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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph article dated April 24, 1950 partially reads, "This aerial artist balances on one foot on his father's hand--120 feet in the air--Furthermore, Frank Jr. is just one year old! Little Frank, as he is called, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Amorosino Sr....The couple, together with Little Frank, makes up the acrobatic heart stoppers known as 'The Aerial Vincents,' circus performers who make their home in the Valley while not on tour." Pictured, Frank Jr. hangs from his mother's arms as his father, 'Big Frank,' looks on.; See images #00135390 through #00135393 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Acrobats--California--San Fernando Valley Child acrobats--California--San Fernando Valley Families--California--San Fernando Valley Couples--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Infants--California--San Fernando Valley Ladders San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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