Ringling Bros. Circus 1897 #1

Scan000010824, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Scanned from the '97 Ringling route book, this picture shows a completely engulfed side show ticket seller. I remember Arthur Hoffman (Cole Bros. side show manager) telling my dad that when he was selling side show tickets on this show, Otto Ringling made the rounds regularly and whether he picked up $1,000 or 50 cents, his single remark was always the same, "AND IS THIS ALL?".