St Leon, Elsie May

C. 1908

Australian-born Elsie May St Leon (1884-1976) throws a back somersault on horseback in the outdoor circus ring at Luna Park, Coney Island. At this time she was promoted at this time as ‘America’s premiere lady bareback rider’.

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St Leon, Elsie May

C. 1908

Australian-born Elsie May St Leon (1884-1976) throws a back somersault on horseback in the outdoor circus ring at Luna Park, Coney Island. At this time she was promoted at this time as ‘America’s premiere lady bareback rider’.

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