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Contortionist

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Bercu Sisters in Acrobatic Pose, between 1932-1933

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0003.0003.00001
Abstract

The glossy photograph shows Harryette bent over backwards on the floor and Dorothy kneeling behind her. The Bercu Sisters was an act on the Orpheum Vaudeville circuit.

Dates: between 1932-1933

Bercu Sisters in "Native" Costumes, between 1933-1935

 Item
Identifier: B3356.01.0003.0005.00001
Abstract

The Bercu sisters are on a stage with a backdrop. Dorothy is standing with her arms raised and Harryette is kneeling with her back arched so that he head is toward the audience. The Bercu sisters were vaudeville performers in the 1920s and 1930s.

Dates: between 1933-1935

Vaudeville Program of the Day, 1928

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0003.0015.00001
Abstract

Newspaper "Program of the Day" for Vaudeville show that included "Bercu Sisters, World Famous Dancers and Contortionists." On the back of the page is an 1928 add for the Marmon car.

Dates: 1928