Ringling Brothers: Riccobono's European Horse Actors
Maker
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
(American, 1867 – 1960)
Date1908
MediumInk on paper
Dimensions1 sheet (H): 30 1/2 x 39 1/2 in. (77.5 x 100.3 cm)
ClassificationsPosters
Credit LineTibbals Circus Collection
Object numberht2001302
Frederick William Riccobono was a world-famous horse trainer who came to America in 1907 to show his horses in New York theatrical circles. Later he served as horse trainer and performer for Barnum and Bailey and Ringling Brothers. In his trademark “Good Night” act, a horse would lie down in bed, and a clown would pull the sheet part way over the horse and then the animal would cover himself completely. The "Horse From Ireland" appeared, walking on her hind legs, wearing an Irish girl’s costume. She made a courteous bow to the public and followed with an Irish dance.
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The Strobridge Lithographing Company
1907
