Friday, May 10, 2013

Elephant Pix #1 (From Buckles)



Animal Show front with Col. Francis Ferrari Shows.
William Purchase and "Judy".

"I wouldn't mind hearing a ditty or two from that band organ."
Buckles

Posted by Buckles at 5/10/2013 06:21:00 AM

2 comments:

Jim Stockley said...

PURCHASE, William. Animal trainer. Fourth son of Andrew Purchase (1835-1909), of waxworks and menagerie fame, born in England c1883. Brother of Andrew, James, John and Jeannie (Jean, married name Abrahams). With Purchase's Circus and Menagerie, touring, in 1912, with Alice. Went to America in 1913, to join the Barnum and Bailey show, 'Captain Purchase fears nothing in the wild animal line'. Played parts in silent animal films. In 1945, Billy Purchase was in Florida controlling rides and amusements at Daytona Beach. Died at his home, in New York, in 1951, aged 68 years. Left a widow and three daughters. (from John Turner)

10 May, 2013 14:01
Roger Smith said...

I could stand there all day listening to the band organ.

11 May, 2013 02:19

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