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Women Circus Drummers

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Five women drummers with the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus posing with striped drums. They are wearing band uniforms, including large hats topped by plumes.

Date Created:
1942
Creator:
Pietschman, W. J.

Publication Information

Creator Pietschman, W. J.
Contributor Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created 1942

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Circus and rodeo photographs, circa 1875- circa 1940
Call Number PH 2987
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465797402121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0129M2
Legacy ID
WHi 11859

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