Circus and carnival posters, 1993, 2008.

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Circus and carnival posters, 1993, 2008.

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The collection, 1993, 2008, and undated, consists mainly of 34 posters and window boards of circuses and carnivals which performed mostly in Michigan, and one in Wisconsin. A circus program, advertisement, and V. 1. No. issue of Wallenda Wire, Spring 1994 are also included. Most of the carnivals are/were Michigan-based. A wide variety of circuses are represented. Please see the inventory for more information. Some duplicates and reproductions are included. While most of the posters are in good condition, some h have holes in them or show signs of acidification or tape abuse. Four of the images are signed by artists, E. Freeland (1) and Ray Dirgo (3). Also included is a window board of a demolition derby. Of special note is a Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Combine Circus window board featuring Big Otto the hippopotamus which is signed on the back by all the circus members in various shades of ink.

1 Ov. folder : ill.

Clarke Historical Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8111603

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