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Gray or Barnum ?
Posted By thecircusblog on November 15, 2010
Milwaukee,WI. July, 1971. Gil Gray in the gray top hat dressed up as P.T. Barnum celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Milwaukee Parade.
Gil Gray as P. T. B.
Posted By thecircusblog on November 15, 2010
Tell me this man was not a showman. Here is a P.T. Barnum look a like.
Siebrand Bros Circus & Carnival 1947 Family
Posted By thecircusblog on November 15, 2010
The Stevens were a gypsy family on the show and had a mitt camp or palm reader, a large tent that was colorful and inviting with two or four beautiful ladies standing in front asking if you would like your fortune told. Most of the time women were their customers, but now and then there were a men that wanted their fortune told and a few other things. That’s why Mama Stevens was in the back of the tent behind a drape with a baseball bat. Once in a while you would see a man leaving the midway holding their head. St George Day was and still is a very special day in the life’s of gypsies and a great feast is had by the entire family. The celebration goes on all day and many from the show were invited. The food and barbecued lamb took many hours to prepare. The lamb could not be purchased…it had to be “acquired”. After all was ready the lamb was adorned with gold and silver to admire and pay homage to St George. Then it was time to eat and enjoy. An event such as this you will never forget as it is lavished with dishes and fine silverware and the tables are draped with fine linen. The festival area was surrounded by their caravans. Yes, a true Gypsy camp. If you are ever invited to a Gypsy feast ……….GO.
The Three Jacksons
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