Zor Shrine Clowns | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Zor Shrine Clowns

Zor Shrine Clowns | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Group portrait of clowns standing beside and on a car decorated with the Zor Shriners logo. On the front of the car a large horn labeled "Zor Shrine" is mounted in the center of the windshield. On the left, one of the clowns is sitting on a bicycle or scooter. The clowns are surrounded by a large group of women and children. In the background is water, and on the opposite shoreline cars are parked near trees.
DESCRIPTION
Group portrait of clowns standing beside and on a car decorated with the Zor Shriners logo. On the front of the car a large horn labeled "Zor Shrine" is mounted in the center of the windshield. On the left, one of the clowns is sitting on a bicycle or scooter. The clowns are surrounded by a large group of women and children. In the background is water, and on the opposite shoreline cars are parked near trees.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:117280
Creation Date: 07 1954
Creator Name:Reierson Studio
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Reierson Studio
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:M91-040, Box 5
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is most likely an image taken of the ceremony christening the newest camel (Najme) to the Zor Shrine herd at the Vilas Park Zoo, which would give it a date around July 11, 1954.
SUBJECTS
Cosmetics
Costume
Dresses
Children
Men
Outdoor photography
Portraits, Group
Women
Zoos
Signs and symbols
Automobiles
Motorcycles
Lakes
Clowns
Camels
Fraternal organizations
Clothing and dress

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