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A fascinating account of "The Swedish Nightingale's" first tour of America under the auspices of P.T. Barnum.

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Christmas card depicting the five Ringling Brothers (Otto, Charles, Alf, John, Al), P. T. Barnum, and James A. Bailey.

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Wonderfully illustrated children's book depicting the various facets and acts of a circus.

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A lively account of General Tom Thumb's world tour as seen through eyes of his manager Sylvester Bleeker.

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A large-format photograph taken by Edward J. Kelty (1888-1967) of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performing at the Bronx Coliseum in March 1929.

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A program for a October 1879 performance of L. B. Lent's New York Circus at 728 & 730 Broadway featuring Pauline Lee, Emma Lake, Fred Aymar, and William Gorman.

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Circus annual with illustrations by Peter Arno. Cover depicts the "Ballet of the Elephants," which was a collaborative production by choreographer George Balanchine, composer Igor Stravinsky, and elephant boss Walter McClain. Arno working on the…

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Stereo view shows a parade by Barnum's Circus in New York City. The costumed riders, two abreast, are heading south on Broadway. Taken before 1880 as traffic jams subsequently forced the annual parade to be held in the evening.

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Stereoview of Bangor, Maine. Posters for Lent's New York Circus and printing job office in foreground.
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