Untitled
Maker
Unknown
Date1952
CultureAmerican
MediumBlack & White Photo Print
ClassificationPhotographs
Credit LineTibbals Circus Collection
Object numberht0004395
Known professionally as Unus, Franz Furtner (1907-1994) was a superb handbalancer whose trademark was the one finger stand. In 1947, Unus was brought to America by John Ringling North and was a center ring star for the Ringling show for over twenty years.
Ernest Hemingway wrote of his act: “In your dreams you watch Unus stand on one finger and you think, ‘Look at such a fine, intelligent and excellent man making his living standing on one finger when most of us can’t even stand on our feet.'"
On View
Not on viewImage: 9 1/2 x 7 in. (24.1 x 17.8 cm)
