[CIRCUS]. A dozen CDV photographs of circus and theatrical performers. Principally American, 19th century. Carte-de-visite photographs on cardstock mounts, depicting various male and female performers individually, two troupes, and one duo. Includes a trained bird act; gymnasts; acrobats; and others, including an Asian troupe, all shown in circus tights and attire, a few with props. Two European imprints (Paris, Veile), others American (Chicago, San Francisco, Geneva, NY, Paterson, NJ) or without imprint. Generally 4 x 2 ??.