Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | June 13, 2012
This wagon is carrying center poles for the big top. At the time of this photo, the load was going to the circus lot. Just maybe someone will know what city the show is playing. I am sorry for the lack of information on most of these photos. I would certainly provide more if I […]
Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | June 13, 2012
The photographer wrote on this photo’s negative envelope. The crowd gathered as the circus train pulled into town.
Al G. Barnes Hippo Poster
thecircusblog | June 13, 2012
Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | June 13, 2012
Loaded up and moving to the next town. I noticed a man siting on the flat bed car. His head is low and his arms are folded over his knees. As I gaze at him sitting there, I can’t help but wonder what is going though his mind. Maybe the same thing that went though […]
Al G. Barnes Circus #1
thecircusblog | June 9, 2012
Al G. Barnes tableau was called the “Angry Rhino”. There was no information on the year of this tableau.
Barnes & Sells Floto Circus #2
thecircusblog | June 9, 2012
Large partition cage wagon. At the front standing on the single tree is a man is looking in the wagon, most likely checking on the animals. The date of this photo is 1937.
Barnes & Sells Floto Circus #3
thecircusblog | June 9, 2012
This is the show’s ticket wagon…. 1937. No longer in use, photo taken in winter quarters. Many of the dates on the photos that I post, might only mean when they were shot. Not necessarily the age of the of the subject. I want to thank Bob Cline for his comment.