David Hoag (The Man Born Without a Chin) Pen and ink, 8.75 x 6 inches, 2004 David Hoag's claim to fame is that he was allegedly born without a chin. A native of Canandaigua, New York, Hoag's unusual condition earned him a brief career in the sideshow where one presumes he performed tasks that those of us with intact mandibles take for granted - chewing, for instance. Was this Chinless Wonder a popular draw? I cannot really say as there isn't much information to be found about David Hoag. My tribute to this dubiously entertaining performer is based on one of Hoag's pitchcards and two mid-fifteenth century portraits of Lionello d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara. All Images and Text © James G. Mundie 2004 - 2005