"The Durbar" Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus Celebrating Ringling Brothers Golden Jubilee; Madison Square Garden
Artist
Edward J Kelty
(American, 1888 – 1967)
Date1933
Dimensions12 x 20 in. (30.5 x 50.8 cm)
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineTibbals Circus Collection
Object numberht0004779
Photographer Edward J. Kelty made his living by commemorating gatherings in large scale photographic prints which he sold to participants. Among his favorite subjects were the numerous circuses touring the United States in the first quarter of the 20th century, particularly Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Taken in Madison Square Garden during the 1933 circus season, this photograph shows the circus cast momentarily paused during a performance of the year's spectacle, <i> The Durbar of Delhi</i>. In the lower right corner it is possible to see on the statue act performers, made up in the bronze body powder, sitting atop the elephant Modoc.
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Edward J Kelty
May 19, 1933
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Edward J Kelty
May 19, 1933
Edward J Kelty
May 19, 1933
