The Armless Man Shaves Himself (Charles Tripp)

Mutoscope Card. Why Charles Tripp isn't named on this card is inexplicable, considering he was the most famous armless man of his day. Tripp sits in front of a mirror with a straight razor held between his toes. "THE ARMLESS MAN SHAVES HIMSELF, EX. SUP. CO. CHGO." From the scarce series of 64 cards from the Exhibit Supply Company. Identical image to real photo postcard, catalogue #1212b.

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