Figure 1.-- Here's an adorable snapshot of a boy playing a cigar box violin on his front porch. The mount suggests that it was taken afer the turn of the 20th century. The boy's name is written on the back in what looks like his writing,--Allyn Kettering. Notice the detchable white collar and floppy bow.

Here's an adorable snapshot of a boy playing a cigar box violin on his front porch. The photo measures 3 5/8" x 4 1/2" and it is mounted on an ornate card measuring 5 1/2" x 6 1/2". The mount suggests that it was taken afer the turn of the 20th century. The boy's name is written on the back in what looks like his writing,--Allyn Kettering. Also wrtten is "120", but we do not know what that means. Allyn has long, but uncurled hair. He has what looks like an open jacket, knee pants. and long stockings. He looks about 5 years old. This item came from the estate of Anna and Benny Van, who ran a traveling "combined show" with trained animals, minstrels, comedy, musicians, daredevils, dancers, and "freaks".

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