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Lot #763
Violet and Daisy Hilton

Rare portrait of the conjoined Hilton Sisters

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Rare portrait of the conjoined Hilton Sisters

English entertainers and conjoined twins (1908-1969) who were exhibited in Europe as children, toured the United States sideshow, vaudeville and American burlesque circuits in the 1920s and 1930s, and were best known for their film appearances in cult classics Freaks and Chained for Life. Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 Smith Hollywood Studio portrait of Daisy and Violet Hilton, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, "April 10, 1931, To Dearest Beatrice, The sweetest girl we have ever known, I love you lots dear, Lovingly, Violet" and "To Darling Beatrice, we are so happy to have you with us again dear, Love from Daisy.” In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #537 - Ended October 10, 2018





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