Myrtle Corbin The Four-legged Woman

This gallery explores the extraordinary life of Lincoln County native Myrtle Corbin, historically known as the "Four-Legged Woman." Born in the late 19th century with a rare anatomical anomaly that gave her two sets of legs, Corbin spent her youth traveling the country as a highly successful circus and sideshow attraction. Beyond the public spectacle of her early career, this exhibit highlights the deeply human side of her story, chronicling her later years as she retired from the stage to marry and raise multiple children. Her journey offers a compelling look at a woman who navigated immense public curiosity to eventually build a quiet, domestic life in the South.
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Myrtile Corbin Adult
Myrtle Corbin Adolescent
Myrtle Corbin and Family
Myrtle Corbin Baby Drawing
Myrtle Corbin Child
Myrtle Corbin Husband and Daughter
Myrtle Corbin Sketch by Doctor
Myrtle Corbin Teen
Myrtle Corbin Toddler
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