Thursday, July 05, 2007

Otto Floto Dog & Pony Show 1902 #10


Scan10019, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

"Show on lot for first time- opposite State Capitol. Marquee, menagerie and big top"
Hard to believe they got all this paraphernalia on two flat cars.

The show leased elephants part of their first season, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lockhart.
1. Haddie- The rocking horse elephant.
2. Wilhelmina- The barrel rolling elephant (4' tall)
3. Trilby- The beer bottle walking elephant.
4. Tom Tom- Champion bicycle riding baby elephant.

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