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Elephant trainer
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“Beauty & Bruin,” Ringling Bros., 1950s
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Trainer Hans Naumann and Rahja, 1960s
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Sideshow spectators
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Sideshow attractions, Ringling Bros., 1955
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Cole Bros. Circus steam calliope
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“Santos,” tightrope walker, Ringling Bros.
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Ringling Bros. Circus sideshow band, 1890s
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Stilt-walker crosses circus grounds
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Animal trainer
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Clown troupe
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Dailey Bros. circus wagon, 1950s
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Hippo circus wagon, 1920s
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P. T. Barnum parade, 8th & Main, 1886
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Charles Baumann, legendary tiger trainer, 1960s
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Acrobats, 1890s
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Clown band
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Circus clowns
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Circus clowns outside wardrobe trailer
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Showgirl and clown, Ringling Bros.