Ringling Bros

| November 16, 2012

I had a tough time rendering this negative to this photo. I am fortunate that I got anything.  Still can’t make out the art work but the notes say that it is a painted side cottage cage wagon 1901. As always a circus fan will come to the  rescue with more information. A very informative […]

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Ringling Bros

| November 16, 2012

This is a menagerie wagon with painted sides… 1900. The notes say that it is a cross cage and was used in parades and also exhibited small animal within the menagerie tent.

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Ringling Bros

| November 16, 2012

Hand carved animal cage wagon… 1914.  The elephant in this photo is slightly nudging it forward with her forehead. Both of the men are looking to spot the wagon in a line up.

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R.B.B&B

| November 16, 2012

This ticket wagon I am guessing was in the late 1930’s or early 1940’s because of it’s design and the steel wheels fitted to balloon type tires.

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Barnum & Bailey

| November 10, 2012

Steam calliope. I am guessing the date to be around 1901.

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Barnum & Bailey #1

| November 10, 2012

It literally took hours to get this negative into a positive photo. This is as good as it gets so far. This photo was taken in England 1901. The wagon in front is the ticket office. Please read the comment from Fred Neill.

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Barnum & Bailey #2

| November 10, 2012

The Cinderella Carriage…. 1917. Great comment Bob.

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Barnum & Bailey #3

| November 10, 2012

This photo was taken in 1880 during a parade. The horses are pulling  the Santa Claus float. If you wish to read someones comment. Look below the posted photo and click on comment. Bob Cline has made a comment. Comments allow for more factual information.

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Barnum & Bailey #4

| November 10, 2012

Double open side cage wagon…. 1903. In the right side of cage are two pumas and on the left it looks like a bear.

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Barnum & Bailey #5

| November 10, 2012

A white ticket wagon… 1903. What a great photo in spite of the bad negative.

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