Friday, May 01, 2009

From Erin #4


circus pics 10, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

A performing elephant, possibly Tony (see sign in the back). He might also be one of Tony's barn mates, Pit or Clara.



TONY (female)
Imported 1900
1900-11 John Robinson's Circus
1912-16 Robinson Elephants (Selig Zoo)
1917-38 Robinson Military Elephants (Vaudeville)
1939 Terrance Park Quarters
1940-41 Glick Shows (carnival)
(Died 5-20-41 after rough handling of the train)

Buckles

Posted by Buckles at 5/01/2009 06:57:00 AM

1 comments:

Jimmy Cole said...

It is really incredible that a 16 year old girl from a youth circus would show an interest in circus history! I have made note to her however that Tony was a "she elephant".

01 May, 2009 07:30

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