Potter & Potter Auctions
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Circus, Sideshow & Oddities

Sat, Jul 29, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 507

An extensive archive of circus photographs. [V.p. (mainly A...

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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An extensive archive of circus photographs. [V.p. (mainly American), v.d.]. Over 500 (approximately 520) mostly black and white promotional or candid photographs of circus performers and circus scenes. Generally 8 x 10?, some smaller. Includes many aerialist photographs. Some general wear, soiling, creases, some occasional soiling, many with photography credits on verso. A few are signed by the circus performers. An excellent archive that SHOULD BE SEEN. Some of the circus acts included are: The Marcellis, Clearing Old Circus Wagons?, Miss Patti, Anderegg Bros., Bernice & Frank Dean, The Christies, The Flying Palacios, the Hungaria Troupe, The Montons, Rocio, Patine and Rosa, Tim Holst the Singing Ringmaster, Billy Wells and Fay, the Boothroyds, Francarro & Estreleta, Penchevi Troupe, Ron and Mitzie, Bill Gunga & Company, the Aerial Glorions, and many more. From the Zweifel collection.