Léotard, Jules. (1838–1879) Carte de Visite PhotographCarte de visite photograph of the French circus acrobat and aerialist who developed the art of trapeze, popularized the one piece gym wear that now bears his name, and who inspired the 1867 song "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze" sung by George Leybourne. Label of Lacy, Theatrical Bookseller, London, to verso. 3. 2 x 2. 4 inches (9. 7 x 6. 1 cm). Raised stamp of the photographer (unidentified) at foot of image, identification written in