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Clowns with Circus Performer
1875 - 1940
A group of 11 circus clowns poses with a female performer in a circus tent. This could possibly be part of a movie set.
"Bumpsy" Anthony, Circus Clown
circa 1930-1939
Circus clown, "Bumpsy" Anthony, stands in front of a tent.
Circus Clowns in "Clown Alley"
circa 1870-1940
A group of 20+ circus clowns posing informally while preparing for the ring.
Ringling Brothers' Circus Clowns
1901
Two early Ringling Brothers' circus clowns, whose photographs appeared in the "Ringling Annual" under a section titled "Last of the Old-Time Clowns".
Circus Performers
1935
Circus performer Harriet Hodgini, sits on the gate of a truck helping Otto Griebling, a circus clown, apply his makeup.
