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At the Runs
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The rail yards of Brooke Evans' quarter-inch circus display on the grounds of the Big E evoke the great days of circus trains. The blue big top and midway of the model circus can be seen in the distance. Photo by Mort Gamble.
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Posted by Mort Gamble @ 8/21/2015 11:50:43 AM
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Lovely Goddess of the Moon
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The original costume worn by Dorothy Lamour (Phyllis) in Cecil B. DeMille's "The Greatest Show on Earth" movie spectacular was on display with other costumes from the picture, courtesy of Dom Yodice, an authority on the film and the 1951 season of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey featured in the movie. Photo by Mort Gamble.
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Posted by Mort Gamble @ 8/20/2015 12:00:22 PM
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Novelties for Sale
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Visitors to the Worldwide Circus Summit in July enjoyed a number of fine circus models on display. Here is a novelty stand in miniature. Note the "bug man," or chameleon butcher, above. Photo by Mort Gamble.
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Posted by Mort Gamble @ 8/19/2015 12:00:28 PM
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"Pssst. Bring snacks next time...."
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A camel with the Zerbini Family Circus, playing Hagerstown, MD, suggests to Patty Cake (Pat Stevenson) that she should bring some treats next visit. Photo courtesy of Pat Stevenson.
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Posted by Pat Stevenson @ 8/17/2015 1:28:35 PM
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Tooting Out the Tunes
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The elaborate and beautiful band organ of the Eastern States Exposition (Big E) was a popular feature of the Worldwide Circus Summit in July. Photo by Mort Gamble.
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Posted by Mort Gamble @ 8/17/2015 7:44:16 AM
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