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The Contortions of Ena Bertoldi by Trav S.D.

Today a celebration of music hall and vaudeville (and early screen) performer Ena Bertoldi (Beatrice Mary Claxton (1876-1906). Raised in a family of acrobats, Bertoldi made her debut at age 8 in 1884, and specialized in contortionism. A tiny thing of around 5 feet, under 100 lbs. hers was not unlike the so-called "Indian Rubber" […]

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:16AM on August 11, 2024

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