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Circus Poster
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Ringling Bros. and Barnun and Bailey combined shows poster, depicting wire walkers and other performers under a circus tent. "The only act of its kind" featuring "The Dancing, Tumbling, Somersaulting Acrobat On The Wire / The Great Con Colleano."
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W014D6C
WHi 64249
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Circus Parade Poster
Colorful poster depicting parade with circus wagons in foreground, and circus tents in the background. "Seal Brothers gorgeous gift to all-at noon a Mammoth Free Street Parade."
Norris & Rowe Circus Personnel
circa 1900-1909
A group portrait of Norris & Rowe circus performers outside a tent at winter quarters, including clowns, riders, and high wire performers.
Circus Performers and Animals
circa 1875-1940
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.
Circus Clown Sitting on Donkey
1909
A circus clown sits astride a donkey outside a tent.
Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus Poster
August 1972
Poster advertising for the Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus, advertised as the World's largest, which took place August 30, 1972 at the Madison Fair Grounds in Madison, Wisconsin. Poster features ...
