Circus Poster, Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth, "A Realistic Picture of the Arrival of Our Four Trains," 1899
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1899
Subject Date
1899
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
35.784.286
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Strobridge Lithographing Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 40.25 in
Width: 30.25 in
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SetPosters from the Golden Age of the Circus
- 19 Artifacts
Between 1870 and 1930, the circus was one of the most popular forms of American popular entertainment. Showmen like Phineas Taylor "P.T." Barnum, James Bailey and the Ringling brothers traveled across the United States and the world. They brought death-defying stunts, exotic animals, and fun to audiences everywhere. This collection of circus posters highlights the many facets of the Golden Age of the circus.