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Shriner Circus Sideshow

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Description: Dell Hammel offering tickets for a Shriner Circus sideshow of Dancing Girls. There are good indications that this photograph has been manipulated and is a ...
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William Kay Shrine Circus

Date: 02 13 1964
Description: Gary Rupp of Farmington, Michigan, an aide to the bear trainer for the William Kay Shrine Circus, relaxing after finishing chores for the opening of the ci...
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How a Zor Shrine Clown Makes Up His Face

Date: 04 29 1954
Description: Zor Shrine clown, J. Leigh, is warming up make-up with his hands to make it more pliable before applying it to his face.
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How a Zor Shrine Clown Makes Up His Face

Date: 04 29 1954
Description: Zor Shrine clown, J. Leigh, is painting his eyebrows.
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Circus Fans Dinner for Circus Performers

Date: 08 02 1955
Description: Dr. Esther Kurtz greeting famous clown Emmett Kelly and his wife, Elvira, at a dinner sponsored by the Madison Wallenda Tent Chapter of Circus Fans of Amer...
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Circus Fans Dinner for Circus Performers

Date: 08 02 1955
Description: Circus performers and fans at a dinner sponsored by the Madison Wallenda Tent chapter of Circus Fans of America at the Ace of Clubs. Standing are Mr. and M...

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