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ca. 1925 CIRCUS SIDESHOW freak TALL MAN ERWIN JOHNSON

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ca. 1925 CIRCUS SIDESHOW freak TALL MAN ERWIN JOHNSON

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ca. 1925 CIRCUS SIDESHOW freak TALL MAN ERWIN JOHNSON CANADIAN TALL MAN 8 FT !

ca. 1925 CIRCUS SIDESHOW freak TALL MAN ERWIN JOHNSON CANADIAN TALL MAN 8 FT !

Circa 1925 Vintage Real Photograph Postcard; Circus sideshow tall man, Canadian giant, ERWIN JOHNSON, in suit and top hat. Identification on image, "IRWIN (sic) JOHNSON - Height: 8ft. - Weight: 263lbs. - Age: 19 years - Shoe: 26.". No writing or postage on reverse. Condition: edge tear. overall light toning and soiling, occasional dings, scuffs, and edge wear.

Reserve: $55.00

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