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Miles Orton Performers with Railroad Train Car

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A group of personnel with the Rentz & Co.'s Monster Circus combined with the Great American Racing Association, pose for a photograph by the side of the train car advertising the show.

Date Created:
1891

Publication Information

Contributor
Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created
1891

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
16 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129LW
Legacy ID
WHi 23842

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