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Title: Aerialist Amy Muller.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of Amy Muller, a trapeze artist, in her costume and headpiece posing at the Kelly Miller Circus.
Date Issued: 1986-06-01
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B02-A03-SS09-017, 3173300, fsu:784
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Albert White in clown costume.
Abstract/Description: Photograph taken at one of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey combined shows of the circus performer Albert White in a female clown costume and makeup.
Date Issued: 1956
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B14-SB-195, 3173308, fsu:792
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Animal trainer Swede Johnson with lion on high wire.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of the well-known animal trainer, Carl "Swede" Johnson, guiding a lion on a high wire during his act at the Paul A. Miller Circus.
Date Issued: 1959-07-03
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS05-008, 3173282, fsu:766
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Baby elephants lined up.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of baby elephants lined up in front of a circus caravan at the Sterling and Reid Brothers Circus, otherwise known as the Toby Tyler Circus.
Date Issued: 1985-05-16
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B02-A03-SS02-006, 3173327, fsu:811
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Back of Circus Mullens poster.
Abstract/Description: Back of circus poster describing the performances that will be shown at the Circus Mullens.
Identifier: OS-83, 3173938, fsu:874
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Balancing act of circus performer.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a circus performing balancing plates, bowls, and cups during his act at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey show.
Date Issued: 1963-03-16
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS28-030, 3173335, fsu:819
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Balloon vendor.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of balloon vendor selling balloons to the audience at a Cole Brothers-Clyde Beatty Circus performance.
Date Issued: 1962-05-04
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS23-007, 3173306, fsu:790
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Barnum and Bailey greatest show on Earth.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster depicting an assortment of animals and performers which claims that Barnum and Bailey is "the World's Grandest, Largest, Best Circus Institution."
Identifier: OS-113, 3173948, fsu:884
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Big Apple Circus elephant riding.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster depicting a woman riding an elephant as another woman stands on the ground and watches to advertise the Big Apple Circus show.
Identifier: OS-57, 3159336, fsu:685
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Big Apple Circus trick riding.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster depicting a girl in a dress standing on a running horse to advertise the Big Apple Circus show, which ran from October 25th to January 6th at the Lincoln Center.
Date Issued: 1990?
Identifier: OS-53, 3159325, fsu:675
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Great Far East circus calendar.
Abstract/Description: Circus calendar and poster advertising the performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Great Far East combined show and depicting a train robbery taking place in the Old West.
Date Issued: 1908
Identifier: OS-111, 3173937, fsu:873
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Camel and dog resting.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a camel resting as a dog stands nearby in front of a circus caravan at Vidbel's Old Tyme Circus.
Date Issued: 1988-09-01
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B03-A05-SS11-005, 3173354, fsu:838
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Carson and Barnes 5 Ring Circus.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster advertising the performances of the Carson and Barnes 5 Ring Circus from September 20th to 21st in Crownsville, Maryland. The year this poster originated from is unknown.
Identifier: OS-73, 3159318, fsu:668
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Carson and Barnes circus giant zoo.
Creator: Da Deppo, George
Abstract/Description: Circus poster with a picture of a clown at the top and an elephant at the bottom advertising the Carson and Barnes circus and its "Giant Zoo".
Identifier: OS-55, 3159328, fsu:678
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Carson and Barnes circus in Crownsville, Maryland.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster advertising the Carson and Barnes Circus performances on September 20th and 21st in Crownsville, Maryland. Poster depicts an aerial view of the circus tents.
Identifier: OS-69, 3159334, fsu:684
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Carson and Barnes circus in St. Charles, Illinois.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster advertising the Carson and Barnes Circus performances at 2:00pm and 8:00pm on August 16th. The year this poster originated from is unknown.
Identifier: OS-30, 3159340, fsu:688
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Cheeko the clown.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of "Cheeko the Clown" at the Great American Circus. "Cheeko" is holding an American flag and has just taken off his hat to reveal a smaller American flag on top of his head while standing in front of the circus tent.
Date Issued: 1985-05-05
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B02-A03-SS01-002, 3173236, fsu:720
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Chicago circus parade.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster depicting clowns and circus animals to advertise the Chicago Circus Parade.
Date Issued: 1981-05-24
Identifier: OS-17, 3159315, fsu:665
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Chuck Burns in clown costume.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of Chuck Burns in his female clown makeup and costume standing near the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus tent in Washington, D. C.
Date Issued: 1958
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B14-SB-362, 3173241, fsu:725
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus Fans of America convention depicting circus performances. 1985.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster announcing the Circus Fans of American convention will be held in Pasadena, California from March 31, 1985 to April 3, 1985.
Date Issued: 1985
Identifier: OS-21, 3159358, fsu:705
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus Fans of America convention. 1986.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster announcing a Circus Fans of America convention from July 16, 1986 to July 20, 1986 and depicting a tiger roaring with the word "Circus" printed in large letters at the bottom.
Date Issued: 1986
Identifier: OS-28, 3159324, fsu:674
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus Fans of American convention depicting animals in cages. 1985.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster depicting various animals in cages and announcing the Circus Fans of America convention will be held from March 31, 1985 to April 3, 1985 in Pasadena, California.
Date Issued: 1985
Identifier: OS-20, 3159331, fsu:681
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus performers and workers watching television.
Abstract/Description: Photograph taken in Washington D. C. of various workers and performers, including clowns in costume, aerialists, etc. watching a television set at the Cristiani Brothers Circus.
Date Issued: 1959-05-03
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS04-026, 3173249, fsu:733
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus poster of a tiger, lion, and horse.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster depicting a woman riding a horse with a tiger and lion accompanying it.
Identifier: OS-123, 3173913, fsu:850
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus poster of tiger jumping through flames.
Abstract/Description: Poster with the word "Circus" printed across the bottom and the picture of the head of a tiger as it appears to leap through flames and out of the poster.
Identifier: OS-54, 3159350, fsu:698
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus Royale always something new.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster depicting a woman riding an elephant and the large face of a clown to advertise the Circus Royale.
Identifier: OS-125, 3173943, fsu:879
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus staff sit in Griffith Stadium.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of eleven circus workers making plans for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey combined show at Griffith Stadium.
Date Issued: 1958
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B14-SB-357, 3173280, fsu:764
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus Vargas.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster advertising the Circus Vargas and depicting an elephant, a leaping tiger, and several acrobats performing.
Identifier: OS-16, 3159309, fsu:659
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus Vargas a return to the rich tradition of the circus.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster advertising Circus Vargas with the words "A return to the rich tradition of the circus as it once was in America" and depicting several performers and circus animals.
Date Issued: 1974
Identifier: OS-130, 3173940, fsu:876
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus Vargas Circus Fans of America. 1988.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster of a roaring tiger to advertise the Circus Fans of America National Convention from July 13, 1988 to July 16, 1988 in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Date Issued: 1988
Identifier: OS-62, 3159319, fsu:669
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus Vargas Circus Fans of America. 1990.
Abstract/Description: Circus poster of a roaring tiger to advertise the Circus Fans of America National Convention from July 11, 1990 to July 14, 1990 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Date Issued: 1990
Identifier: OS-61, 3159312, fsu:662
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Circus world.
Abstract/Description: Circus banner depicting a lion jumping through a flaming hoop and the words "Circus World, Orlando, Florida" printed across it.
Date Issued: 1983
Identifier: OS-128, 3173934, fsu:870
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clothes hanging on circus tent ropes.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of clothing hanging from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus's tent ropes on wash day. A woman stands nearby and smiles at the camera.
Date Issued: 1956
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B14-SB-179, 3173343, fsu:827
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown dressed as a woman.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a clown dressed in a wig and women's clothing holding a large purse in front of the Cole Brothers-Clyde Beatty circus tent and trucks.
Date Issued: 1959-08-20
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS06-017, 3173355, fsu:839
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown frowning in front of circus tent.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a frowning clown wearing a hat, a giant clothespin with the words "king pin" written on it, and flowers in front of the Hagen Brothers Circus tent.
Date Issued: 1960-05-12
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS11-007, 3173250, fsu:734
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown in a red bow tie.
Abstract/Description: Photograph taken at the Roberts Bros. Circus of a clown wearing a red bow tie, black hat, and plaid shirt.
Date Issued: 1987-05-11
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B03-A04-SS09-006, 3173318, fsu:802
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown in mobile bathtub.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a clown wearing a dress and an oversized shower cap while sitting in a mobile bathtub at the Hanneford Circus.
Date Issued: 1984-09-13
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B02-A02-SS08-008, 3173240, fsu:724
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown in purple standing in front of circus tent.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a clown at the Circus Vargas wearing a top hat, makeup, and purple and pink clothing. The clown stand in front of the colorful circus tent in the background.
Date Issued: 1987-05-02
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B03-A04-SS08-011, 3173342, fsu:826
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown on stilts.
Abstract/Description: Photograph taken at the Lewis Bros. Circus of a clown on large stilts standing next to a truck.
Date Issued: 1984-08-28
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B02-A02-SS07-010, 3173294, fsu:778
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown posing in front of truck.
Abstract/Description: Photograph from the Beers and Barnes Circus of a clown frowning and standing in front of a car which reads "Charlie Brown Hotel Shelley 844 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FLA" on the side.
Date Issued: 1962-05-26
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS25-002, 3173301, fsu:785
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown posing near a circus tent.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a sad clown leaning on one of the ropes of the Cole Brothers- Clyde Beatty Circus tent, who is wearing a top hat and a plaid coat.
Date Issued: 1959-08-20
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS06-014, 3173304, fsu:788
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown posing with balloons.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a clown standing near inflated balloons at the Al Dobrich Shrine Circus and wearing elaborate makeup. The clown is also wearing a hat with a feather in it, an oversized coat and neck tie, and holding a long balloon.
Date Issued: 1963-03
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS27-001, 3173285, fsu:769
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown sitting in trailer.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a clown at the Paul A. Miller Circus in Harundale, Maryland wearing black face makeup and holding his hat in one hand as he sits inside of a trailer.
Date Issued: 1959-07-03
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS05-005, 3173341, fsu:825
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown smiling.
Abstract/Description: Photograph taken at the Cole Brothers- Clyde Beatty Circus of a smiling clown wearing a crooked, red hat and colorful clothing.
Date Issued: 1983-05-12
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B02-A02-SS02-010, 3173315, fsu:799
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown smiling in ruffled collar.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a smiling clown wearing a large, ruffled collar at the Cole Brothers- Clyde Beatty Circus.
Date Issued: 1983-05-12
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B02-A02-SS02-020, 3173320, fsu:804
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown standing near circus caravan.
Abstract/Description: Photograph taken at the Cole Brothers- Clyde Beatty Circus of a clown standing near a circus caravan and holding a pointed hat as another caravan sits in the background.
Date Issued: 1960-05-25
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS09-004, 3173336, fsu:820
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown wearing a beret.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a clown smiling, leaning on one raised leg, and wearing a polka dot costume with a beret at the Hagen Brothers Circus.
Date Issued: 1960-05-12
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B01-A01-SS11-006, 3173295, fsu:779
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown wearing a long tie.
Abstract/Description: Photograph taken in Gamber, Maryland at the Roberts Bros. Circus of a clown wearing striped pants, a colorful shirt, and a very long neck tie. The clown is smiling and posing between a truck and circus tent.
Date Issued: 1984-08-31
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B02-A02-SS09-019, 3173345, fsu:829
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown wearing blue suspenders.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of clown wearing a pointed hat and blue suspenders at the Jay Miller's Circus.
Date Issued: 1987-09-02
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B03-A05-SS03-004, 3173266, fsu:750
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Clown wearing pinstriped jacket.
Abstract/Description: Photograph of a clown smiling, sitting, and wearing a straw hat with a pinstriped jacket at the Mills Brothers Circus.
Date Issued: 1954
Identifier: MSS2010-007-B14-SB-093, 3173346, fsu:830
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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