Sells Floto Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
This photo was taken by J.W. Beggs in 1910 during a parade. This is a fully carved double den cage wagon. The show was playing Kansas City, Mo.
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Sells Floto Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
Heavily carved rhinoceros tableau with circus band. Photo taken by L.W. Beggs, 1910. The show was in Kansas City, Mo.
Sells Floto Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
This is a full carved double den open cage wagon. Photo shot by J.W. Beggs in 1910, Kansas City, Mo. Mr Beggs lived in Kansas City, Mo. I am fortunate to own these few original photos that he shot in 1910.
Sells Floto Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
Another heavily carved tableau called the Hippopotamus. You will notice this also has a band on top. The photo was shot on the same day, same parade by J. W. Beggs, 1910 Kansas City, Mo. I presume they had two bands in their parade and why not? Don Covington has made a comment concerning circus […]
Sells Floto Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
First off, I wonder who they got to paper this 5 story building! On the back of the photo it reads, “Sells Floto- Buffalo Bill Circus, 1914. Minneapolis, Minnesota.” I wondered about the name but sure enough faintly seen on the papered building can be seen Buffalo Bill Circus. Maybe Bob Cline will comment on […]
Sells Floto Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
Just before I posted this photo I noticed something wrong with the lettering on the wagon. At first I thought it was German. Who ever developed this photo caused the letters to be reversed. I put into my photo shop and reversed it back. It reads, “Our Country.” Written on the back of this photo […]
Sells Floto Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
Sells & Floto Circus air calliope, 1917 Atlanta, Georgia. Photo taken during parade.
Selle Floto Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
Poorly written on the back of this photo is Johnny Agee and Jay Smith, 1931. On the right of photo I believe Jay is the younger brother of Mark Smith, horse trainer as well. It looks like a lady in the left buggy……… John Herriott might be able to help out her. Thanks John for […]
Sells Floto Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
The shows light plant. This is a Beardsley photo taken Saturday, June 4-1929 Attleboro, Mass.This according to his writing on the back of photo.
Sells Floto Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
Photo taken during circus parade 1917 Louisville, Ky. There is one more photo like this one later into the circus blog. I just discovered this second photo and thought I should post this one as well. The person on the horse in both of these photos is quite ridged. It leads me to wonder if […]
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