Sells Bros. & Hassan Ben Ali's Moorish Caravan: The Graceful Stirk Family
Maker
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
(American, 1867 – 1960)
Datecirca 1892
MediumInk on paper
Dimensions1 sheet (V): 40 x 30 in. (101.6 x 76.2 cm)
ClassificationsPosters
Credit LineTibbals Circus Collection
Object numberht2000484
The Stirk Family was a troupe of bicyclists, headed by Thomas M. Stirk from Birmingham, England. The troupe was brought to America by Tony Pastor, 1881, for a 2-weeks engagement and was immediately hired by Barnum, Bailey & Hutchinson for a 5-year contract, followed by 21 years performing on other American circuses. The Stirks are thought to be the first troupe of bicycle riders to appear in the United States.
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The Strobridge Lithographing Company
circa 1892
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
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The Strobridge Lithographing Company
circa 1891
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
about 1891
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
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The Strobridge Lithographing Company
circa 1892
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
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The Strobridge Lithographing Company
1891
The Strobridge Lithographing Company
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The Strobridge Lithographing Company
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The Strobridge Lithographing Company
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