Leak, Ann E. (1839–?). "So you perceive it's really true / When hands are lacking, toes will do." - Original CDV Photograph, Signed with Her Toes!.
Rare signed and inscribed CDV photograph of Ann E. Leak, the nineteenth-century American woman who was born without arms and toured the United States displaying her skill at writing, sewing, and braiding hair using her toes. The image shows her seated on a table next to an afternoon tea set, holding cutlery with her feet. The inscription to verso reads "So you perceive it's really true / When hands are lacking, toes will do." / Ann E. Leak. / Born without arms. / June 1, 1871 / Georgia." Mild toning and foxing, with slight wear to the edges; overall in fine condition. 2.5 x 4 inches; 6.3 x 10.2 cm.
Leak, Ann E. (1839–?). "So you perceive it's really true / When hands are lacking, toes will do." - Original CDV Photograph, Signed with Her Toes!.
Rare signed and inscribed CDV photograph of Ann E. Leak, the nineteenth-century American woman who was born without arms and toured the United States displaying her skill at writing, sewing, and braiding hair using her toes. The image shows her seated on a table next to an afternoon tea set, holding cutlery with her feet. The inscription to verso reads "So you perceive it's really true / When hands are lacking, toes will do." / Ann E. Leak. / Born without arms. / June 1, 1871 / Georgia." Mild toning and foxing, with slight wear to the edges; overall in fine condition. 2.5 x 4 inches; 6.3 x 10.2 cm.