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Ringling Brothers Parade Elephants

Description: Photograph of a Barnum and Bailey circus parade in Asheville, North Carolina. Crowds of onlookers line the streets as circus performers in wagons pulled by large teams of horses walk through town. Between the wagons, a row of elephants faces the crowd.
Date: unknown
Creator: Pelton, H. W.
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Ringling Brothers Parade In Asheville

Description: Photograph of the Ringling Brothers Parade consisting of circus performers riding on horses in groups of two in Asheville, North Carolina. The performers are dressed in costumes. The streets are crowded with onlookers as the parade passes through downtown.
Date: unknown
Creator: Pelton, H. W.
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Ringling Brothers Parade In Town

Description: Photograph of the Ringling Brothers Parade in Asheville, North Carolina. This section of the parade features a highly decorated wagon pulled by a large teams of horses. Onlookers crowd the streets and second floor balconies of the downtown buildings to view the parade.
Date: unknown
Creator: Pelton, H. W.
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Ringling Brothers Wagon

Description: Photograph of the Ringling Brothers Parade in Asheville, North Carolina. A wagon pulled by six horses is followed by various vehicles along a wide river. Onlookers watch as circus members perform for the crowd.
Date: unknown
Creator: Pelton, H. W.
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[Ringmaster of Carpe Cuban Circus]

Description: Photograph of Don Edwards Sanchez, the ringmaster of Carpe Cubana Circus. Don stands on the guard rail of a truck wearing a suit. Several members of the circus stand around the truck. Several members of a band sit in the bed of the truck, holding instruments and facing the photographer. A large tent is visible just behind the truck.
Date: unknown
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[La Runa, the Contortionist]

Description: Photograph of Fidel Aguirre, a Carpe Cubana contortionist. Fidel balances on a small stand. His right leg is wrapped behind his neck, and the other leg is drawn to his chest, He wears a dark-colored one-piece uniform, socks and gloves. To the right of the stool sits the head of his costume, shaped like a frog. Aguirre passed away at the age of 76.
Date: unknown
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[Sabino Gomez Circus Album]

Description: Excerpt from a photo album containing 24 photographs and 6 postage stamps, featuring images of Sabino Gomez and other circus members. The first page of the album contains one large photograph of a female circus performer, and another photograph of the same woman performing a stunt on two horses. The second page consists of three photographs of circus grounds, and another of a female circus performer wearing a beaded headband. The third and fourth pages consists of two family photographs, and tw… more
Date: unknown
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[Sabino Gomez in Circus Costume]

Description: Photograph of Sabino Gomez wearing his circus costume, consisting of a long sleeve shirt and decorative vest with floral embroidery. A sash is tied around his waist supporting matching pants with similar floral embroidery. A letter is written on the back in Spanish.
Date: unknown
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Sabino Gomez on Horse

Description: Photograph of Sabino Gomez riding a horse. Sabino wears a hat and vest with an embroidered cape and riding boots. He holds the harness with one hand and carries a flag with his other hand. The horse is wearing a bridle with metal studs and a decorative blanket.
Date: unknown
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Sabino on a Horse

Description: Photograph of Sabino Gomez of the Barnum and Bailey Circus, riding a horse and carrying a flag. He is dressed in full costume consisting of a hat with a decorated tassel, riding jacket with embroidered shoulders and fringe. The horse has a decorated bridle and blanket with matching fringe.
Date: unknown
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Sabino on a Horse

Description: Photograph of Sabino Gomez of the Barnum and Bailey Circus, riding a horse and carrying a flag. He is dressed in full costume consisting of a hat with a decorated tassel, riding jacket with embroidered shoulders and fringe. The horse has a decorated bridle and blanket with matching fringe.
Date: unknown
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Sabino with a Kangaroo

Description: Photograph of Sabino Gomez and a kangaroo resting its' front legs on Sabino's arms. Sabino is wearing a sleeveless shirt and pants with a white sash tied around his waist; the kangaroo also has a white sash. They are posing together in a boxing ring.
Date: unknown
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[Seated Woman Reading]

Description: Postcard of a girl seated in a windowsill. The girl is facing left, reading a book. She wears a long-sleeve dress with a wide collar and layered skirt. Her hair is worn up, and curled onto one shoulder. Her hair is decorated with flowers. A curtain is draped across the window.
Date: unknown
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