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Rare antique Victorian trade card featuring Millie-Christine McCoy, the conjoined twins known as the “Two-Headed Lady.” Born in 1851, they gained fame as circus performers skilled in singing, dancing, and multilingual talks. Produced by Strobridge Lithographing Co., Cincinnati, a top 19th-century circus printer.
Front: Colorful lithograph of the twins in gowns, one with fan, one with note. Text: “MILLIE CHRISTINE THE RENOWNED TWO HEADED LADY” and “8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD.”
Back: Promotes 1883 engagement with John B. Doris’ Great Inter-Ocean Circus at $25,000 salary. Describes them as a “human miracle” with two heads, four arms/legs, one body; full control for singing (soprano/contralto) and dancing. Appeals to society and medicine.
Dimensions: Approx. 3.5” x 5.5”.
Condition: Good for 140+ years: light toning, minor edge wear, faint marks, and a slight tear on the left border. No major creases or stains. Bright colors, sharp details.
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