Monday, June 30, 2008

Nelliephant 1925 (From Robin Estes)


Nelliephant 1925, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Nelliephant: 1925

April 22, 1925. Washington, D.C. "Nellie, pet of Johnny J. Jones Circus." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.

J.J. Jones Exposition

Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 10:13pm.

I recall Johnny J. Jones Exposition Shows. It was a railroad carnival show, not a circus, and had many Canadian playdates with Winnipeg as one of their favorite spots. J.J. Jones Shows were still going strong well into the 1950's ... thanks from an ex-carny.

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