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W. H. Dutcher, the Great Roller Skate Contortionist

W. H. Dutcher, the Great Roller Skate Contortionist
"W. H. Dutcher of New York City, the Great Roller Skate Contortionist, is open for dates and can be engaged by responsible managers. W. F. Orr, manager, North Adams, Mass."

A nineteenth-century business card for a "roller skate contortionist" named W. H. Dutcher. Wikipedia mentions a Carola Trier who performed as a "roller-skating contortionist" in the 1940s or 1950s, and the Richmond Dispatch newspaper, October 27, 1885, p. 2, contained an ad for the Richmond Skating School, which sponsored an appearance by "H. H. Golden, Champion Roller-Skate Contortionist."

The only contortionist I've heard about previously was a stationary one--see Knoto (below).

Knoto the Contortionist

Steve Bucknell, Smiley Derleth have particularly liked this photo


6 comments - The latest ones
 Smiley Derleth
Smiley Derleth club
Fascinating. (Love the old school name "Knoto".)
7 years ago.
Alan Mays club has replied to Smiley Derleth club
Thanks!
7 years ago.
 Steve Bucknell
Steve Bucknell club
I'd love to see a roller skating contortionist before I die. Now that's something to wish for! Thanks for the inspiration.
7 years ago.
Alan Mays club has replied to Steve Bucknell club
Thanks, me, too! I'm not quite sure what kind of contortions you can perform on roller skates!
7 years ago.
 Peggy C
Peggy C club
Congratulations ..
Your photo has been seen in: EXPLORE ~
7 years ago.
Alan Mays club has replied to Peggy C club
Thanks for letting me know!
7 years ago.

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