Capture of Bosco Geek Show

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Snapshot. Important, early 1900's pitshow, with talker on the steps in straw hat with snakes and iguanas on his shoulders Three banners signed "Al Winkell, NY," with the righthand one showing Bosco eating a snake. Center banner text reads: "Captured B[y]... Of Dr. Andrews Exhibition, The Lowlands of Lago Island, In The South Sea, Don't Fail To See This Human, Phenomenon." In the background, inside the tent, silhouettes of men with hats look into the pit, presumably at the geek performing.

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