Downie Bros Circus 1938 EJ KELTY Company Performers Wilmington Original Photo

Downie Bros Circus 1938 EJ KELTY Company Performers Wilmington Original Photo
Downie Bros Circus 1938 EJ KELTY Company Performers Wilmington Original Photo

Downie Bros Circus 1938 EJ KELTY Company Performers Wilmington Original Photo
An original 10×5.5 vintage photo from a large archive of circus photos acquired from the estate of circus historian and collector Robert F. Houston acquired a massive archive of circus memorabilia over a period of more than 50 years. He was also involved in building and repairing circus related items and was a member of Circus Model Builders International. Photo Overview The photo captures a vibrant scene at the Downie Bros Circus in Wilmington, Delaware, on May 28, 1938. A group of circus performers and musicians is lined up in front of a large banner reading Downie Bros Double Annex Presenting an Array of Talented Artists. The performers are dressed in a range of costumes, with musical instruments visible. On either side of the group, signs advertise sideshow attractions, including “Aloa the Alligator Boy” and “Annette and Her Monster Reptiles, ” contributing to the carnival atmosphere. The Downie Bros Circus was known for its extravagant performances and traveling shows during the early 20th century. It featured a variety of acts and spectacles that captivated audiences across the country. The circus was a significant part of American culture, providing entertainment during a period when such experiences were highly valued. This photograph captures a moment in time, reflecting the entertainment and artistry of the era. Text Present WILMINGTON, DEL. 1938 MAX KASSOW, MANAGER DOWNIE BROS DOUBLE ANNEX PRESENTING AN ARRAY OF TALENTED ARTISTS SIDE SHOW TICKETS ALOA THE ALLIGATOR BOY ANETTE UND HER MONSTER REPTILES GOLIATH THE MONSTER Condition : Good to fair vintage condition. Please see photos for scans of the surface. Photo may have natural curling or other imperfections from age. The back of the photo may have remnants from being taped or glued into an album.
Downie Bros Circus 1938 EJ KELTY Company Performers Wilmington Original Photo

Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Identified 1930 Sells Flot Circus. / Zack Terrell / Manager & Fred Ledgett / Equestrian Director in the sky. Newark NJ / Aug 27 and signed Century in negative (Flashlight photographers stamp reverse). Large folio photograph measures 12 x 20. Has seen real use with edge tears, tack holes, tear along bottom edge (does not affect subject) repaired with old tape and loss to one corner. Please see photos and ask questions. Thanks much for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “rarebooksandpaper” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Size: 12 x 20
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Style: Documentary, Photojournalism
  • Theme: Americana, Amusement Parks
  • Type: Photograph
  • Antique: Yes
  • Number of Photographs: 1
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Subject: Circus
  • Signed: Yes
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Year of Production: 1930
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Cole Bros Clyde Beatty Elephant Animal Trainers Kelty Circus Photo

Vintage 1930s Cole Bros Clyde Beatty Elephant Animal Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Vintage 1930s Cole Bros Clyde Beatty Elephant Animal Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Vintage 1930s Cole Bros Clyde Beatty Elephant Animal Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Vintage 1930s Cole Bros Clyde Beatty Elephant Animal Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Vintage 1930s Cole Bros Clyde Beatty Elephant Animal Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Vintage 1930s Cole Bros Clyde Beatty Elephant Animal Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Vintage 1930s Cole Bros Clyde Beatty Elephant Animal Trainers Kelty Circus Photo

Vintage 1930s Cole Bros Clyde Beatty Elephant Animal Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Behind the scenes shot of the trained elephants, the very largest animal in chains. Identified Cumberland MD / July 27, 1935 and signed E. Kelty / Century in the negative (with his circus photographer’s stamp reverse). Large folio photograph measures 12 x 20 with wear from actual use. Bottom margin chip, thumb creases at vertical edges and tack holes. Almost no affect to the image. Please see photos and ask questions. Thanks much for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “rarebooksandpaper” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Size: 12 x 20
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Style: Documentary, Photojournalism
  • Theme: Americana, Amusement Parks, Animals
  • Type: Photograph
  • Antique: Yes
  • Number of Photographs: 1
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Subject: History, Circus, Elephant
  • Signed: Yes
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Year of Production: 1930
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Vintage 1930s Cole Bros Clyde Beatty Elephant Animal Trainers Kelty Circus Photo

Vintage 1930s RBBB Center Ring Circus Elaborate Parade NYC Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s RBBB Center Ring Circus Elaborate Parade NYC Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s RBBB Center Ring Circus Elaborate Parade NYC Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s RBBB Center Ring Circus Elaborate Parade NYC Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s RBBB Center Ring Circus Elaborate Parade NYC Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s RBBB Center Ring Circus Elaborate Parade NYC Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s RBBB Center Ring Circus Elaborate Parade NYC Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s RBBB Center Ring Circus Elaborate Parade NYC Kelty Photo
Under the big top! Identified Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey / Brooklyn NY / May 18, 1935 in the negative. Bold contrast and remarkable details. Large folio photograph measures 12 x 20. Nice used condition with tack holes, edge tears and thumb creases mostly at margins. Please see photos and ask questions. Thanks much for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “rarebooksandpaper” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Size: 12 x 20
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Style: Documentary, Photojournalism
  • Theme: Americana, Amusement Parks
  • Type: Photograph
  • Antique: Yes
  • Number of Photographs: 1
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Subject: Circus
  • Signed: Yes
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Year of Production: 1930
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Vintage 1930s RBBB Center Ring Circus Elaborate Parade NYC Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Elephant Figural Circus Wagon Parade Float Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Elephant Figural Circus Wagon Parade Float Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Elephant Figural Circus Wagon Parade Float Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Elephant Figural Circus Wagon Parade Float Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Elephant Figural Circus Wagon Parade Float Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Elephant Figural Circus Wagon Parade Float Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Elephant Figural Circus Wagon Parade Float Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Elephant Figural Circus Wagon Parade Float Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Elephant Figural Circus Wagon Parade Float Kelty Photo
Identified Providence RI / June 16, 1934 and signed E. Kelty / Century in the negative. Large folio measures 12 x 20 with original photographer’s stamp also on reverse. Shows edge tears, tack holes and occasional margin loss from actual use with a circus promoter. Please see photos and ask questions. Part of a dozen piece collection listing this week. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “rarebooksandpaper” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Size: 12 x 20
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Type: Photograph
  • Antique: Yes
  • Number of Photographs: 1
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Subject: Circus
  • Signed: Yes
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Year of Production: 1930
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Vintage 1930s Elephant Figural Circus Wagon Parade Float Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Hagenbeck Wallace Forepaugh Sells Circus Owners Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Hagenbeck Wallace Forepaugh Sells Circus Owners Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Hagenbeck Wallace Forepaugh Sells Circus Owners Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Hagenbeck Wallace Forepaugh Sells Circus Owners Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Hagenbeck Wallace Forepaugh Sells Circus Owners Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Hagenbeck Wallace Forepaugh Sells Circus Owners Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Hagenbeck Wallace Forepaugh Sells Circus Owners Kelty Photo
Scarce documentation, very likely the executives of both circuses commemorating their recent split from RBBB. Identified Washington DC / August 15, 1935 and signed E. Kelty / Century in the negative (with back stamp). Large folio photograph measures 12 x 20 with strong contrast and clear development. Thumb creases at edges and development flaws along bottom center near mens’ shoes. Please see photos and ask questions. Thanks much for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “rarebooksandpaper” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Size: 12 x 20
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Style: Documentary, Photojournalism
  • Theme: Americana, Amusement Parks
  • Type: Photograph
  • Antique: Yes
  • Number of Photographs: 1
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Subject: Circus
  • Signed: Yes
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Year of Production: 1930
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Vintage 1930s Hagenbeck Wallace Forepaugh Sells Circus Owners Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo
Identified 1930 Sells Flot Circus. / Zack Terrell / Manager & Fred Ledgett / Equestrian Director in the sky. Newark NJ / Aug 27 and signed Century in negative (Flashlight photographers stamp reverse). Large folio photograph measures 12 x 20. Has seen real use with edge tears, tack holes, tear along bottom edge (does not affect subject) repaired with old tape and loss to one corner. Please see photos and ask questions. Thanks much for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “rarebooksandpaper” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Size: 12 x 20
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Style: Documentary, Photojournalism
  • Theme: Americana, Amusement Parks
  • Type: Photograph
  • Antique: Yes
  • Number of Photographs: 1
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Subject: Circus
  • Signed: Yes
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Year of Production: 1930
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Vintage 1930s Sells Floto Depression Era Circus Troupe Signed Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s St. Louis Hagenbeck Wallace Railroad Circus Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s St. Louis Hagenbeck Wallace Railroad Circus Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s St. Louis Hagenbeck Wallace Railroad Circus Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s St. Louis Hagenbeck Wallace Railroad Circus Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s St. Louis Hagenbeck Wallace Railroad Circus Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s St. Louis Hagenbeck Wallace Railroad Circus Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s St. Louis Hagenbeck Wallace Railroad Circus Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s St. Louis Hagenbeck Wallace Railroad Circus Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s St. Louis Hagenbeck Wallace Railroad Circus Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s St. Louis Hagenbeck Wallace Railroad Circus Kelty Photo
Louis MO / May 8, 1934 in the negative. Large folio signed E. Kelty / Century NYC measures 12 x 20 with strong contrast. Waves, light creases, soiling and scuffing mostly to the white sky. Tack holes from promoter’s use at edges and corners. Please see photos and ask questions. Part of a dozen piece collection listing this week. Thanks much for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “rarebooksandpaper” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Size: 12 x 20
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Type: Photograph
  • Antique: Yes
  • Number of Photographs: 1
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Subject: Circus
  • Signed: Yes
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Year of Production: 1930
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Vintage 1930s St. Louis Hagenbeck Wallace Railroad Circus Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Figural Women & Dragons Folk Art Circus Wagon Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Figural Women & Dragons Folk Art Circus Wagon Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Figural Women & Dragons Folk Art Circus Wagon Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Figural Women & Dragons Folk Art Circus Wagon Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Figural Women & Dragons Folk Art Circus Wagon Kelty Photo
Vintage 1930s Figural Women & Dragons Folk Art Circus Wagon Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Figural Women & Dragons Folk Art Circus Wagon Kelty Photo
Outrageously beautiful carving, graces flanked by dragons and impossibly shaped mirrors! Identified Albany NY / July 23, 1934 and signed E. Kelty / Century in the negative. Large folio photograph measures 12 x 20 and has seen actual use in touring circus promotion. Vertical tears (old tape on reverse) do affect image. Tack holes and more edge tears, loss around margins. Please see photos and ask questions. Part of a dozen piece collection listing this week. Thanks much for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “rarebooksandpaper” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Size: 12 x 20
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Theme: Americana, Amusement Parks, Art
  • Type: Photograph
  • Antique: Yes
  • Number of Photographs: 1
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Subject: Circus, Women
  • Signed: Yes
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Year of Production: 1930
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Vintage 1930s Figural Women & Dragons Folk Art Circus Wagon Kelty Photo

Vintage 1930s Forepaugh Sells Hagenbeck Horse Trainers Kelty Circus Photo

Vintage 1930s Forepaugh Sells Hagenbeck Horse Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Vintage 1930s Forepaugh Sells Hagenbeck Horse Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Vintage 1930s Forepaugh Sells Hagenbeck Horse Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Vintage 1930s Forepaugh Sells Hagenbeck Horse Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Vintage 1930s Forepaugh Sells Hagenbeck Horse Trainers Kelty Circus Photo

Vintage 1930s Forepaugh Sells Hagenbeck Horse Trainers Kelty Circus Photo
Behind the scenes labor view with beautiful detail in the trainer’s faces and work clothes. Identified Hagenbeck Wallace / Forepaugh Sells in Wilmington DE / August 12, 1935. Kelty in negative and again with Century / Circus photographers stamp reverse. ___ Large folio photograph measures 12 x 20. Actual promoter use including tack holes, edge tears and chips. Little affects the image, though light sepia development. Please see photos and ask questions. Thanks much for looking. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “rarebooksandpaper” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Size: 12 x 20
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Style: Documentary, Photojournalism
  • Theme: Americana, Amusement Parks, Animals
  • Type: Photograph
  • Antique: Yes
  • Number of Photographs: 1
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Subject: Circus
  • Signed: Yes
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Year of Production: 1930
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Vintage 1930s Forepaugh Sells Hagenbeck Horse Trainers Kelty Circus Photo