The Zweifel Circus Collection
Sat, Sep 24, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 213
DHOTRE, Damoo (1902-1973). Collection of photographs and ep...
Estimate: $300 - $500
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
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DHOTRE, Damoo (1902-1973). Collection of photographs and ephemera. Approximately 50 pieces, including over 25 photographs of the Indian wild animal trainer and successor to Alfred Court, with numerous circuses including Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey between 1940-50 (between 1943-5 Dhotre served in the U.S. Army Special Services). Ephemera includes Christmas greetings sent from Dhotre?s Circus Villa in retirement from India in the 1960s; an original nomination form and copies of the nomination for Dhotre to the Circus Hall of Fame (Sarasota); letters; programs; flyers; and news clippings. Many pieces signed or stamped by Dhotre.
