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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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  1. 1906 Barnum & Bailey Horse Show Circus Poster

    1906 Barnum & Bailey Horse Show Circus Poster

    $19.95

    Seven scenes of beautiful horses and handsomely attired performers, neatly put together on one 1906 poster by the Strobridge artists, tell the whole story at a glance. Part of the Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth. Learn More
  2. 1909 Barnum & Bailey Balloon Horse Circus Poster

    1909 Barnum & Bailey Balloon Horse Circus Poster

    $19.95

    This 1909 Barnum & Bailey circus poster advertises 'the latest and greatest thriller, the balloon horse jupiter'. Learn More
  3. 1909 Barnum & Bailey Desperados Circus Poster

    1909 Barnum & Bailey Desperados Circus Poster

    $19.95

    In 1909 Desperado made his terrific descent twice a day, and sometimes three times. The Strobridge artists captured all of the thrill of this unbelievable act on this beautiful Barnum & Bailey circus poster art. Learn More
  4. 1909 Barnum & Bailey Equestrians Circus Poster

    1909 Barnum & Bailey Equestrians Circus Poster

    $19.95

    The wreath effectively sets off the formal group portrait of the equestrian family, and the shield below adds impact to their names. The scenes of the family in action are so vivid that only 12 words are needed to describe the act. This is a Barnum & Bailey circus poster from 1909. Learn More
  5. Old Barnum & Bailey Circus Elephants Poster

    Old Barnum & Bailey Circus Elephants Poster

    $19.95

    This old Barnum & Bailey Circus poster shows six smaller panels with elephant routines and a large illustration in the middle of them of elephants. Learn More

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