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Circus Clowns in "Clown Alley"

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A group of 20+ circus clowns posing informally while preparing for the ring.

Date Created:
circa 1870-1940

Publication Information

Contributor
Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created
circa 1870-1940

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129N3
Legacy ID
WHi 23003

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