Frank Henderson "Legless Cart Rider"

This mounted photo of Frank Henderson, a helpless/handicap performer who praises God as he sells his cards for 20¢. Long detailed praise to God on verso. This is a good example of the pity card-- a printed souvenir sold to commemorate one's encounter with, and pity of, a helpless and/or handicapped performer. From "Mexico, Indiana, Old Folks Home."

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