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Circus Lion in a Bathtub

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Description: A circus lion, covered by soapy lather, is bathed in a free-standing bathtub inside a cage.
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Orpheum Player at Henry Vilas Zoo

Date: 09 11 1930
Description: Orpheum player at the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo) standing in front of lion cage.
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King Tarz, The Lion

Date: 11 06 1941
Description: King Tarz, The Seasonal Jungle Actor, (a lion) was brought to Madison to publicize "Tarzan's Secret Treasure" which stars Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sul...
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King Tarz, The Lion

Date: 11 06 1941
Description: King Tarz, The Seasonal Jungle Actor, (a lion) was brought to Madison to publicize "Tarzan's Secret Treasure" which stars Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O'Sul...
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Dan Rice Home

Date: 1895
Description: View of the two-story Girard, Pennsylvania home of Dan Rice (1/23/1823 – 2/22/1900), entertainer and circus performer widely regarded as "America's most fa...
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Man Standing Atop Truck Trailer with Big Cat Mural

Date: 1975
Description: View of a man in a red jacket holding paint brushes and a palette while standing atop a truck trailer. The side of the trailer is painted with a mural of f...

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