J.E. Henry Big Show
Posted By thecircusblog on July 11, 2010
Back in the late 1800’s grandfather would lead his parade with Gyp and circus band seen here. At that time he had no vehicles, they moved the show by horse and wagon. Much of the livestock was herded from town to town. It was not until the early 1900’s when he started to use Model T’s and converted wagons into fifth wheel trailers. J.E. Henry and his father Robert Henry started a small ” Mud Show” circus around 1875. There is an update, as of 9/2/11 as new information has surfaced. This photo was taken somewhere around I902, not 1913 as many believe. Info thanks to Donald Richmond.
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