Circus World Museum original art collection, 1847-[ongoing]

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Circus World Museum original art collection, 1847-[ongoing]

Twenty-nine pieces in the collection are the works of Ray Wolf who was a professional artist from Germantown, Wis. The collection also includes two paintings which were originally owned by P. T. Barnum and were displayed in his homes: a portrait of himself and one of Hanna Marie Lemmure Cushing. In addition, there are 7 paintings done by Emmett Kelly. The remaining pieces were primarily done by amateur artists.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6849085

Wisconsin Historical Society Archives

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Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891

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Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman and politician remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus (1871–2017) with James Anthony Bailey. He was also an author, publisher and philanthropist. Barnum became a small-business owner in his early twenties and founded a weekly newspaper before moving to New York City in 1834. He embarked on an entertainment career, first with a variety troupe called "Barnum's Grand Scientific and Musical The...

Castello, Dan, 1834-1909.

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Mabie's Circus/Menagerie.

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Holland family.

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Jacobs, Lou, 1903-1992

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Lowande, Julia.

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Carey, Bernard, 1946-

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Nelson, Harry, 1878-1949.

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Pidcock, J. H.

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Tosky, Tad.

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Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus

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Garcia, Evelyn.

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Potts, Buzzy.

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Prof. Black's Wild Animal Show.

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Wallenda, Karl

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Rockwell, E. J.

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E.G. Holland and Co.'s Circus.

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Cushing, Hanna Marie Lemmure.

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Corey, Bernard.

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Zacchini, Hugo.

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Baumbach, Florence.

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Köhl, Ruth

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W.C. Coup's Circus.

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H. Buckley & Co.'s Great National Circus.

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Rinner, Eve Holt.

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Orton, Myron.

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Holland & Madden's Circus.

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Spencer, Frederick R., 1806-1875

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Ryman, Herbert Dickens

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Holland & MacMahon's Circus.

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Amidon, Eva V.

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York, Darlene Eleanor

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Bradna, Ella, 1871-1957.

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Brown, William Patton.

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Hurdis, Ella.

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Adler, Felix, 1895-1960

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Court, Alfred, 1883-1977

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Hexom, Charles P.

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Adams, Dick

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Hobbet, Linda L.

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Marin, John A. (John Anthony), 1923-

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American artist. From the description of Autograph letters signed (29) : [n.p.], to Herbert J. Seligmann, 1933-1950. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270871417 ...

O'Grady, Patricia F

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Smith, Louise, painter.

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Benner, Larry.

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Mroczkowski, Charles.

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Lewis, R. A. (Roger Adrian), 1957-

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Hodgett, P. O.

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Wilson, C.G.

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Johnson, Kay, 1904-1975

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Cole Bros. Circus

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Grimaldi, Joseph, 1779-1837

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Grimaldi was an English pantomime actor and clown. From the guide to the Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi, edited by "Boz, " extra-illustrated., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Epithet: actor and pantomime performer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000205.0x00002f Performer. From the description of Papers, 1802-1840. (Indiana ...

Freitac, Marilyn.

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Jerome, Paul (Australian urban planner, 1949-2004)

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Doll, Daisy.

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Sanford, Joan.

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Waite, Veda E.

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Stephen, Henry St. James, 1851-

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Barton, Loren Roberta, 1893-1975

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Cooper, T. J.

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Chapman, Danny

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Riley, John H.

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Lentz, John Eli, 1825-1906

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Sands, Richard, 1814-1861.

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Warner, Joel E., Mrs.

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Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows

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Major international circus also known as "The Greatest Show on Earth". Originally competitors, Ringling Brothers purchased Barnum and Bailey Circus in 1907, and as a result of World War I locomotive fuel shortages, the two combined in 1919, giving the circus its present title. From the description of Collection, 1973-1979, 1976-1977. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 23196743 ...

Coon, Shirley.

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Phillip's & Babcock's Circus.

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Matthews, Geraldine O.

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Day, W. H.

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Knapp, Norman F.

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Fisher, L. Edward.

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Hetzel, Eunice.

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Caruso, Enrico, 1873-1921

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Italian operatic tenor who performed more than twenty roles in Europe, the U.S., and Latin America and excelled in works by Verdi and Puccini. From the description of Enrico Caruso invitation to an unknown acquaintance, [19--]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64757235 Enrico Caruso was an Italian tenor connected with the Metropolitan Opera (N.Y.) after 1902. From the description of Correspondence received and financial records, 1919-1920. (New Y...

MacPherson, Myron E.

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Snow, Ruth

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Krawiec, Walter E.

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Samsella.

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Wolf, Ray H.

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Warner, Joel E., 1832-1914.

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Kelly, Emmett, 1898-1979

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Brown, William Marshall (British painter, 1863-1936)

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2nd lieutenant, 106th Illinois Infantry, Company H, from Lincoln, Illinois, during the Civil War. From the description of Diary and Bible, 1863 Jan.-June. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 27731748 ...

Pelikan, A. G.

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Stohl, Gloria.

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Curtis, Edna Dee.

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Kovacsik, Paul.

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Christiansen, Jorgen, 1885-1969.

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Tourigian, Martin M.

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Hammerman, Harry.

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Brown, William, painter.

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Jesus Christ

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Griebling, Otto, 1899-1972.

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Porter, Russell Williams, 1871-1949

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Russell Williams Porter (b. Dec. 13, 1871–d. Feb. 22, 1949), American artist, engineer, amateur astronomer and explorer. He was a pioneer of cutaway illustration and is sometimes referred to as the founder of amateur telescope making. From the description of Porter, Russell Williams, 1871-1949 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10571522 Russell W. Porter (1928-1945). Architect and telescope maker. Recruited by George Ellery Hale to work on constructio...

Slater, Joel

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