Lionel, the Lion-man

Item

Title
Lionel, the Lion-man
Alternative Title
Andenken an Lionel, den Löwenmenschen
Description
This souvenir postcard is a drawing of Lionel, the "Lion-man" thus named due to the abundance of hair on his arms, chest and face. In the drawing he is reclined on a setee with is chest displayed, a book on his lap unread, while he stares solemnly off camera.
Date
ca. 1900-1910's
Creator
Arnold Weylandt
Language
German
Rights Holder
National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield
Medium
postcard
Item sets
Circuses
Media
Lionel

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