Rare early original vintage cabinet card  photograph of Commodore Foote and Fairy Queen.

Charles Nestel ("Commodore Foote"), Eliza Nestel ("Queenie" or "Fairy Queen"),
Charles W. Nestel, Known as "Commodore Foote," the Smallest Man in the World, and His Sister, Miss Eliza S. Nestel, Known as the "Fairy Queen" of the West, the Smallest Lady in the World!

Born Eliza S. Nestel, was an American performer, sometimes also billed as The Fairy Queen or Queenie Foote.
Foote and her brother Charles W. Nestel, known as "Commodore Foote", toured in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.They met with Abraham Lincoln at the White House in February 1864.

Photographer’s stamp at on back reads, “Launey - Shelbyville, Ill.”.

This is a vintage photograph and not a copy or reproduction.

Cabinet Card photograph measures 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches and is in very good condition with chip at top left corner and discoloration to back There are no bends, tears, or creases and the image is very sharp and has strong tones with good contrast and clarity.  


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