1930 Wanda Germain Signed RPPC Warsaw Circus Horse Rider Equestrian Performer

This rare 1930 real photo postcard features Wanda Germain, a costumed equestrian performer known as a “Tscherkessen-Reiterin” (Circassian Rider), posing with her decorated horse. The postcard includes a handwritten inscription and autograph from Germain, dated November 18, 1930, and dedicated to Joe Bonell during a performance at the Warsaw Circus. Joe Bonell was a well-known dancer who actively performed in the 1930s European cabaret and entertainment scene, frequently with dance partner, Doris Bay.

A compelling historical item from the interwar European circus scene, offering a glimpse into the theatrical and equestrian culture of the time.

– Original real photo postcard (RPPC), ca. 1930
– Signed and inscribed by Wanda Germain
– Dedicated to artist Joe Bonelli
– Captioned in German: “Wanda Germain – Tscherkessen-Reiterin”
– Postmarked location: Warsaw, Poland
– Publisher: Gebr. Garloff, Magdeburg – #78754
– Standard postcard size: approx. 5.5″ x 3.75″
– Reverse: “Echte Photographie,” unused
– From the personal collection of performer Joe Bonell

A unique find for collectors of circus memorabilia, signed ephemera, or equestrian photography.

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