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![KELTY, Edward J. (1888 - 1967). [Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey]. 1926.](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/xl/3880/38807632.jpeg?t=1WYYwb)
Lot 331
KELTY, Edward J. (1888 - 1967). [Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey]. 1926.
Estimate: $250 - $400
Sold for
$390
Sold Price includes BP
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KELTY, Edward J. (1888 - 1967). [Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey]. 1926. New York: Century. Silver print panoramic photograph depicting an elaborate circus procession within an arena. Unusually for Kelty, the image is not identified, but the image exists in another state identifying this as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at Madison Square Garden. Century hand-stamps on verso.
This photograph was owned by Major Mite (Clarence Howerton), who toured with Ringling Bros. for 20 years.
12 x 20". Rolled.
Condition
Minor wear; near fine.
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Clarence "Major Mite" Howerton (1913 - 1975); to his brother, LeRoy Howerton (1910 - 1993); to his daughter, Candace Howerton (1943 - 2023).
