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Photograph
Language:
English
Collection:
The Carpa Cubana Collection and the Sabino Gomez Photograph Collection
Collection:
Rescuing Texas History, 2011
[Amelia and Angela in Costume]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of Angela Cardenas and Amelia, dressed in performance costumes for the Carpe Cubana circus. Angela stands on the right wearing a yellow dress with a large yellow hat. Amelia holds hands with Angela, facing left and wearing a pink dress with purple trim.
Contributing Partner: Witte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth200999/
Balancing Act
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of aerialists performing a trick on stage for a large crowd of onlookers. One aerialist balances on a large ball on top of another man's shoulders. Two other performers stand behind the balancing act.
Contributing Partner: Witte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth201126/
Band Performance
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of a band performing for a large crowd. A conductor in a white suit directs the band, who is seated in bleachers. The band is wearing matching uniforms consisting of a cap and suit embroidered with gilt trim.
Contributing Partner: Witte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth201127/
Barnum and Bailey Circus Cars
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of a group of performers from the Barnum and Bailey Circus standing outside of a highly-decorated rail car. All members of the group are dressed in their performance costumes.
Contributing Partner: Witte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth201149/
Barnum and Bailey Clown
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of a clown wearing a large hat and over-sized clothing, including a large bow around his neck, a white overcoat, and large shoes. The clown points his right finger in the air, as if gesturing to something beyond the camera's scope.
Contributing Partner: Witte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth201155/
Barnum and Bailey Clowns
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of two clowns at a performance of the Barnum and Bailey Circus. The clown in the front of the photograph holds his hat in his hands and bows to the photographer. The clown behind him holds a chicken in his hands as the crowd of spectators looks on.
Contributing Partner: Witte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth201163/
[Carpe Cubaba's Show Truck in Flood Water]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of Carpe Cubana's show truck in La Feria, Texas. The camp had been flooded, and five members of the circus stand around the truck, trying to move it out of the knee-high water. The men wear loose-fitting sleeveless shirts and shorts. A horse is also attached to the truck in an attempt to free the truck from the flood waters. A hand-written inscription in white reads "CUBAN SHOW. TRUCK NO. 2, LA FERIA TEX. 5/29/29."
Contributing Partner: Witte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth200966/
[Carpe Cubana's Flooded Camp]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of Carpe Cubana's flooded camp in La Feria, Texas. Several members of the crew stand in front of a tent posing for the camera. The flood waters reach up to the crew member's knees. One man balances on a barrel floating in the water.
Contributing Partner: Witte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth200968/
[Carpe Cubana's Flooded Show Camp]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of Carpe Cubana's circus camp in La Feria, Texas. The camp had been flooded, and members of the circus stand together in knee-high water. Some members of the circus carry household goods such as pots, bags of food, and fold-up chairs. Several men sit in the water, and one man even balances a teacup on his head. Plain tents are visible behind the circus members. A hand-written inscription written in white reads "CUBAN SHOW CAMP," and "LA FERIA TEX. 5/29/29."
Contributing Partner: Witte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth200965/
Charlie Chaplin Clown
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of two clowns shaking hands in front of a circus tent. The clown on the right is imitating Charlie Chaplin. He chews on the end of a cigar and leans on a cane while wearing a bowler hat and suit. The clown on the left wears a similar suit and a crumpled cap.
Contributing Partner: Witte Museum
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth201184/