Circus Photos From Around the World
These vintage photos of circuses from around the world capture a time when spectacle was a raw, human attempt and a lot of hard work. They also show a more controversial side, including sideshows and animal acts.
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Circus Poster
Cole Brothers Circus Poster, 1936.
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A Circus Wagon
A Circus Wagon in Maple City.
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Young Dancers
Three young male dancers or circus performers], about 1865.
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French Circus
Animal Circus, Fête des Invalides in Paris, 1898.
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Open Air Circus
Coney Island Open Air Circus.
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Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus street show.
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Circus Parade
Elephants in a circus parade, 1890s.
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Wirth Circus parade
Horses and clowns at the Wirth circus parade, 1941.
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Piccadilly Circus
Florists at Piccadilly Circus, 1890s
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