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Based on the book of Sara Gruen, Water for Elephants is about a veterinary student who abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a traveling circus as their vet. (If you want to know more about the story, click here)
After I saw the trailer for the movie Water for Elephants, I was inspired to write a post about vintage circus. I was able to find some photos on the website of the Wisconsin Historical Society titled "Photographs relating to circus and rodeo performances, ca. 1875-1940. Included are images of costumed performers, behind-the-scenes work, circus tents, animals, crowds, publicity photographs, and images of performances."
Enjoy!
- Marie
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| Five women drummers with the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus pose with striped drums at hand and wearing band uniforms, including large hats topped by plumes. |
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| Studio portrait of trapeze artist Emily Schadel, posing on a trapeze |
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| A group of 11 circus clowns poses with a pretty young female performer in a circus tent.
This could possibly be part of a movie set.
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| Della Royal (Mrs. Rhoda Royal) sits in a 2-wheeled cart decorated with flowers and harnessed to her world famous horse, "Glendive," as taken from a 1906 handbill. |
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What wonderful photos you have unearthed. I did a blog post several years ago on a circus that operated out of my little town at the turn of the last century and found myself in a fascinating world. I've read this book and found it to be a very good read. Must add the film to my netflix queue.
ReplyDeleteI saw the trailer for this movie when I saw Black Swan! I was sooooo excited and I plan on being there on opening night! LOVE the photos you posted. BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteHi Marie, great photos you have found. Have been looking for similar things and have bene putting them on my facebook page /mic.biggs Please feel to stop by and add me. We share some similar interests.
ReplyDeleteBon je te laisse.
Mic