Figure 4

Citation

Obermuller and Kern (New York). “Miss Millie La Mar, Mind Reader.” circa 1890. Gregory Fried Collection. Mirror of Race, 25 Jan. 2021, mirrorofrace.bc.edu/items/show/121. Accessed 18 May 2024.

Title

Miss Millie La Mar, Mind Reader

Subject

Miss Millie La Mar, Mind Reader

Creator

Obermuller and Kern (New York)

Date

circa 1890

Type

Studio Portrait

Identifier

Figure 4

Rights Holder

Gregory Fried Collection

Original Format

Cabinet photo, albumen print

Factual Commentary

Albinos such as Miss Millie La Mar sometimes found work in circus sideshows; some believed that albinos? extreme whiteness granted them supernatural powers, and the circus exploited such superstitions. Nothing more is known about Miss La Mar at the moment, but if any viewers have further information, we would welcome anything that can be documented.