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Circus Highlights

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Circus Highlights

The history of the circus comes to life through the vast and varied collections in the Circus Museum. Among the highlights of the collection are performers’ wardrobes, beautifully carved parade wagons, sturdy utility wagons, and a cannon that shot fearless performers across the big top. Among the paper collections are beautifully printed lithographic posters used to advertise circuses and other fine art prints that document the circus’ influence on American and European cultures. Singular items such as The Howard Bros. Circus Model, The Greatest Show on Earth Mural, and John and Mable Ringling’s private Pullman car, The Wisconsin, are among the stars of the Circus Museum collections.

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Barnum & Bailey: Portraits
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
1889
Barnum & Bailey: Evetta Lady Clown
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
1895
Adam Forepaugh: Moving Over The Country
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
circa 1882
Ringling Brothers: Kings Of the Show World
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
1905
Ringling Brothers: Giant Springing Tiger
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
1915
Ringling Brothers: The Children's Favorite Clown
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
1917
Ringling Brothers: Hillary Long
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
1918
Ringling Brothers: Dainty Miss Leitzel
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
1918
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: 100 Railway Cars
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
1923