1914 antique BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS LETTERHEAD ad LETTER meriden ct PARKER. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS. To view or search ANTIQUE. This listing is for the handwritten letter to Charles W. Parker, of Meriden Connecticut, who did advertising for Barnum & Bailey. Original November 17, 1914 typed letter on Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth advertising department letterhead, sent from Indianapolis, Indiana to Mr. Parker of Meriden, Connecticut. The content humorously discusses financial prudence for an agent, with the sender noting he will discuss matters further in person. Signed in ink by J. Letter is on period circus stationery with ornate logo at top, measures approx. 8.5″ x 11″, single sheet, blank reverse. Shows light toning, folds from mailing, splits on edge folds, and minor edge wear. A genuine piece of early 20th-century circus history from the Barnum & Bailey era prior to the 1919 merger with Ringling Bros. Perfect for collectors of circus memorabilia, ephemera, and Barnum & Bailey advertising history. Barnum & Bailey, circus letterhead, vintage letter, antique stationery, Greatest Show on Earth, advertising department, Chicago Illinois, 1910s ephemera, circus history, collectible paper, handwritten letter, signed letter, Ringling Brothers, circus memorabilia, historical document, early 20th century, paper ephemera, old letter, vintage circus, Barnum Bailey advertising. Authentic period piece related to family, history or local heritage – well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition. CONDITION : Folds as shown that may split easily. Small splits at fold. See listing description and photos. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.