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Circus, Sideshow & Oddities

Sat, Jun 26, 2021 12:00PM EDT
Lot 613

Lot of Carnival and Circus Ephemera. Assorted 20th century ...

Estimate: $125 - $225

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Lot of Carnival and Circus Ephemera. Assorted 20th century American circus and carnival ephemera, including: (6) wallets of business cards related to circus, carnival, and other trades; a binder of assorted postcards, greeting cards, photos, and snapshots; a file folder with 30 carnival and circus route cards (Murphy Amusements, Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, George Matthews Circus, and others); and a file folder of approximately 30 circus and carnival photos and snapshots. Lot includes signed photographs of performers such as Carla Wallanda and Count Popo de Bathe, and a potpourri of postcards, business cards, and photographs of various dates. A wide array of material that should be seen.