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Sells Bros. & Hassan Ben Ali's Moorish Caravan: Polly Lee
Sells Bros. & Hassan Ben Ali's Moorish Caravan: Polly Lee

Sells Bros. & Hassan Ben Ali's Moorish Caravan: Polly Lee

Maker (American, 1867 – 1960)
Date1892
CultureAmerican
MediumInk on paper
ClassificationPosters
Credit LineTibbals Circus Collection
Object numberht2000471
The ballerina-style equestrienne figure was a standard symbol in the circus's visual lexicon. By omitting the portrait and depicting the standard act, the Sells Bros. show was able to use this design for many seasons. The elaborate typography, heavy with adjectives, emphasized the show's size, variety, and quality.
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Dimensions1 sheet (V): 40 1/4 x 30 in. (102.2 x 76.2 cm)