Edith Clifford "How To Become A Sword Swallower"

Odd, narrow handbill which purports to teach sword swallowing in 5 steps, and features a photo of Edith, but asking the reader to write The Cliffords in Canton, OH and buy their "sword swallowing outfits." ****As suggested by contemporary Sword-Swallower Brett Loudermilk, there is a spot on the top of this paper banner to which a pinback button was likely attached. Looking closely, the round outline of the pinback can be seen, as well as the hole where the button was attached.

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