(from front of photo) Rasmus Nielsen Blacksmith Angels Camp. Lifting 250 lbs. by his breasts (from back of photo) Rasmus Nielsen, Angel's Camp. Cal. Blacksmith 1935 still travels with the big one although now about 80. Tattooed man and circus strong man for years.

(caption from back of photo, some guessing as it is very obscured) One of three different full [body suits by E. Warford.] He was tattooed prior to [the Spanish War.] Captured by guerillas during [the war] they did not kill him as the[y] intended because [of his tattoos], as they made him think he was some sort [sorry, the rest is GONE!]