Christy Bros Circus

| July 29, 2012

Sleeper and traveling coaches. For performers and working crew, they were segregated in those days.

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Christy Bros Circus

| July 29, 2012

This tableau wagon is named “The Blue Diamond,”1909.

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Christy Bros Circus

| July 29, 2012

Double section cage wagon, 1929.

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Christy Bros Circus

| July 29, 2012

Christy Bros 1909 Tableau “Blue Beauty.”

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Christy Bros Circus

| July 29, 2012

Christy Bros Circus animal tableau. I have no idea what the K stands for. Bob can you help. I think you hit the nail on the head Harry. Thanks for your comment. Just spoke with Bob Cline. This wagon was sold to Ken Maynard and Ken put the letter K on the wagon.

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Old Christy….Ticket Wagon

| July 29, 2012

Old Christy Bros… Written on the back of this photos negative envelope. There was no date. This Ticket wagon was owned by Cole Bros then it was sold to Christy Bros.

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Christy Bros Circus

| July 29, 2012

Children’s menagerie wagon photo taken during parade at Newport, R.I, in 1926.

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Adam Forepaugh Circus #1

| July 23, 2012

These wagons were named the Five Graces. What a great comment Bob, it is a must read.

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Adam Forepaugh Circus # 2

| July 23, 2012

There are two photos of this one particular shot. One is just a little better than the other. The information that came with the negative folder says that this man is Mr. Forepaugh. The shot was taken while he was inspecting the lion wagon prior to a parade.

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Adam Forepaugh Circus #3

| July 23, 2012

  This is the second photo of Mr. Forepaugh inspecting a lion cage wagon.

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