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2 mid-19th century 1/2 plate ambrotypes, Battersby

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2 mid-19th century 1/2 plate ambrotypes, Battersby

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2 mid-19th century half plate ambrotypes, cased together, depicting circus performers Hannah and John Battersby, known as the "Fattest of All Fat Women" and the "Living Skeleton." Case size: 6 1/8" h x 5 1/8" w x 1" d. Typical losses as shown.

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2 mid-19th century 1/2 plate ambrotypes, Battersby

Name: 2 mid-19th century 1/2 plate ambrotypes, Battersby
SKU: 62304335
Price: 550 USD
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Estimate $600 - $800

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