Bizarre Early 20th Century Circus Photos Have People Questioning What Went On Behind the Scenes

Sophia Schultz

Known by her stage name Dwarf Fat Lady, Schultz was best known for her tiny stature and larger than normal weight in the late 1800’s. A few years into her career, she even began to grow facial hair, which she used to her advantage. She even penciled it in to make it more prominent!

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