Set Reminder2021-06-26 12:00:002021-06-26 12:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Circus, Sideshow & Oddities https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/circus-sideshow-oddities-21965 Several fine collections make up this year’s auction, including one of our largest offerings to date of vintage circus and sideshow photographs, banners, and posters, as well as show memorabilia, books and autographs, and an array of bizarre and unusual objects.
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[TIGHT ROPE] Calvert, Mid-Air Performer, Cabinet Photo Lobby Display. Circa 1900s. Framed lobby display board of 14 images, including 13 mounted cabinet cards and an oval bust portrait at center. Surrounding images depict Calvert in various feats on the high wire including pushing a wheelbarrow with a dog inside; reading a newspaper; relaxing at a desk; on a bicycle or velocipede; and others. Each card 6 5/8 x 4 1/8?. Central portrait 7 ? x 6?. Tacked in the upper corners to a contemporary buff green backing board, framed, overall 32 ? x 26 ??. Backing board stained; images generally fine.