thecircusblog | April 9, 2012
Another mystery photo… I believe that the truck under the semi is a Mack. A great comment from John Herriott. I want to thank those that though their comments are keeping our circus history alive and correct…… IVAN M.HENRY
thecircusblog | April 6, 2012
This wagon is quite unique as it has an open face on both sides, like a picture frame. I am suggesting that it was used for several different presentations, one of which is seen here with these two ladies. They might be performers, guests of the circus, or dignitaries. You can use your own imagination […]
thecircusblog | April 3, 2012
M.L.Clark Circus ticket wagon. There was no date. I found just two names. Mac Miller and Charlie Dryden a foot juggler on the show,he stands on the far right.
thecircusblog | April 3, 2012
George Keller was known for his cat act, “Keller’s Killers.” He was called the professor because before he became a lion trainer, he indeed was a college professor.
thecircusblog | March 31, 2012
Gentry Bros Circus ticket wagon 1921. The poor condition of the negative was unbelievable to me. I am lucky the image turned out as well as it did. If you look at the top left barley you can make out the name Gentry. John Winninger is doing a story on Gentry Bros. Please read his […]
thecircusblog | March 31, 2012
This photo was taken in 1898. I was able to get some info, but most was vague information that was on the negative envelope. It’s written that Joe Anderson was killed by this elephant called Prince. I found another negative which is on the next post. There was no info on it as well or […]
thecircusblog | March 31, 2012
Prince was taken out into the woods, then bound by his front and back legs. He now is made ready for his execution, 1898.
thecircusblog | March 31, 2012
This equestrienne image is part photo. The background including horse and lady, is a photograph. While the rest is free hand art, done in ink–though it was never finished. The designer could have been making it for a poster or a program cover. It is really hard to say. All I have is what you […]
thecircusblog | March 31, 2012
I only have this photo and the negative, no other information on the year.
thecircusblog | March 31, 2012
This is all that I could glean from the negative. I figure that I am lucky even to get this as the negative is acetate. There was no further info on the folder that the negative came in.
