Mollie Fancher, the Brooklyn Enigma, c. 1873
Mollie Fancher(1848-1910), known as the Brooklyn Enigma for, amongst other phenomena, her perceived ability to fast for long periods on time. Pictured here at the end of the first phase of her illness, nine years from her accident of 10th May 1864, aged about 23
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Picture No
10018062
Media ID
48868860
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Abram Dailey, The Brooklyn Enigma, page 64
Date
circa 1873


