James Wilson "The Expansionist" I
CABINET CARD. Very rare image of this contortionist who could contract (in this photo) and expand (in #1184) his chest to grotesque proportions. Amazing! Photo by OBERMULLER and KERN, NY. On verso, written in pen: "Owner A.E. Welsh"
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