Untitled
Maker
Allen J. Lester
(American, 1901 – 1957)
Dateno date
MediumBlack & White Photo Print
DimensionsOverall: 9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in. (24.4 x 19.7 cm)
Image: 10 x 8 1/8 in. (25.4 x 20.6 cm)
Image: 10 x 8 1/8 in. (25.4 x 20.6 cm)
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineTibbals Circus Collection
Object numberht0004398
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.'"
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