Freak shows and circus from the past

580 Pins
·
3mo
1890's Carnival Sideshow - Annie Jones - Bearded Woman - Postcard Poster
Sizes are approximate for general description. Reproduction image size varies based on original poster dimension ratios. Image is printed as large as those ratios permit centered within the designated sheet size. Because this is a reproduction of an original poster it will feature the same characteristics as the original which can include registration issues, discoloration, etc. Every effort has been made to mitigate these issues but some add to the character of the piece and so have been left i
1920s Lone Carl in John Robinson's Circus Barbeau Photo Oswego, NY
https://flic.kr/p/41gRqj | 1920s Lone Carl in John Robinson's Circus Barbeau Photo Oswego, NY
wallpapers.com
Giant & Midgets from the Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus Sideshow.
“Pinheads” were an especially big draw in the circus sideshows, and Schlitzie was one of them. Having a condition called microcephalus, his cranium was incredibly underdeveloped and sat like a baby’s head on the shoulders of a grown man. Schlitzie, as far as his brain was concerned anyway, was three. Nonetheless, he sang and danced, could count to 10, and starred in the movie Freaks at the physical age of 40.
Barnum & Bailey
1930s circus performer with hippo
+ 100 Extrañas fotos antiguas [Megapost].
+ 100 Extrañas fotos antiguas [Megapost].
Cabinet of Curiousities
The Carlson Sisters as side show act as fat lady twins. They put on a boxing match for paying customers.