Gilbert Bros. Circus 1943 #10

Scan10886, originally uploaded by bucklesw1. Art Eldridge Listed in the program as "Chief of Menagerie" his principal function was to work the three Dolly Jacobs elephants. Also booked with the show were the "Wier Elephants" which would probably account for Display #13 The Lone elephant and Display #15 The Famous Barber Shop. The five Wier elephants were sold to the Dailey Show in the Fall. Mr. Eldridge had a long and interesting career covering over a half century and concluding with the Ringling Show in the 1950's. Art Eldridge 1906 John Robinson Circus (Asst. Supt. Baggage Stock) 1907 John Robinson Circus (Elephant Supt.) 1909 Yankee Robinson Circus 1913 Young Buffalo Wild West 1915 Wm. P. Hall Animal Farm 1916 Coop & Lent Circus (Built wagons) 1917 R.T. Richards Circus (Equestrian Director) 1926 101 Ranch Wild West 1945 Dailey Bros. Circus (Lot Supt.)