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Shriner Circus Sideshow

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Dell Hammel offering tickets for a Shriner Circus sideshow of Dancing Girls. There are good indications that this photograph has been manipulated and is a composite of two images.

Date Created:
circa 1875-1940

Publication Information

Contributor Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created circa 1875-1940

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 16 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Circus and rodeo photographs, circa 1875- circa 1940
Call Number PH 2987
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465797402121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129NL
Legacy ID
WHi 11228

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