May Vernacular Photo History Auction
Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 414
RPPC Frances O'Connor Armless, Cole Bros Circus Performer Seated
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 young female performer, Frances O'Connor seated on a bench wearing a short stage costume. Caption references Cole Bros Circus. She performed as "The Armless Wonder" or the "Living Venus de Milo."
The subject holds flowers and poses barefoot on the bench in a theatrical promotional portrait.
The front bears the printed text: Cole Bros Circus. Handwritten inscriptions read: Frances O’Connor.
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