Ringling Bros RBBB Jumbo the Elephant Icon London Zoo Circus 1882 c1940s Photo

Ringling Bros RBBB Jumbo the Elephant Icon London Zoo Circus 1882 c1940s Photo
Ringling Bros RBBB Jumbo the Elephant Icon London Zoo Circus 1882 c1940s Photo

Ringling Bros RBBB Jumbo the Elephant Icon London Zoo Circus 1882 c1940s Photo
A 7×5 antique photo c1930 from a large archive of Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus photos acquired from the estate of a collector. This is a unique antique/vintage silver gelatin photograph — it is not a modern print. Photo Overview Victorian-era snapshot of Jumbo, the world-famous African elephant, towering over schoolboys who hand him a basket of treats on a walkway inside the London Zoological Gardens, 1882. Barnum for the Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus. After his accidental death in 1885, his legacy lived on through statues, museum mounts, and countless marketing tie-ins-making original images from his London Zoo days scarce and highly collectible. Capture this storied piece of circus and linguistic history today and own the photograph that defined “huge”! Text Present Back (hand-written, red ink): Jumbo, The famous old elephant the largest ever seen by white man. Taken while with London zoo 1882 Back (typed, black ink): Jumbo, The famous old elephant the largest evr seen by white man. Taken while with London Zoo 1882 Back (hand-written pencil): Bo X67 Condition: Good to very good vintage condition. Please see photos for scans of the surface. Photo may have natural curling or other imperfections from age.
Ringling Bros RBBB Jumbo the Elephant Icon London Zoo Circus 1882 c1940s Photo

Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s

Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s

Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s
ORIGINAL HAND PAINTED WOODEN GAMBLING WHEEL WITH A 20 DIAMETER. HAS NICE PATINA FORM AGE. SHOWS SCRATCHES, SCUFFS, MARKS, WOOD CHIPS, SOME PAINT LOSS AND PAINT FLAKING FROM AGE, SOME BENT NAILS, SOME MISSING NAILS, STAINS, ETC. PLEASE ASK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THANK YOU!
Vintage Antique Gambling Wheel Wood Carnival Game Sign oddity roulette old 1930s

John Foster’s Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s

John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s

John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s
John Foster’s Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s. Approximate dimensions as photographed. Antique: This is an antique item that shows wear commensurate with age as photographed. See photos for detailed condition. Item comes from a smoke free, pet free environment.
John Foster's Great Barnum & London Circus Clown Songster Booklet Antique 1880s

Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935

Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935

Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935
Jointed wooden Lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the “Humpty Dumpty Circus” collection. Made from carved wood with original hand painted finish, articulated joints and head. The lion is 6″ tall and 7 ½” wide. The lion is in good condition with normal wear consistent with age and use, but it is missing its tail.
Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935