RB, B & B ok

| June 1, 2015

Touching up clown heads for walk around. Many of these heads are made of paper mache and heavy canvas material. It truly is an art form and would be a collectors item. I only knew of one person that made clown heads…. Bill Detrick. He not only did this, but he was a banner painter […]

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James Cole

| June 1, 2015

I wish I had more information on James Cole.

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Orton Circus

| June 1, 2015

This is a better photo of the Orton circus.  Early 1900’s

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The Tex Orton Family

| June 1, 2015

I forget the kids name here holding the wipe. I should remember, we used to play together when we were not performing in the show.

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Gainesville Circus

| June 1, 2015

The show had a good looking clown alley.

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Gainesville Circus

| June 1, 2015

Photo mid 1950’s performers name unknown to me………….. Doug Price collection

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Gainesville Circus

| June 1, 2015

I need help with the names of these performers. Photo was taken in the mid 1950’s

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Gainesville Circus

| June 1, 2015

Do you know their names. This photo is part of many photos taken by Vern Orton 1954?  which is now in  the collection of Doug Price.

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Rosin Back Riding

| June 1, 2015

I get somewhat frustrated when I post photos of performers whose names, shows and dates are unknown to me. I hope that someone will recognize them and make a comment, as to who they are.    

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