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The Famous Hobsons
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Larry Levy sent along this historic photo of The Famous Hobsons, an equestrian troupe billed as "The Only Act of Its Kind in America." They appeared from the 1890s to World War II with such shows as Walter L. Main,Sells Bros., Forepaugh-Sells, Ringling Bros., Sells-Floto, and Hagenbeck-Wallace. They may also have appeared with the Clyde Beatty Circus late in their career. Photo courtesy of Larry Levy.
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Posted by Larry Levy @ 8/25/2012 9:28:55 AM
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The Art of the Long Mount
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CFA member Edward Limbach photographed this original art work depicting an elephant long mount, a traditional big finish in certain pachyderm displays. The picture is by Kristen Burckhartt Haynie, sister of a financial consultant Ed knows who had taken her daughter to the Evansville Shrine Circus and then painted the picture. Photo by Edward Limbach.
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Posted by Edward Limbach @ 8/25/2012 9:08:41 AM
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Making It Work
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John Ringling North, II, greets arriving trucks of his Kelly Miller Circus at Washington, PA, earlier this season. The lot was not the most spacious, but it worked out. Photo by Mort Gamble.
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Posted by Mort Gamble @ 8/24/2012 2:39:54 PM
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Preparing for the Show
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Kelly Miller performer Rebecca Ostroff prepares for her act before a matinee in Washington, PA, earlier this season. Photo by Mort Gamble.
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Posted by Mort Gamble @ 8/22/2012 1:39:45 PM
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Pit Show
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The Kelly Miller Circus features a pit show with colorful banners this season. Photo by Mort Gamble.
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Posted by Mort Gamble @ 8/22/2012 1:34:02 PM
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