In 1903 Barnum & Bailey presented an unusually lavish Spectacle of Balkis(the Arabic name of the biblical Queen of Sheba). At this period all the big railroad circuses staged these pantomine productions involving hundreds of beautifully wardrobed people, scores of horses and dozens of elephants, camels, zebras, and llamas. The subject might be Joan of Arc, Cinderella or Nero and the Burning of Rome. All these productions were part of the circus, presented in the big tent. Learn More
Illustrated poster depicting a Union soldier on horseback and other soldiers at the cannon during the Siege of Atlanta during the Civil War in 1864. Learn More
Photograph showing view of seven military men on horseback viewing a Lakota Indian camp from a distant hillside. Photo dates to 1891 in South Dakota. TITLE: Gen. Miles and staff viewing the largest hostile Indian Camp in the U.S., near Pine Ridge, S. Dak., Jan 16, 1891 Learn More
Photo shows a group of firemen from Company 13 in Buffalo, New York. View of firefighters in front of station with horses. Photograph dates to the 1880's. Great firefighting memorabilia. Learn More
The elephants, robes, the horses, trappings, the costumes, flags, banners, howdahs and throne all contribute to the sumptuous and colorful splendor of this 1916 Strobridge circus poster. Learn More
Photochrome print of a Mexican hacienda (ranch) outside of Mexico City, Mexico. Nice view of ranchers on horses with small ranch hut in the background. This old photo dates to between 1884 and 1900. Learn More
Panoramic photograph of the 1937 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. Gorgeous panoramic view of this historic track showing the venue and Derby Day crowd. Our selection of old vintage photos are the perfect wall art for anyone's home, restaurant, bar, shop or office.<br /><br /><strong>PHOTO DIMENSIONS:</strong> 7.5" x 25"<br><strong>PAPER DIMENSIONS:</strong> 8.5" x 27"<br><br><sup>*</sup>Approximate dimensions; may vary slightly Learn More
In the days of the big tented circuses, the hippodrome races, usually reserved for the finale, were especially exciting. The furiously thundering hooves of the galloping horses would bring the entire audience to their feet. The original circus poster was created for Sells Brothers Circus by Strobridge artists in the 1890's. Learn More
