Ringling Brothers: Hillary Long
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The Strobridge Lithographing Company
(American, 1867 – 1960)
Date1918
MediumInk on paper
Dimensions1 sheet (H): 30 x 39 1/2 in. (76.2 x 100.3 cm)
ClassificationsPosters
Credit LineTibbals Circus Collection
Object numberht2001391
Ground acts celebrated the extremes of human and animal potential with feats of strength, balance, coordination, and daring. Know as the “up side down man,” Hillary Long began his circus career walking on his head. Later, his act included walking down stairs and skating on his head as the poster illustrates.
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