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Circus Performers and Animals
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Fred and Ella Bradna, equestrian director and performer for Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey. There are several other performers and a dog, relaxing in their circus wagon.
circa 1875-1940
H.A. Atwell Studio
Publication Information
| Creator | H.A. Atwell Studio |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Wisconsin Historical Society |
| Date Created | circa 1875-1940 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | Unknown |
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 UNDETERMINED |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Ringling Brothers' Circus Clowns
1901
Two early Ringling Brothers' circus clowns, whose photographs appeared in the "Ringling Annual" under a section titled "Last of the Old-Time Clowns".
Circus Clown Sitting on Donkey
1909
A circus clown sits astride a donkey outside a tent.
Clyde Beatty
1933
Clyde Beatty, with the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, sits on a chair outside a circus tent with two young tigers.
Gorilla Man for Ringling Brothers Circus
1942
A man in a gorilla suit stands on the tongue of a wagon, holding his mask. He is an employee of the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Circus Clown "Billy" Winslow
1910
Billy Winslow, a clown and wire walker with the Barnum & Bailey Show, with a prop he used in his performance.
