thecircusblog | March 20, 2013
1039, Wagon # 39 was a baggage wagon or cargo, according to the photo’s notes. Just a few years before, this wagon had the wooden wheels and was pulled by horses. It has been converted over with modern semi tires and most likely pulled with a Mack truck. I wonder what they did with all […]
thecircusblog | March 20, 2013
Horse tent 1936. This tent was solely for the horses. Feeding, grooming, shawing, rest and general care. By the looks of tent it was a 80 by 40? could have been somewhat larger.
thecircusblog | March 20, 2013
Four horse team pulling a cargo wagon 1936. All circus wagons carried a number, this one is 56. The reason for the numbered wagons was to designate the load of what was being carried.
thecircusblog | March 20, 2013
1939 photo of ticket wagon. Look closely at the ticket window …. there is a seller behind the glass. When I see a photo like this it makes me wonder about the name of the person. Just maybe a circus historian may know. There were not that many people that were permitted to work in […]
thecircusblog | March 20, 2013
Photo taken in 1934 or 1935. Notice the height of the side wall. The seat stringer jacks had to be about 12 foot high.
thecircusblog | February 11, 2013
On the right is Jack C. Barnett he was with Barnum & Bailey 1910 to 1915. I would like to find out the name of the other gentlemen.
thecircusblog | February 11, 2013
Set up day. Men unload a cargo wagon that sitting along the back side of the big top… 1935.
thecircusblog | February 11, 2013
When the wagons are unloaded and there is no need for the horses for another load, they are unharnessed, then watered & fed, then rested until tear down. 1935.
