century as collectible celebrity photographs associated with theatrical and exhibition performances.
CDV format photograph with printed Brighton photographer’s imprint on the reverse.
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