The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s - 40s. One such photo was of Ruth the Acrobat (who was obviously somewhat bendy).

*[http://vintageprintable.swivelchairmedia.com/entertainment/entertainment-circus-shows/art-advertising-circus-ruth-the-acrobat-2/ Vintage Prints]
*[http://www.therotund.com/?p=310 The Rotund]
Category:Circus Characters
Category:Advertising Characters
Category:Female Characters
Category:Surname Unknown
Category:Gymnast Characters
Category:Unknown Creator
Category:Unknown Debuts
Category:Millard & Bulsterbaum Characters
Category:Protagonists