Description: Very rare photo of the Great Layton, an African American wire balancing performer in the late 1800s and early 1900s, shown here doing his act, with his advertising banner visible on the left. Layton appears to have signed the back of the photo in ink.Around 1906-1908, Layton was part of a the Rufus Rastus Minstrel troupe, who travelled the United States. I couldn't find much info about him after that time.This is the only cabinet photo I have ever seen for sale of this performer. It was probably one of a small handful made as part of a promo for a small show. NOTE! This listing shows a scan of an article I found online. The clipping is shown in this listing for reference only, and the original article is not included. My scan shows the front and back of the same photo, plus the scan of the article.Image including its mount is approximately 4.5" x 3.5".Boxed & insured Priority Mail.
Price: 999.99 USD
Location: Fisherville, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-09-04T19:20:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.99 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Photo Type: Cabinet Photo
Autograph Format: Hard Signed
Signed: Yes
Date of Creation: 1900-1910
Image Color: Black & White
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Circus, African American, Ethnic, Sideshow, Sideshow Performers, Black
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Format: Cabinet Card
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Theme: Americana
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
