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Maxine-Mina was born in the Philippines (Luzon) around 1896. In 1918, Maxine-Mina worked for the Sheesley Zoo and was exhibited in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Coney Island. According to Rear Admiral G.W. Baird, who saw her on exhibition, she still had some control of her extra legs | Maxine-Mina was born in the Philippines (Luzon) around 1896. In 1918, Maxine-Mina worked for the Sheesley Zoo and was exhibited in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Coney Island. According to Rear Admiral G.W. Baird, who saw her on exhibition, she still had some control of her extra legs and usually performed naked to show them off. The only clothes she ever wore was either a shirt or a dress, her extra limbs made it impossible for her to wear anything below her waste. Her age and death are unknown, but it is known that even after her extra legs became weakened, she could still move her extra legs. | ||
Revision as of 09:08, 9 October 2011
Maxine-Mina was born with a parasitic twin and worked as sideshow performer.
Life
Maxine-Mina was born in the Philippines (Luzon) around 1896. In 1918, Maxine-Mina worked for the Sheesley Zoo and was exhibited in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Coney Island. According to Rear Admiral G.W. Baird, who saw her on exhibition, she still had some control of her extra legs and usually performed naked to show them off. The only clothes she ever wore was either a shirt or a dress, her extra limbs made it impossible for her to wear anything below her waste. Her age and death are unknown, but it is known that even after her extra legs became weakened, she could still move her extra legs.