Al G. Barnes Circus #10
thecircusblog | June 9, 2012
I made a positive photo just in time. The negative crumbled in to dust in the developing of the positive. Elephants working, I believe at there winter quarters. 1935.
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Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | June 3, 2012
Al G. Barnes circus Tusko. The head bull man at this time was Nathan “Red” Mc Kay, seen here with Tusko. A must read comment from Roger Smith. Thanks Roger for your informative comment.
Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | June 3, 2012
Headed toward the lot. Eight horse hitch pulling one of the pole wagons. 1935.
Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | June 3, 2012
If the horses can’t pull it, the elephants can. In this photo the elephants are pulling the seat blank wagon, These wagons were extremely heavy, but to an elephant, it’s just a walk in the park for them.
Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | June 3, 2012
Barnes tableau ticket wagon? It does not seem to have the same building characters as a ticket wagon….. No windows and bars that it should have. It is possible the photographer saw the sign at the back of the wagon and figured it as a ticket wagon. I think it is a cargo wagon and […]
Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | June 3, 2012
The information I have from the negative folder says, Two elephants following cook house wagon to the lot . 1935. I do not see a bull man with them,but that’s OK they know the way. They have been to this lot before.
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