Circus Posters
Vintage Circus Posters
We have a beautiful collection of old and vintage circus posters dating from the late 1800s to the 1970s. These include posters from the Ringling Brothers circus, Barnum & Bailey circus, Adam Forepaugh circus, and Sells Brothers circuses, to name a few.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the circus was an annual event awaited with great anticipation. Weeks before the circus was due to arrive, colorful posters appeared on barns and fences, announcing the dates and new performers. When the circus arrived, excitement grew as wagons, elephants, and clowns paraded through town. Most circus posters feature dramatic new acts or exotic animals; many make outrageous (and sometimes utterly false) claims – the largest, the smallest, the most dangerous, the rarest, the one and only, etc.
These vintage circus posters make great decorator pieces and will brighten up any office, home decor, or kid's playroom. Available in a variety of sizes and every vintage circus poster comes with a money back guarantee so shop with confidence.
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Adam Forepaugh Snake Charmer Circus Poster
$19.95This circus poster is dedicated to the snake charming routine in the circus. Posters were rarely devoted to snakes. This poster dates to 1894. Learn More -
Barnum & Bailey Football Dogs Circus Poster
$19.95This old Barnum & Bailey greatest show on earth circus poster showcases The marvelous foot-ball dogs! Nice old poster showing a clown with performing dogs. Photo dates to between 1910 and 1919. Learn More




