May Vernacular Photo History Auction
Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 413
RPPC Armless Frances O’Connor, Ingeborg Circus Performer
Estimate: $200 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
Real photo postcard publicity photograph of a circus or stage performer Frances O’Connor, identified in the image as Ingeborg the armless woman who performed withe the Hagenbeck-Wallace shows. Ingeborg sits sideways on a bench wearing a short ruffled costume and holding a small prop.
Studio portrait with neutral background typical of circus promotional cards. The reverse carries the handwritten name Frances O'Connor.
The front bears the printed text: Ingeborg. Handwritten inscriptions read: Frances O’Connor.
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