Photograph
Thompson Tent Show
Photographic postcard of the Thompson Tent Show. Two tents, a tall wagon, an automobile and a truck are set up in a field or park with houses and trees in the background. Two men stand in the center with two small dogs at their feet. Painted on the side of the wagon, "Frank H. Thompson Big New Show." The tall wagon probably housed the movie projector. |
Image ID: | 107087 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1907 |
Creator Name: | Witt, Matthew |
City: | Cross Plains |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Matthew Witt photographs, circa 1917-1950 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH 2856 |
Original Dimensions: | 5.375 x 3.375 inches |
From "The Billboard," November 2, 1912. "Frank H. Thompson Moving Picture Show is in its ninth season and is doing a splendid business in Wisconsin. The roster of the show is as follows: Wm. H. Hannaman, engineer; Leo. A. Thompson, pianist, and Frank H. Thompson lecturer and manager." |
Wagons |
Trucks |
Cities and towns |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Signs and signboards |
Automobiles |
Carriages and carts |
Tents |
Dogs |
Motion pictures |
Foliage |
Trees |
Clothing and dress |
Hats |
Dwellings |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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